Details for 'Hannah and the violin' by Satoshi Kitamura
Hannah and the violin
Recommended age: 3+
A delightfully simple but vibrant tale of music, nature and the power of the imagination.
Recommended in February 2026

My review:
When Hannah sees a leaf on the grass, she thinks it looks like a violin so picks it up, with a twig and starts to play.
Soon birds and insects, even the clouds above are all singing and dancing to her music.
When Hannah is called inside for dinner, she treats her Mum and Grandpa to their own recital.
This is a beautiful book which is simple in its concept, but powerful in its message which seeks to celebrate the joy in play and creativity.
The illustrations are quirky and are very distinctive in being from this award-winning author and illustrator. They remind me of the children's animated stories on television when I was a child. Lovely!
Date of my review February 2026
Book publication date: 5th February 2026