A young girl longs to play the violin in this lyrical story that shows it's never too late to pursue your dream. More than anything, Elva wants a violin?but her parents say no. So she pretends. When she should be brushing her teeth, Elva rehearses for recitals. When she should be learning subtraction or going to sleep, she imagines playing all the music in the world. The years pass, but Elva never forgets her childhood wish, and so one day she takes a deep breath and follows her heart . . . AGES: 4-7 AUTHOR: Mary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including New York Times best-seller 'Stars', illustrated by Marla Frazee; 'Pumpkins', illustrated by Barry Root; and 'Red Rubber Boot Day' and 'Mud', both illustrated by Lauren Stringer. Tricia Tusa has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books, including 'In a Blue Room' by Jim Averbeck; 'Mrs. Spitzer's Garden' by Edith Pattou; 'The Magic Hat' by Mem Fox; 'The End of the Beginning' by Avi; and her own 'Follow Me'. Colour illustrations