When Theo sees a cello in the store window, he knows this MUST be his Momma Violin—only she’s so EXPENSIVE!

Theo’s entrepreneurial spirit kicks in as he works hard to earn money, but things don’t always go his way.

From Author Kelley M Likes and Illustrator Mary Barrows comes a story of determination with an entrepreneurial spirit and love for music.

Includes:

An original cello and violin composition entitled “Ode to Momma Violin.”

Seasonal Profit and Earnings Calculations

Flip book corner of Theo playing his baby cello

Great for classroom usage―follows Mathematics Common Core Curriculum Standards.

• Kids ages: 6, 7, and 8

• Grades: 1st and 2nd

• Early/Transitional Reader

• Lexile Level 500L