Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume presents stories about different aspects of music. The text explains how to listen to music, the main families of musical instruments, the importance of musical instruments in other cultures, and how a violin is constructed. Each segment works to create an interest in the multiple aspects of music. The book concludes with a discussion about jazz and a look at musical oddities. (NL)