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by Ana Gerhard (Author), Marie LaFrance (Illustrator)
Meet classical composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. Join him on his vacation adventure in the country with Sasha and Bobik as they spend time with their favourite uncle, none other than Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This summer, the brilliant composer has offered them a gift they didn't expect, one that will last forever and bring happiness to children all over the world! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performances of the compositions "German Song," "March of the Wooden Soldiers," "The Witch Baba Yaga," and "Kamarinskaya" from Album for the Young. A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.
Author Biography
Ana Gerhard studied as a concert pianist at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City and is a renowned music educator. In addition to writing the Little Stories of Great Composers series, she is a four-time recipient of the Parents' Choice Award for Little Creatures, Simply Fantastic and Amazing Water. Marie Lafrance studied graphic arts, etching, and worked as a printmaker before going on to illustrate children's books. Over her career she's earned three nominations for the Governor General's Literary Award, and she recently received the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award for A Hen for Izzy Pippik.
