30 pp., soft-cover, spiral bound The Next Step Pre-Reading Series­™ gives students the opportunity to play pieces in off-staff notation and then see the same piece written on the grand staff. The challenge of note-reading is made simpler when students play something they already know. It's a Musical Day is a book of original compositions which children can relate to -- things like taking the bus to school, wanting a pet, having a bad day, being with friends, having to wait, enjoying the first snowfall of the season, and trying hard to stay awake. Perfect recital pieces!