The Magic Flute: An Opera by Mozart [Paperback]

Kyra Teis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2008 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Kyra Teis has masterfully adapted this classic Mozart opera, ripe with all of the essential fairy tale elements. Prince Tamino must save Princess Pamina from her evil mother, the queen. To help him on his quest, three lovely ladies give him a magic flute that will charm both animals and humans. With the help of his flute and the companionship of his jovial friend, Papageno, Prince Tamino overcomes the trials of Silence, Patience and Courage and thereby wins the hand of Princess Pamina. Share this wonderful edition with a child. The book includes a parent-teacher guide.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3—This adaptation of Mozart's famous opera is pitched toward a younger audience than Anne Gatti's version (Chronicle, 1997), illustrated with Peter Malone's stylized paintings. An introductory spread presents "the cast," a helpful tool given the similarities among some of the names. The story of the handsome prince who encounters the forbidding Queen of the Night and endures three tests of his mettle before winning the hand of the lovely Pamina is told in simple prose, peppered with dialogue and occasional sound effects. Children raised on Disney will be attracted to the bright palette and the abundance of purple and pink, although Teis's painted papers and collages offer much more texture and design interest than those animated antecedents. The artist's ethnically diverse characters enrich the telling as well: each of the three servants to the Queen is portrayed with a different skin tone and hair quality, and the wise Sarastro sports flowing, ivory dreadlocks. Gatti's longer, more detailed presentation includes musical excerpts on an accompanying CD. The delightful "Mozart's Magic Fantasy" CD in the "Classical Kids" series (Children's Group, 1995) employs a contemporary character to help young listeners appreciate the composer's tale and glorious music. All three items have something unique to offer. Teis concludes with a brief note about Mozart, her childhood experience with his music, and extension ideas.—Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library
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About the Author

Kyra Teis began her artistic career while majoring in folklore as an undergraduate. Kyra learned her distinctive paper collage technique from her father, who was also an artist. Kyra lives in New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Star Bright Books (April 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595721142
• ISBN-13: 978-1595721143
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #228,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Literature > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Anthologies

More About the Author

Kyra Teis writes and illustrates books for children. Current titles include: The Magic Flute, Look!, Read to Me (by Judi Moreillon), Words Are Like Faces (by Edith Baer), and Speaking of Me (by Beth Methers).

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A children's picturebook adaptation of the classic opera by Mozart, June 15, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic Flute: An Opera by Mozart (Hardcover)

The Magic Flute is a children's picturebook adaptation of the classic opera by Mozart. In this timeless fairy-tale, Prince Tamino must save Princess Pamina from her evil mother, the Queen of the Night; fortunately, he has a magic flute and the aid of his trusted friend Papageno. Deftly retold and brought to vibrant life with colorful illustrations, The Magic Flute is a wonderful children's introduction to the majesty of opera and especially recommended for children's public library collections.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated and well-written children's book, July 21, 2010

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This review is from: The Magic Flute: An Opera by Mozart (Paperback)

Beautifully illustrated and well-written, this book is an excellent introduction to the opera "The Magic Flute." It is written like a fairy tale and will capture the interest of children. At the end of the book, the author includes a page of ideas for involving children in writing, performing, discussing the major themes, and creating artwork about the opera. Elementary students will enjoy this entertaining re-telling of the story of this opera.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mozart's Opera for Kids!, November 17, 2008

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Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Magic Flute: An Opera by Mozart (Paperback)

This is a picture book for children and music students. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is told plainly. A very nice addition to a music classroom or for the collection of a young music student.