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Thomas Langmaack

The case of the hidden

2 Part Series

Welcome to the Musical Adventures of Cara and Donny!

Join Cara the Cat and Donny the Dog, along with their amazing friends, on an exciting journey where music and adventure come alive. From learning notes and rhythms to searching for hidden treasures, these stories inspire young readers with fun, friendship, and creativity. Great for kids who love music and making discoveries!

Book Description

The Case of the Hidden Treasure

This is a children’s book to accompany a piano method book. At first, the reader will find it hard to believe that one book that talks about a story of a cat, is going to be a music guide at the same time. That is when they open a book and enter a world where the story of a beautiful friendship and kindness overflows like a river.

There is a dramatic storyline throughout the whole book as opposed to single separate scenes with a picture. In this children’s book, The Case of the Hidden Treasure, students relate each note to a character and can’t wait to learn about the next character. There are accompanying worksheets available, as well as this novel. The novel is for parental involvement and extension of the learning and attachment to the characters and learning process.

The Case Of The Hidden Treasure 

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01

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Cara was only in the neighborhood for a month and she had not met any friends yet! One day she decided to go out for a walk and see what was up in the neighborhood.

02

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She was just about to fall asleep when she heard this awful noise. It was a dog barking and making a racket. She looked out of the train car and saw this dog running around in circles and barking like, well, barking like a DOG!

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Donny and Cara walked for a while and finally arrived at a park. They walked in the park and Donny knew of a lake where there were vines hanging over it

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Turns out, the scarecrow, named Scotty, came to life when he was hit by lightning. He fills them in with the importance of honesty and not stealing the things they don’t own.

05

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Freddy the Frog joins the friends group and helps them with the treasure hunt while finding the wild food. Being funny and resourceful, Freddy adds quite a lot to the team.

06

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Teamwork lessons come from disagreements about interpreting the map. A tough road that exercises their brains with problem-solving.

Video Trailer

The Case of the Hidden Treasure

This book offers the reader a wonderful chance to meet  new characters they will relate to and learn lessons about life and music. The author offers a unique and original way to learn music using a theatrical approach. All readers can enjoy the antics of the characters as well, even without an interest in music. When your child opens this book, they enter a world where the story of beautiful friendships and kindness overflows like a river. Enjoy!

Book Description

The Case Of The Hidden Treasure finding the treasure

Cara the Cat, Donny the Dog, and their expanding group of friends take readers on an exciting musical adventure. It begins when Cara and Donny find a mysterious treasure map. The friends encounter thrilling challenges throughout their journey, explore new lands, and strengthen their bonds through shared experiences.

This story is full of adventure and life lessons while seamlessly teaching children the basics of musical concepts and fostering values such as teamwork, friendship, honesty, and perseverance.

This delightful blend of music education and storytelling makes The Case of the Hidden Treasure an engaging and enriching read for young learners.

The Case Of The Hidden Treasure finding the treasure

Chapters

01

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The group, Cary, Donny, and Erma, gets introduced to Gary the Goat, a prankster who joins the adventure when he scares Cara and Donny with a joke about a beer. It’s also made more exciting by his mischievous but friendly nature.

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When hunger strikes, the group of friends uses the map to begin the food search. The group meets with unexpected challenges while exploring fields, learning about farming, and enjoying along the way.

03

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Donny and Cara walked for a while and finally arrived at a park. They walked in the park and Donny knew of a lake where there were vines hanging over it

04

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Turns out, the scarecrow, named Scotty, came to life when he was hit by lightning. He fills them in with the importance of honesty and not stealing the things they don’t own.

05

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Freddy the Frog joins the friends group and helps them with the treasure hunt while finding the wild food. Being funny and resourceful, Freddy adds quite a lot to the team.

06

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Teamwork lessons come from disagreements about interpreting the map. A tough road that exercises their brains with problem-solving.

Video Trailer

Adventure Awaits: Cara and Donny's Treasure Hunt

Join Cara the Cat, Donny the Dog, and their friends as they discover the secrets of a magical treasure map. The story is packed with fun, friendship, and surprises but also full of challenges to overcome and hard lessons to learn. Dive into their worlds and learn about the magic of teamwork and music along the way!

Book Description

CARA AND DONNY'S MUSICAL ADVENTURE

Discover How Fun It Can Be to Learn Music Through the Adventure!

Dive into the exciting and musical world of Cara and Donny, an enchanting tale that will take children aged 4 to 8 through the magical mystery of music! This interactive book perfectly blends storytelling with music education, making young learners not only learn the basics of music but they can enjoy the experience as well.

Embark on the Musical Adventures! Show your kids the fun of learning music.
See them laugh, learn, and grow as they play with Cara, Donny, and friends.

CARE AND DONNY MUSICAL ADVENTURE

Meet the Fun-loving Character!

Cara the Cat

Cara is a curious and adventurous cat. Starting her journey as shy and lonely, Cara soon finds joy in exploring her surroundings. She loves to initiate adventures and convinces others to join her.

Donny the Dog

Meet the playful and energetic dog, Donny. He just loves to jump, roll around, and have fun. Donny’s enthusiasm brings energy to the group, making him a perfect companion for Cara.

Erma the Ermine

Erma is thoughtful but reserved ermine. Feeling lonely and unwanted at the beginning, Erma grows with confidence over time and gets along with Cara and Donny. She teaches us lessons of inclusion and friendship.

Freddy the Frog

Freddy is the happy-go-lucky character, always active and helpful. Freddy loves to bring smiles to his friend’s faces and is known for his Rib-it Rib-it (friendly) nature. He quickly befriends Cara, Donny, and Erma, joining them in their never-ending adventures and dancing sessions.

Gary the Goat

Gary is the friendly goat who loves to do tricks. Gary’s cheeky tricks and big personality keep everyone on their toes, bringing excitement and fun to their adventures. He just always wants to have fun and make new friends.

Video Trailer

Cara and Donny's Musical Adventures - What's Inside the Book?

Catchy little melodies, lots of laughter, and some very good lessons lead Cara, the curious cat and Donny, the playful dog, on an adventurous trip. While sifting through their musical neighborhood, they make new musical families and learn how they can get along in harmony.

With interactive games, drawing prompts, and challenges, young minds will remain engaged while building the fundamentals. Using a character-driven approach, musical notes come to life through Cara, Donny, and their friends, helping to make abstract ideas understandable.

Cara the Cat Donny the Dog Jingle

Cara the Cat Donny the Dog they go walking long the street.

Cara the Cat Donny the Dog they are friends with e’vry one they meet!

 

When they’re with the friends they meet, they go walking along, singin’ a song!

Playing games and having fun they play with e’v ry one the meet!

 

Cara the Cat Donny the Dog they go walking long the street.

Cara the Cat Donny the Dog they are friends with e’vry one they meet!

Friends with e’vry one — they —- meet——–!

 

Meet the Author

Thomas Langmaack

Passionately inspired as a music educator and storyteller, Thomas Langmaack uses the power of music and adventure to invite young learners on their educational journey. With a lifelong love for piano and percussion, Thomas combines his musical prowess with creative storytelling to craft engaging tales like Cara and Donny’s Musical Adventures and The Case of the Hidden Treasure. Through His imaginative world and relatable characters, Thomas makes learning music fun and unforgettable for kids.

 

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