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'And all that jazz'
This book is infectious!For those committed and devoted to Jazz this is a book that will bring smiles and memories and plaudits to the many giants of this most American of music forms.But to those of us whose knowledge of the impact of jazz on the spirit of music has always been from the periphery, here is a book to discover and celebrate an idiom so joyous in nature and in the presentation of this book that new converts are guaranteed!
Great art work, might be too many words for the littler ones.
The art work is first rate: each page would make a great poster, it's that stylized and refined.The print and colors are high quality and elegant.
Excellent for both kids and adults
I purchased this book for the benefit of both me and my new daughter.The artwork is wonderful, and reminiscent of advertisements from the 50s and 60s.The title page is printed and die-cut to look like an LP record sleeve.The poems are not typical nursery-rhyme material, and are at times challenging to read.The poems are composed in a wide variety of styles, ranging from a short and simple haiku to longer, more complex alliterative forms.The poems are designed to be enjoyed not only for their content, but also for their rythymic and musical quality, which in turn are intended to reflect the styles of the jazz artists themselves.In case you (or a loved-one you're reading to) want more information, there is a section in the back with short biographical sketches of all the artists covered in the book.
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Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography - Music    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children's poetry, American    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Jazz    7. Jazz musicians    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile Poetry    10. Music - Jazz    11. Poetry - General    12. Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts   

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GREAT for kids - first exposure to composers tough for little ones
My daughter's piano teacher gave her the assignment to read about Mozart as she started her first Mozart Minuet.My daughter was 7 at the time, and although she was reading at above 3rd grade level, I was shocked to find that there was NOTHING available on the internet or in her school library that give her information on composers at HER level.I finally found "Lives of the Musicians" and have actually purchased the book.It's just that good. She is able to read about each composer (for the most part the language is about her level, although she DOES need help with some of the words), and each section is engaging enough to keep her attention.
Gift
I got this book for my daughter who is a music teacher.I thought it would be a good reference and teaching tool for her.

A Believe It Or Not book for the musically inclined
Most eccentrics do not become famous and most talented souls remain undiscovered.In "Lives of the Musicians", however, eccentrics with talent not only were discovered, but lauded long past their own lifetimes.Author Kathleen Krull has partnered with illustrator Kathryn Hewitt to create the world's first interesting children's collection of biographical information concerning some of the best composers ever to breathe.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Music    3. Caricatures and cartoons    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Juvenile Music    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Music - History    9. Musicians    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / History   

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Start their Emotional Intelligence Young
As an Emotional Intelligence instructor (EQ) and coach, I habitually find adults whose emotional life was nourished in an intelligent way when they were kids.My Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio: Juvenile    2. Biography & Autobiography - Music    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. History - Other    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Music - General    8. Opera    9. Theater - General    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Performing Arts / Theater   

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Just wished I could have heard her, too!
I was not too familiar with the life of Marian Anderson, so it was
If the planet Earth could sing
Writing a biography of a private person who led a public life is, by definition, difficult.So it only stands to reason that writing a children's biography of a private person who led a public life would be ten times as hard.Children's biographies cannot speculate over the sex life of the subject.They can't delve into shoddy rumors or dredge up conspiracy theories related to the person's sordid background.None of this is to say that Marian Anderson had such sketchy rumors floating about her person, of course.By all accounts she led an exciting life, had a fabulous career, and is regarded as a great American hero.But she was also a private person, which places Russell Freedman in a difficult position.As the author of, "The Voice That Challenged a Nation", Freedman's job is to tell Anderson's story while relying on as many good, strong, clean facts as he can get his hands on.Fortunately, we're talking about the premiere biographical children's author here.Alongside fellow genius James Giblin, Freedman knows exactly how to present a life this interesting and detailed.The book will not charm every child assigned it in school.But if you've a kid who's open-minded and able to get into Marian's struggle, this is an excellent resource.Even if, prior to this book, they couldn't tell Marian Anderson from Ella Fitzgerald.
Richie's Picks: THE VOICE THAT CHALLENGED A NATION
"This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, 'My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring.'
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Subjects:  1. 1897-1993    2. African American singers    3. African Americans    4. Anderson, Marian,    5. Biography    6. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    7. Biography & Autobiography - Music    8. Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists    9. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    10. Children: Grades 4-6    11. Civil rights    12. Contraltos    13. Freedman, Russell    14. History - United States/20th Century    15. Juvenile Nonfiction    16. Juvenile literature    17. United States    18. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Political   

