Young Mozart (Picture Puffins) - Softcover
Synopsis
A biography of the famous Austrian composer introduces youngsters to his life, from his childhood as an engaging prodigy through the composing of his major works and his early death. Reprint.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4. Isadora's soft-edged watercolors are a perfect fit for this story of the boy prodigy; they capture the elegant detail of the rococo period in central Europe while emphasizing the emotion of romanticism. The narrative begins with Mozart as a toddler, crying when his music went awry, and performing before the court as the legendary seven year old. The emphasis on the youth of the composer shows just how extraordinary his talents were from birth, even before the intervention of a musically talented family could help him to hone his skills. The text is simple enough for kindergartners to understand, yet the subject matter is interesting enough to support elementary-level music curricula. The title is misleading, since the book does progress into the composer's adult years, including his death. It serves as a good introduction to this fascinating man.?Ruth K. MacDonald, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
A concise, anecdotal biography of Mozart's life, emphasizing his youthful years as a child prodigy. When three-year-old Wolfgang hits a sour note, he cries. He composes concertos before he writes words. He teaches himself the violin. He unwittingly proposes marriage to Marie Antoinette before age seven. In period settings evoked in strong watercolors, Isadora (Lili Backstage, p. 463, etc.) cobbles together carefully chosen tidbits to convey the life of this ``wonderchild'' to the picture-book audience. The story is simplified--some will say sanitized--taking broad leaps to high points in the composer's career and omitting complications such as his revolutionary ideas and his family's disapproval of Mozart's wife. The stately wardrobes of the time will amuse children, but they will be awed at the myriad accomplishments of Mozart's short life. (Picture book/biography. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0140564780
- ISBN 13 9780140564785
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
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