Maura Pierlot, Sophie Norsa
The Trouble in Tune Town
Little Steps Publishing, 2017
When Mum and Dad are busy working, Ava gets bored. Luckily for her, Ghostie comes to the rescue.Meg is Tune Town’s best music performer, but she’s having trouble rehearsing.
So much trouble, in fact, that the notes have run right off the sheet!
Can Meg find the notes in time for her big concert?
Or are they closer to home than she thought?
A colourful book for music-loving-and-learning kids of all ages.
2018 Best Children's Illustrated eBook - Independent Publisher Book Awards (joint winner)
About the Author
Maura Pierlot loves words and has been writing ever since she can remember. Her children started music lessons at an early age, but never really enjoyed practising their instruments, often becoming frustrated when they couldn’t play the right notes. Maura thought learning a song should focus less on playing the notes correctly and more on experiencing and enjoying the music. This was the inspiration for The Trouble in Tune Town, Maura’s first picture book, and its heartfelt message: If you’re having fun, then you're playing all right. Maura also writes for the stage and for young adults. Over the years, she has crafted news and information as a medical journalist, magazine editor, small business owner, marketing consultant and ethicist. She has a PhD in philosophy and enjoys talking about big ideas. Maura lives in Canberra with her husband and their three children, now teenagers. She loves the touch and feel of books, old typewriters, thunderstorms and cheesecake. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and travelling to new places. She tries to learn something new every day, but to make it fun.
About the Illustrator
Sophie Norsa’s artistic talents were soon discovered by New Frontier Publishing, as a work experience student there. She has written and illustrated her own book, Lisa Absolutely Loves Art, and her illustrated work for Yellow Dress Day put her on the shortlist for the 2013 CBCA Crichton Award. Her other illustrated works include Matilda Saves Santa Claus, Emilia Mouse, Elephant Kitten and Where Do Teachers Go at Night? and Charlie's Adventures series. Sophie enjoys playing across styles and mediums of illustration.
