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You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!
Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it!
The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she's struggled hard to learn.
You Can Do It, Noisy Nora! provides the perfect way to show young children the value of persevering when trying to master a new skill. Rosemary Wells's strong-willed heroine is as feisty and unstoppable as ever in this humorous, heartwarming story.
The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she's struggled hard to learn.
You Can Do It, Noisy Nora! provides the perfect way to show young children the value of persevering when trying to master a new skill. Rosemary Wells's strong-willed heroine is as feisty and unstoppable as ever in this humorous, heartwarming story.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 28, 2020
About the author
Rosemary Wells
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Rosemary Wells is the author of a number of popular children's books, most notably the Max and Ruby series which follows the everyday adventures of sibling bunnies - curious three year old Max and bossy seven year old Ruby. She gets the inspiration for Max and Ruby from her two daughters and the experiences they have with friends and school. Her West Highland Terriers Lucy and Snowy have also worked their way into her books, as McDuff and insight for other characters. She has also written Noisy Nora, Yoko, Voyage to the Bunny Planet series, a Christmas Book called Morris's Disappearing Bag and a collected book of illustrations of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. In April 2007, her children's book The Gulps featuring illustrations by Marc Brown was released. Also that year she published Red Moon at Sharpsburg, a historical novel featuring a young girl in the American Civil War. 2008 brings Otto Runs For President, followed by Yoko Writes Her Name, scheduled to be published in July.
Wells grew up in Red Bank, New Jersey.[1] She is the daughter of Helen Bamberger.
Rosemary Wells is the author of a number of popular children's books, most notably the Max and Ruby series which follows the everyday adventures of sibling bunnies - curious three year old Max and bossy seven year old Ruby. She gets the inspiration for Max and Ruby from her two daughters and the experiences they have with friends and school. Her West Highland Terriers Lucy and Snowy have also worked their way into her books, as McDuff and insight for other characters. She has also written Noisy Nora, Yoko, Voyage to the Bunny Planet series, a Christmas Book called Morris's Disappearing Bag and a collected book of illustrations of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. In April 2007, her children's book The Gulps featuring illustrations by Marc Brown was released. Also that year she published Red Moon at Sharpsburg, a historical novel featuring a young girl in the American Civil War. 2008 brings Otto Runs For President, followed by Yoko Writes Her Name, scheduled to be published in July.
Wells grew up in Red Bank, New Jersey.[1] She is the daughter of Helen Bamberger.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
August 2, 2019
Rosemary Wells is a childhood staple for me, and to this day she is still an all time favorite. Nora is back, and this time, she's showcasing her violin skills-- or lack thereof, in the beginning. Nora shows us the power of patience and determination when you're dedicated to learning something new! Paired with Wells's lovely detailed art and love put into her work, this book is bound to become another classic.
May 29, 2021
After hearing Clair de Lune being played on the violin, Noisy Nora was determined to learn how to play the instrument. Members of her family tried everything to dissuade her from learning how to play the violin, but Noisy Nora was not to be stopped. Noisy Nora had set a deadline date to learn a special song, and was not be stopped.
June 17, 2020
This is a wonderful book about learning to play a musical instrument! It combines lessons about: being true to your needs, mastery takes time, practice makes perfect, and be patient with yourself & others until the skill can be used to help others!
April 8, 2020
Nora teaches her family as she learns to play the violin.
July 15, 2020
A preschool and up book about a young girl learning to play the violin and herr families support or non support of that. Preschool and up
July 17, 2020
Nice story about working hard and achieving your goals. Nice illustration style
August 7, 2020
"Practice hours felt like years. Everybody held their ears."
For the child learning a new instrument this one is cute and simple.
For the child learning a new instrument this one is cute and simple.
May 4, 2021
I miss Noisy Nora and think Arden may like thi one.
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October 2, 2021Nora really does show perseverance when it comes to practicing her new instrument. Good for her for going against her parents and playing the instrument anyway.
May 25, 2021
I loved the original Noisy Nora book, so am so happy to finally have this sequel!
Nora is a force of nature, with a loving and supportive family - her parents are lovingly patient with her violin practice, her siblings - not so much.
I know the perfect child for this! Although, she wants to play the bagpipes!
Nora is a force of nature, with a loving and supportive family - her parents are lovingly patient with her violin practice, her siblings - not so much.
I know the perfect child for this! Although, she wants to play the bagpipes!
September 5, 2022
Inspired by her musical neighbor, Nora takes up the violin much to the disdain of her sister and brother. But plays a musical tune for her mother on her birthday, that has them all singing a different tune.
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September 26, 2019
I'm glad to see Nora is back but it doesn't have the middle sibling charm the first one did.
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