Quest for the Momma Violin

A truly one-of-a-kind BAM (Business, Arts, and Mathematics) book! When Dennis sees a cello in the store window, he knows this MUST be his Momma Violin-only she's so EXPENSIVE! Dennis's entrepreneurial spirit kicks in as he works hard to earn money, but things don't always go his way. Dennis tries dog walking, snow shoveling - when it snows, busking, and a gourmet hot chocolate stand, just to name a few. "Look, Mom! Isn't she beautiful? Can I get her?" "Yes, Dennis, she is beautiful and no, she's too expensive.""What if I earned money to buy her?" Dennis asked."If you earn the money, you can get her," Mom replied.Targeted for children ages 6-10, teacher/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a book about a child determined to cross off everything on his checklist and earn his Momma Violin. Great for classroom usagefollows Mathematics Common Core Curriculum Standards. Includes:An original cello and violin composition entitled "Ode to Momma Violin."Seasonal Profit and Earnings CalculationsFlip book corner of Dennis playing his baby celloKids ages: 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10Grades: 2nd, 3rd, and 4thFind more stories on the LikesPublishing website.