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Classical Kids Storytime: 'A Cello Named Pablo'
Once upon a time, 300 years ago, a beautiful cello was created by a master craftsman. This wonderful instrument eventually ended up in the gifted hands of one of the greatest cellists in history, Pablo Casals. Soon, the cello became known as Pablo, too.
This is the story of A Cello Named Pablo, the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring an original story written by Marni Fogelson and illustrations by Avi Katz.
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