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i can't wait to get the whole series
This is one of the best biographies aimed at children that I have ever read.The main narrative is interspersed with sidebars about different historical explanations about relevant topics such as the invention of paper, ranking of workers within the guild system, Copernicus,The illustrations by True Kelley are light-hearted, accessible, and they carry the text.How else do you explain a painting? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Artists    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Art    4. Biography & Autobiography - General    5. Biography & Autobiography - Music    6. Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology    7. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    8. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    9. Children: Grades 4-6    10. History - Renaissance    11. Inventors    12. Italy    13. Juvenile Easy Readers    14. Juvenile Nonfiction    15. Juvenile literature    16. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General   

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Amusing Illustrations
This is one in a wonderful series of books intended to introduce young readers to the lives of famous composers. Tchaikovsky was an interesting character, to say the least, and Venezia does a nice job of expressing thatin an amusing way without losing respect for the composer. Venezia picksout events in Tchaikovsky's life that children can relate to and at thesame time, see his unique way of dealing with life. As with all the booksin this series, the best part are the illustrations. Cartoonlike andcolorful; they are full of details and wonderfully amusing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1840-1893    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Music    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. Composers    7. Composers, Russian    8. Juvenile literature    9. Music - Classical    10. Russia    11. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich,    12. Musicians, singers, composers   

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An entertaining juvenile biography of J. S. Bach
Having enjoyed Mike Venezia's Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series, I had some doubts about his World's Greatest Composers series for the simple reason that music does not have the same visual dimension as paintings (I figured that out all by myself).One of the strengths of the Artists series was that Venezia could provide examples of famous paintings by the likes of Rembrandt or Van Gogh and talk specifically about artistic technique.Consequently, more often than not, those volumes constituted mini-lessons in art appreciation for young readers.However, even when these Greatest Composers volumes are reduced to being just juvenile biographies, they still constitute a delightful look at a famous person.Read more

Subjects:  1. 1685-1750    2. Bach, Johann Sebastian    3. Bach, Johann Sebastian,    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Music    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    7. Children: Grades 3-4    8. Composers    9. Germany    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Music - Classical    13. Musicians, singers, composers   

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A Good Look at an Icon
John Lennon: All I Want is the Truth is a spectacular look at the rock legend's life in photographs.Many of these photos are ones we've seen previously, but some are first time published.These haunting pictures are all shown in black and white, much as Lennon wanted his life to be lived.Accompanying the photos is a truthful account of the facts of his life, told in accessible, vivid language.Overall, the book does not tell the rabid Beatles' fan anything new, but it is well done nonetheless, and a terrific introduction to the legend for those unfamiliar with Lennon.
A Bit Too "Truthful"
The book is nicely written, coherent, well organized, has some nice pictures, etc. The book is a pleasant children's biography of John from his birth and childhood until his death. I would have liked to give it 5 stars.However, here's the down side:
A Truthful Narrative About John Lennon
Elizabeth Partridge examines the life of John Lennon as a fan as well as writer.Her book, ALL I WANT IS THE TRUTH, caters to those curious about the man, musician, and peace activist.The book is perfect for readers who know nothing about the former Beatle and later as a solo artist.The format of the book is ideal for school libraries with its textbook-like quality.Partridge interweaves historical events both with her narrative and the photographs she includes in the book that occurred during John Lennon's lifespan, which provides an historical backdrop to the life of the former Beatle.
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Subjects:  1. 1940-1980    2. Beatles    3. Biography    4. Biography & Autobiography - Music    5. Children's Books/Young Adult Biography    6. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    7. England    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Lennon, John,    11. Music (Young Adult)    12. Music - Popular    13. Music - Rock    14. Rock musicians    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Popular   

Subjects:  1. 1756-1791    2. Austria    3. Biography    4. Biography & Autobiography - Historical    5. Biography & Autobiography - Music    6. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    8. Children: Grades 4-6    9. Composers    10. Juvenile Easy Readers    11. Juvenile Nonfiction    12. Juvenile literature    13. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus,    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General    15. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus   

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Great book!
We used this book with elementary students in our after school program.Since this year Mozart celebrated a special birthday, we decided to call our class Mozart Mania.First, the students purchased a copy of this book and read it.During our first after school session, the students watched the video The Magic Flute.For their second session, we reviewed Mozart's life by talking about the book, and then we played jeopardy game based on the book's content.The children were divided into three teams, had hand-held buttons to push, just like the real jeopardy game.The book was easy to read and loved by the students.Our third activity was to take the children to a Mozart concert played by the Lincoln Symphony.The book was a hit!

