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Thwistle Ping!

Illustrated by Luciano Lozano
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$18.99 US
8.88"W x 10.88"H x 0.35"D  
On sale Feb 17, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9780593690635
Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile 590L | Fountas & Pinnell O

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A new picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author and musician Robbie Arnett about finding the music of your heart

It will make you dance!
It will make you sing!
It's called . . .
Thwistle Ping!

Lennie Fling has always been good at everything. But when it comes to music, he only falls flat. So when the school's music recital is announced, Lennie must find a way to play a tune. With a little help from his groovy neighbor who dances to her own beat, Lennie learns that musical expression can take on many unexpected forms.

In this rollicking tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author Robbie Arnett, Thwistle Ping! will inspire you to strum a chord, whistle a melody, and find the music of your heart.
LUCIANO LOZANO is a Barcelona-based illustrator. His children’s books include Boys DanceDiana Dances, Mayhem at the Museum, and The Sun Shines Everywhere. His art is also regularly seen in newspapers and magazines worldwide. See more of Luciano’s work at lucianolozano.com and follow him on Instagram at @ilustrista. View titles by Luciano Lozano
Praise for Thwistle Ping!:

“Bright and endearing . . . A cheerfully attractive book.”—School Library Journal Reviews
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A new picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author and musician Robbie Arnett about finding the music of your heart

It will make you dance!
It will make you sing!
It's called . . .
Thwistle Ping!

Lennie Fling has always been good at everything. But when it comes to music, he only falls flat. So when the school's music recital is announced, Lennie must find a way to play a tune. With a little help from his groovy neighbor who dances to her own beat, Lennie learns that musical expression can take on many unexpected forms.

In this rollicking tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author Robbie Arnett, Thwistle Ping! will inspire you to strum a chord, whistle a melody, and find the music of your heart.

Author

LUCIANO LOZANO is a Barcelona-based illustrator. His children’s books include Boys DanceDiana Dances, Mayhem at the Museum, and The Sun Shines Everywhere. His art is also regularly seen in newspapers and magazines worldwide. See more of Luciano’s work at lucianolozano.com and follow him on Instagram at @ilustrista. View titles by Luciano Lozano

Praise

Praise for Thwistle Ping!:

“Bright and endearing . . . A cheerfully attractive book.”—School Library Journal Reviews

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