Hold On to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane

n pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city—particularly the Jewish people that lived there—Lisa’s parents were forced to make a difficult decision.

They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport—a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her.

Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.

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This picture book biography is a “Rabbit Trail” book from Beautiful Feet Book’s Music Appreciation Family Package.

All other “Rabbit Trail” titles for the Music Appreciation bundle can be viewed here. More titles will be forthcoming.