Another great book in this series
Author Mike Venezia does a great job explaining biographies to children in a way that is both understandable and interesting. The writing style is not dumbed down or patronizing in tone. This is book is one in a series, others are about other musical composers and artists. Mozart's life story told with Venezia's funny cartoons
When I discovered that Mike Venezia was following up his successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series with Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers, it was obviously going to be the volume on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that was going to be the one I would most be interested in reading.In terms of his cartoons illustrating in comic ways some of the key developments in Mozart's life from child prodigy performing with his older sister as their father toured them throughout Europe, Venezia certainly delivers.There are also historic paintings and other illustrations of Mozart from throughout his life.But while this volume is an adequate juvenile biography of the great musician, it is a less than satisfactory musical biography.Granted, this is an inherent disadvantage for the Composers series over the Artists series, given that at least in the latter you could reproduce the greatest paintings of the greatest composers, but Venezia refrains from mentioning specific works by Mozart until the final pages of the book.Given my inherent position that a young reader should read this volume while listening to a decent collection of Mozart's "hits," it would be useful not only if more works were specifically mentioned but if they were more specific than entire operas.The only way to appreciate great music is to listen to it and in all of these volumes telling of great composers from George Handel to George Gershwin I think that Venezia clearly has a great opportunity to direct his readers to some prime examples.This is what Venezia did in his volume in this series on Johann Sebastian Bach and it should be a standard part of every volume in the series.Still, young readers will get a much better sense for Mozart's entire life than they will from watching "Amadeus," but the film will do a better job of getting them to fall in love with his music. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1756-1791    2. Austria    3. Biography    4. Biography & Autobiography - Music    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. Children: Grades 2-3    7. Composers    8. Juvenile literature    9. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus    10. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus,    11. Music - Classical    12. Musicians, singers, composers   

Editorial Review

It would seem a riddle worthy of the sphinx: how do you give children a sense of jazz music without playing a note? Chris Raschka answers loudly and clearly with the illustrated, syncopated Read more

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You'll Want to read it over and over (more than your kids want you to...really)
I absolutely love the rhythm and flow of this book - it is my favorite of my daughter's library, and I happily read it over, and over, and over...of course by now I just recite it and she stares at the great illustrations. All ages love it - 4 months to 60 years. Thank you for a cool and intelligent board book!

A Mult-Tasking Teaching Tool
Chris Raschka has written a book that captures of the rythmn and essence of Charlie Parker's music.This is a wonderful way to help children learn the sounds of letters and how the sounds combine to make words.Perfect for emergent readers. Excellent read a loud for younger children.The illustrations alone could classify this as a perfect picture book.But, the unique style and content of the text make itan appropriate addition to thelibrary for any music teacher, art teacher, speech consultant, pre-school teacher or new parent.Its never too early to teach a child to read or cultivate an interest in jazz.

Charlie Parker gets his due (in a manner of speaking)
Chris Raschka refuses to be neatly cataloged, noted, and tucked away in a file somewhere.When this man writes a picture book you really get the feeling that he's put his spine and soul into it.I've had the mixed pleasure of reading a wide variety of Raschka titles in my day.There was the original if somewhat misguided "John Coltrane's Giant Steps", the ridiculously simple but fun "Yo! Yes?", and that remarkable and odd, "The Genie In the Jar".If there's one connecting thread between his various works, it's probably rooted in Raschka's deep and abiding love of music.He's the only picture book artist I can think of that's introduced kids to everyone from Thelonious Monk to (amazing but true) Nina Simone.For the first time, however, I've found a Raschka book that I could fall head over heels in love with.Usually I respect the man's work without ever really enjoying his books, if that makes any sense.With "Charlie Parker Played Be Bop", however, I think Raschka's really tapped into something amazing.
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    3. Biography & Autobiography - Music    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Preschool    6. Jazz    7. Jazz musicians    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Music - Jazz    11. Musicians    12. Preschool Picture Story Books    13. United States    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Jazz   

