A truly one-of-a-kind BAM (Business, Arts, and Mathematics) book! 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. Theo tries dog walking, snow shoveling - when it snows, busking, and a gourmet hot chocolate stand, just to name a few. 'Look, Mom! Isn’t she beautiful? Can I get her?' 'Yes, Theo, she is beautiful and no, she’s too expensive.''What if I earned money to buy her?' Theo asked.'If you earn the money, you can get her,' Mom replied.Targeted for children ages 8-10, teacher/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a book about a child determined to cross off everything on his checklist and earn his Momma Violin. Great for classroom usage―follows Mathematics Common Core Curriculum Standards. Includes:An original cello and violin composition entitled 'Ode to Momma Violin.'Seasonal Profit and Earnings CalculationsFlip book corner of Theo playing his baby celloPERFECT FOR:Kids ages: 8, 9, and 10Grades: 3rd and 4thFluent ReaderGuided Reading Level P/QLexile Score 800LWatch the story before you buy it at www.likespublishing.com/storytime-videos