{"product_id":"sallys-musical-tale-hardcover","title":"Sally's Musical Tale - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRosie J. Pova\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eClaire Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally Snake has always loved music, especially the\u003cbr\u003epiano. There's just one problem: snakes don't have fingers. While others doubt\u003cbr\u003eshe can ever play, Sally refuses to let her unusual body define what she's\u003cbr\u003ecapable of achieving.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a local music talent show offers Sally the chance to\u003cbr\u003eperform, she knows she must find a creative way to turn her dream into reality.\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, Sally faces setbacks, discouragement, and the challenge of doing\u003cbr\u003esomething no one expects a snake to do. With perseverance, imagination, and a\u003cbr\u003edeep belief in herself, she discovers that there is more than one way to make\u003cbr\u003emusic and more than one way to succeed.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSally's Musical Tale\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm and\u003cbr\u003eencouraging picture book about determination, problem-solving, and embracing\u003cbr\u003ecreativity when the path forward isn't obvious. Through Sally's journey, young\u003cbr\u003ereaders are reminded that challenges can inspire new approaches and that\u003cbr\u003econfidence grows through trying, adapting, and trying again.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIdeal for read-alouds and classroom discussions, this story\u003cbr\u003esupports social-emotional learning themes such as resilience, self-confidence, \u003cbr\u003eand growth mindset. It also pairs naturally with music units, creative arts\u003cbr\u003eexploration, and conversations about inclusion, making it a versatile and\u003cbr\u003elasting addition to home, library, and school collections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosie J. Pova\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi-published, award-winning children's book author, poet, writing coach, and speaker whose work celebrates imagination, resilience, and the power of creativity. Her picture book \u003ci\u003eSunday Rain\u003c\/i\u003e was featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and recommended by \u003ci\u003eParents\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and her title \u003ci\u003eThe School of Failure: A Story About Success\u003c\/i\u003e earned a Readers' Favorite Awards silver medal and has been published in both the U.S. and China. Rosie's latest picture book, \u003ci\u003eSally's Musical Tale\u003c\/i\u003e, was released in the spring of 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to her creative writing, Rosie is passionate about nurturing other storytellers. She serves as a writing instructor and mentor through workshops, coaching programs, and public speaking, helping aspiring authors develop their craft and pursue publishing goals with confidence. Rosie also regularly visits schools and libraries, where she inspires young readers and writers with interactive presentations that blend creative exploration with encouragement.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally from Bulgaria, Rosie now lives in Texas with her family. Learn more about her work at www.rosiejpova.com.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is a Chinese illustrator known for her vibrant color palette, charming depictions of small animals, and a joyful, tactile artistic style that resonates with young readers and families. She earned her Master of Arts in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, where she deepened her storytelling practice and experimented with techniques that emphasize texture and playfulness. \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClaire's work often incorporates Risograph and screen-printing influences, bringing a unique sense of visual energy and layered color to her illustrations. Her art is grounded in themes of love, kindness, and self-acceptance, crafted to evoke warmth, curiosity, and imagination in children and adults alike. \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to her illustration work, Claire enjoys a variety of creative pursuits, including crochet, embroidery, clay, and ceramics, all of which enrich her visual sensibility and artistic curiosity. She actively shares her work and engages with the illustration community online and through craft markets and exhibitions.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.3 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595071553810,"sku":"9781953458803","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/wf6lGruaeS9781953458803.webp?v=1790981565","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/sallys-musical-tale-hardcover","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}