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Elvis and the Feathers School of Music
A music school for “birds only” is having a concert where its performers will be able to develop their potential further. Elvis the frog dreams of singing at this important event. But can he ever be accepted? Written by Emily Lim and illustrated by Laura Liberatore. This is part of the 4-book series commissioned by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, in conjunction with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
“Children have a right to survival and development in all aspects of their lives, including the physical, emotional, psycho-social, cognitive, social and cultural.” – Article 6 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
ISBN: 978-981-07-5381-8 (paperback) | 2013
ISBN: 978-981-07-5382-5 (e-book)
SUBJECTS: Children/General | 24 Pages
Published by: Ministry of Social and Family Development
Produced by: Write Editions
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