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An entertaining juvenile biography of the great Ludwig Van
Mike Venezia's Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers series tends to focus on biographies rather than music appreciation because unlike his companion series on the World's Greatest Artists you cannot include a sonata the way you can a reproduction of a painting.However, for Ludwig Van Beethoven the author/illustrator makes an exception.This volume begins with an appreciation for how Beethoven changed the sound of music (no more party music).Within that context Venezia provides the expected biography, complete with historic ethics and paintings as well as those funny cartoons; just think Beethoven as the Liberace (if you are over 50) or Elton John (if you are under 50) of his day.There is also a photograph of his eyeglasses and metal ear trumpets.However, Venezia only mentions a handful of specific works by Beethoven, touching on how the 3rd symphony represented Napoleon, the four-note theme of the 5th Symphony, and going into some depth on the 6th Pastoral Symphony (but no mention of the glorious 9th Symphony or his other masterworks).Still, I appreciate the attempt to get more into Beethoven's music than he has done in other volumes of this series, which covers not only the great classic composers like Handel and Mozart, but also contemporary composers from Aaron Copland and George Gerswhin to Duke Ellington and the Beatles.As always, the recommendation is for young readers to have listened to some of Beethoven's masterpieces before, during and after reading this engaging juvenile biography and mini-music appreciation lesson. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1770-1827    2. Austria    3. Beethoven, Ludwig van    4. Beethoven, Ludwig van,    5. Biography    6. Biography & Autobiography - Music    7. Biography/Autobiography    8. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    9. Composers    10. Juvenile literature    11. Music - Classical    12. Musicians, singers, composers    13. Western "classical" music   

Editorial Review

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, "King of the Keys," was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C. "He was a smooth-talkin', slick-steppin', piano-playin' kid," writes master wordsmith Andrea Pinkney in the rhythmic, fluid, swinging prose of this excellent biography for early readers. It was ragtime music that first "set Duke's fingers to wiggling." He got back to work and taught himself to "press on the pearlies." Soon 19-year-old Duke was playing compositions "smoother than a hairdo sleeked with pomade" at parties, pool halls, country clubs, and cabarets. Skipping from D.C. to 1920s Harlem, "the place where jazz music ruled," Duke and his small band called the Washingtonians began performing in New York City clubs, including the Cotton Club, where Duke Ellington and his Orchestra was officially born. By 1943, Duke Ellington--writer of more than 1000 compositions, including ballet and film scores, orchestral suites, musicals, and choral works--had made it all the way to Carnegie Hall. Read more

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Excellent read aloud
As an elementary school library specialist, this is my all time favorite read aloud. I utilized music/sound files on the web to have the King of the Keys himself accompany his biography. The text itself is a story to be read out loud. A teacher commented that this was his favorite read aloud and I believe a student favorite of all the grades I read this to (grades 3-6). Students were swaying, snapping their fingers, and just tapping away. The older kids didn't do that, but when the music ended, they asked for a repeat and I obliged. Hats off to you Ms. Pinkney!

Put it this way. Jazz is a good barometer of freedom. - D.E.
Being a relatively new reader of children's books, I tend to go about my systematic reading of all good picture books out there in a backwards manner.Case in point, Andrea Davis Pinkney.I first came across this writer, and her talented hubby Brian, through their lovely, "Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuoso".It was through that book that I discovered that the art of scratchboard (remember having to do those in elementary school?) can produce some truly fabulous picture book art.After reading "Ella" I doubled back and found her 1999 Caldecott Honor winning baby, "Duck Ellington".The book that started it all.Also using scratchboard (and without relying on fictional talking felines ala "Ella") the book is a whirlwind biography of one of the world's jazzy greats.There are tons of picture books about jazz musicians out there today.Only one, however, has garnered both the Coretta Scott King Award and the Caldecott Honor.
Singin' and Swingin'
Edward Kennedy Ellington, who preferred being called Duke, didn't like playing the piano at first.As the book made out, he considered piano lessons a chore, although it doesn't directly say this in the text.The boring "umpy-dumpy" noises that the piano made when he hit the keys made him soon quit lessons so he could pursue the interests of a regular boy.It would be a couple of years later until Duke would start practicing piano once more.
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Subjects:  1. 1899-1974    2. African Americans    3. Biography    4. Biography & Autobiography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    6. Biography & Autobiography - Music    7. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    8. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    9. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    10. Children: Grades 1-2    11. Ellington, Duke,    12. Entertainment & Performing Arts - General    13. Jazz musicians    14. Juvenile literature    15. Music - Jazz    16. Musicians    17. United States    18. Ellington, Duke    19. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Music   

Subjects:  1. 1810-1849    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - General    4. Biography & Autobiography - Music    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    7. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    8. Chopin, Frederic,    9. Composers    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Music (Young Adult)    13. Music - Classical   

