When purchasing a music textbook for your child, there are several ways to go.  Our local music stores (Mills Music, Kennelly Keys, Plateau Music, Moore Brothers, etc.) will often have the book you need in stock, but it never hurts to call ahead to check to see if they have the one you want.  It will save you a trip, and they will put the one you want on 'hold' until you can come and get it.  If they don't have the one you want, they are glad to back-order for you.  There are also internet music retailers (like www.jwpepper.com) that will deliver to your door.  You have several options...

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