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Read Out Loud: "The Little Piano" With Trinity Bursey

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Book cover shows an illustration of a small pink piano in the center of a big wooden stage, looking eager with an excited smiling face. Text reads, "The Little Piano. Written by Trinity Bursey, illustrated by John D Shull."

Author Trinity Bursey stops by to read "The Little Piano." This book is about a piano who is eager to be played by the Master Musician. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

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Runtime: 6 minutes 39 seconds

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