Sharing the story of the brilliant cellist and steadfast advocate for peace, Pablo Casals, in a picture book beautifully illustrated by Catalan artist Mariona Cabassa.

  • “A lyrical tribute to a Catalan child who grew up to become one of the 20th century’s most renowned cellists.” ~KIRKUS REVIEWS
  • “Mihaly’s lyrical text sings and dances with alliterative phrases like ‘tender and trembling’ and ‘beautiful and beguiling.’ The back matter includes a wealth of information, including author and illustrator notes, a time line, additional details, listening suggestions, and other sources. A moving choice for picture book–biography collections.” ~BOOKLIST
  • “Music and Silence introduces children to a man who was not just a master of the cello, but a remarkable model of sacrifice and artistic protest.” Zinn Education Project (recommended)

(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)

Christy Mihaly

I love the magic and power of words, and I’m convinced that writing for kids is the best job ever. I’m always learning something new . . . about topics from the machines that make hay to eating invasive insects, from solar power to jumbo squids to unsung heroes to the magic of the water cycle.