The Farewell Symphony by Anna Harwell Celenza, illustrated by JoAnn E. Kitchel. With unopened insert containing CD recording of Haydn's Symphony No. 45 "Farewell" & Symphony No. 31. [List Price $19.95] $11 by itself. Hardcover and dust jacket in Very Good Condition, free of any markings. Book itself Like New except for one very small indent on the top of the front cover. 32 pgs. Grades:1-4 & Up. 10.5 x 0.4 x 10.4 in. Engaging fictionalized telling of the story behind Franz Joseph Haydn's famous symphony, a perfect introduction to classical music and its power.
Wonderfully expressive illustrations capture all the comedy and pathos of this unique symphony. Beautifully interpretive motifs and borders convey the setting and emotion of the story mirroring the structure of the symphony with the repetitive use of sets of four. Making classical music and history come alive with color and character, it ensures a place for the arts in the hearts and minds of children.

How to Grow a Young Music Lover: Helping Your Child Discover & Enjoy the World of Music, by Cheri Fuller. [List Price $9.99] $4 by itself In Very Good Condition, free of any markings. Pgs.: 194. 6 x 0.5 x 9 in. The ideal guide for parents who want to boost their children’s education through music; who want to aid in their children’s cognitive, motor, and creative development; who love music and want their children to do the same; and who wish they knew more about music and want their children to have advantages and instruction they did not. The book is an extraordinary resource for homeschooling parents who want an informative, accessible music curriculum and those want to support their children’s instruction in piano, violin, or other instruments. It is also greatly appreciated by grandparents and other caregivers who want to initiate kids into the world of music; early childhood and elementary educators interested in solid, practical ways to teach their classroom about music; and any reader interested in learning more about musical history, terms, and methods.

Dance Me a Story: Twelve Tales from the Classic Ballets, by Jane Rosenberg. [List Price $15.95] $8 by itself. Grades: 1-6. Pgs.: 128. 10.6 x 0.4 x 9.5 in. Jane Rosenberg’s delightful retellings for children of the greatest ballets―whether the tales are read as introductions to a ballet or to relive a production already seen, art and text combine to give a clear understanding of plot, scene, and character. Young children in particular will enjoy reading the stories―or having them read―both as lovely fairy tales and to help them share in the magic of a real dramatic performance.

Here are the romantic arabesques of Giselle and the classical attitudes of The Sleeping Beauty. Sets, costumes, and lighting are re-created to give the true flavor of authentic productions and to approximate, as fully as possible, the experience of attending the ballet oneself. Illustrated in full-color beautifully detailed watercolors throughout.

Musical Genius: A Story About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, by Barbara Allman, illustrations by Janet Hamlin. 64 pgs. Grades:3-6; Ages: 8-11. 5.9 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches. [List Price $8.99] Paperback in Very Good to Like New Condition, free of any markings. $5 by itself. A well-written biography of the musical prodigy, with beautiful black and white sketched illustrations throughout.