Yuko Takao

A little mouse is a pianist. She brings happiness which is depicted in the black and white outlines of the picture with colorful tinny dots that are in everything after she plays. Even when she is done playing her music goes on and spreads through the city bringing inspiration and happiness to all. It has few words in it like the "I See Song" book, but the lines they do have in this book really help to create meaning for me. I think the theme of the book is inspiration. People often talk about getting inspiration from beautiful scenery, amazing people, artwork, or music. I think this shows how what we choose to do spreads and has an affect on others.… (mais)

The pictures went from black and white to colored dots as the story progressed. The pictures alone could tell the story and the audience saw how music could make things come alive. Music can be seen through our imagination and is represented by colored swirls and waves. It has an implicit theme, not directly stated. Everyone can feel something when listening to music. The author shows colors and pictures that go along with how they experience music. Music has the power to transport listeners. It invokes emotion and triggers the imagination.… (mais)