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Ella enchanted
You open this book and the endpapers swirl and glow like black painted silk.They're the first indication you receive that this book is something special.Something different.Something apart from the rest.Using the narrating character of one Scat Cat Monroe, an actual well-dressed feline, the story follows Ella from child to lady of the stage.As we watch, Ella moves to Harlem thinking she's gonna make it big through dancing.Once there, however, she switches her focus and unleashes her fabulous voice.She pairs up with the Chick Webb Orchestra and Al Feldman.She then bebops with Dizzy Gillespie and earns herself the name "The Queen of Scat".It's a fabulous upbeat tale that takes the spirit of Ella Fitzgerald and lets her shine.The best possible tribute to her name. A great story to share with young people
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale Of A Vocal Viruosa by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Scat Cat Monroe is the amazing true-life picture book story of the First Lady of Song, also known as the Queen of Scat, Ella Fitzgerald. This amazingly gifted African-American singer, and her illustrious achievements are presented with free-wheeling, full-color illustrations by Brian Pinkney and a jivin' prose. A great story to share with young people about the joy of music and reaching for one's dreams, this Weston Woods school library packaging edition is enhanced with the inclusion of a CD of the story with page-turn signals.

the first lady of song
The Pinkney couple's biography on Ella Fitzgerald is a delightful read for young children who want to learn more about the talented jazz artist. The use of narrator Scat Cat Monroe as a device to engage children is successful especially due to his use of language. The rhymes and rhythms the authors adopt to tell the story echo the snazziness of the music at the time. Young readers will thoroughly enjoy getting to know more about the artist Fitzgerald through this story. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biographical - General    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    4. Biography & Autobiography - Music    5. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    6. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    8. Children: Grades 2-3    9. Fitzgerald, Ella    10. Jazz    11. Jazz musicians    12. Juvenile Fiction    13. Juvenile literature    14. People & Places - United States - African-American    15. Performing Arts - General    16. Singers    17. United States    18. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Music   

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A 5 Star plus book
We, my students and I, love this book. It is a main take-out in our school library. I teach 3rd grade and I love to introduce my students to the arts. I find that Rachel Isadora's books often deal with artistic themes and I love all of them. I especially like this book because of the illustrations and the history that she writes about. I thank you for this super addition to our collection.

Play On
This is a most wonderful book. I am a music teacher and just went online to order a 10 for my students. I love this book and find it very helpful when teaching about classical music, especially to young children. I hope Ms. Isadora is planning on creating more books about composers and music in general.

The Pictures are the Thing!
YOUNG MOZART by Rachel Isadora is an acceptable way to introduce young children to the child prodigy Mozart.The very basic facts of his life story are outlined clearly and precisely.There are a few interesting anecdotes to liven the text: his father's nightly duets with the very young Mozart, Mozart's introduction to Marie Antoinette, his own children's pet starling, and his friends gathering around his death bed to sing the unfinished requiem.But Mozart's life seems quite conventional and tranquil, which is far from the story we know to be true.The pictures in the book, however, are charming and beautiful.It was the illustrations, in fact, that turned my own seven year old son from an audience who insisted he was not going to pay any attention if we didn't read a book about animals into a little boy who wanted to know why Mozart could write music before he could write sentences, why he had to wear a wig, and why he died when he was so young.The basic facts are there, and combined with the pictures make the book more memorable for children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Austria    2. Austrian composers    3. Biographical - European    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Music    6. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    8. Children: Grades 1-2    9. Composers    10. General    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Juvenile literature    13. Music - Classical    14. Music - History    15. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Subjects:  1. 1685-1759    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Music    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Composers    7. Composers & Musicians - Classical Composers    8. Germany    9. Handel, George Frideric,    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Music - Classical    13. Handel, George Frideric   

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Surprised this book was published
I am very disappointed in this book. There are many non-factual items and grammatical errors. If this book is meant for children, statements made about his biological father and his and his mother's "escape" really should've been left out.

What a disappointment!
Like many Clay fans, I want all I can get my hands on that bears his name.This is the reason I bought this terrible book.Save your money--it's inaccurate, small and pointless!It's not even good for children.

Is there a listing less than 1 star?
Cuz this book deserves it.It is not worthy of picking up Raleigh poo.Don't buy it.The author should be ashamed of himself for making money on a book that has so many factual errors than any moron who can operate a PC and check fansites can find something on nearly eve