The Fabulous Song - Paperback

by Don Gillmor (Author), Marie-Louise Gay (Illustrator)

When Sarah Pipkin's brother was born, everyone decided he would be musical. They even named him Frederic, as in Frederic Chopin. As Frederic grew, he tried, without success, to play every instrument.

Then, on his seventh birthday, with the Pipkins gathered around, the fabulous song finally happened.

Author Biography

Don Gillmor is an award-winning journalist and travel writer. As a children's author, he has also been highly successful. The Fabulous Song, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay, won the Mr. Christie Book Award, and like The Christmas Orange, was nominated for the Governor Generals Award for text.
Marie-Louise Gay is the author and illustrator of numerous children's books. Her long list of honors includes the Governor Generals Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Medal, and the Mr. Christie Book Award. Midnight Mimi, Moonbeam on a Cat's Ear, Fat Charlie's Circus, and Willy Nilly are among her famous books.