That's My Piano, Sir!: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Little Stories of Great Composers)

by Ana Gerhard

Colm Feore, Marie Lafrance (Illustrator), and I Musici de Montreal

He is no ordinary boy, sporting a white wig and elegantly dressed in red velvet, on his way to playing several concerts in the city. To the surprise of all, he proudly begins to play with his sister for the tired customs officer and gloomy dockworkers. The evening air begins to glisten and soon, everyone’s faces are beaming, their ears ringing with music! Included are introductory notes on the composer along with recordings of the narrated story and the composition “The Little Night Music” (“Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”). A unique code for the digital download of the recordings is also included.

• ISBN10: 2924774829
• ISBN13: 9782924774823
• Publish Date: 1 March 2021
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: CA
• Imprint: Secret Mountain
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 36
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

That’s My Piano, Sir! is part of the Little Stories of Great Composers Series - this volume dedicated to young Mozart. Due out 1st March 2021 from The Secret Mountain, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

This is an engaging and very well illustrated story from Mozart's early life told from the point of view of a little music (and cheese) loving mouse narrator named Minim. The illustrations are full of small details which will provide a lot of fun for reading-time to hunt and find. There are a number of human characters as well which will give ample opportunity for lots of voices during reading-time with the small humans.

Music is such an enriching and important part of our lives and an early introduction to great music will provide lifelong rewards. This is a sweet story which everyone can relate to. The book also includes a short timeline with highlights from Mozart's life.

Five stars. Lovely little book. Recommended for public & classroom acquisition, library activity groups, gifting, and home use.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.