Peter Tchaikovsky (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) [Library Binding]

Mike Venezia (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994 | Series: Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers

This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Social Studies: Culture

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-4--In these two cheerful books, Venezia takes the same approach he used in ``Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists'' series (Childrens). The material is conveyed in an upbeat, if slightly irreverent, manner, allowing children to see the composers as real people. Black-and-white and full-color photographs and period art reproductions appear throughout, in addition to numerous colorful cartoons. The purpose may be to parallel the fine art and music of each book's time period, but the author does not expound on this concept. These slim volumes are more visually appealing than either Barbara Mitchell's America, I Hear You (Carolrhoda, 1987) or Ann Rachlin's Tchaikovsky (Barron's, 1993), but they contain much less information.

Robin Works Davis, Hurst Public Library, TX

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"A great way to prepare children for the pleasure of a museum visit or a concert."

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516045377
• ISBN-13: 978-0516045375
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,799,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mike Venezia is the author of several nonfiction books for children from the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series. Books

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing Illustrations, July 1, 2000

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This review is from: Peter Tchaikovsky (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) (Paperback)

This is one in a wonderful series of books intended to introduce young readers to the lives of famous composers. Tchaikovsky was an interesting character, to say the least, and Venezia does a nice job of expressing that in an amusing way without losing respect for the composer. Venezia picks out events in Tchaikovsky's life that children can relate to and at the same time, see his unique way of dealing with life. As with all the books in this series, the best part are the illustrations. Cartoonlike and colorful; they are full of details and wonderfully amusing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, October 18, 2007

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This review is from: Peter Tchaikovsky (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) (Paperback)

This book has made Tchaikovsky's music even more interesting to our family. The book was comprehended and enjoyed by my 5 and 8 year old daughters. Nice use of humor in the cartoons to lighten it up.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, info and so funny!, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: Peter Tchaikovsky (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) (Paperback)

All of the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers books are good. Tchaikovsky's is full of information AND the funniest cartoons! I read it before I read it to my daughter and I laughed out loud while learning at the same time. Moviemaniac