Buffalo Music (by Tracy Fern)

While the book is pretty long-winded for your average preschooler, the story is interesting enough that older kids and preschoolers with strong attention spans will want to listen until the end. Molly's strong convictions are inspiring, and her colloquial, descriptive narrative makes it an especially easy and pleasant read-aloud.

The grainy, detailed illustrations successfully capture the sense of the dusty, wide-open prairie, and the muted oranges and greens enhance the old-fashioned feel of the story.