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I, Vivaldi
In this dynamic picture-book biography, told as if by Vivaldi himself, the famous musician's energetic personality and steadfast dedication to music come alive. Despite his mother's vow for him to become a priest, young Vivaldi is only interested in music. He soon grows from a feisty boy who wants to play the violin into a stubborn young man who puts his musical training a...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
January 14th 2008
by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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I am always pleased to see new books about Vivaldi, especially when they are geared toward children and young readers. "I, Vivaldi" is a captivating picture book and story, appropriate for elementary age and up. I've used this book in music classes for this age, in conjunction with a unit on Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," and the children love relating the music to the composer's feelings, as the book's author does.
"I, Vivaldi" is beautifully illustrated, and the author is careful to separate fact fr...more
"I, Vivaldi" is beautifully illustrated, and the author is careful to separate fact fr...more
This book was very well done. We learn about Vivaldi from Vivaldi. He tells us about his life from his birth on. It was engaging and the illustrations truly added to the story.
At the end of the book there is a 'what is fact, what is fiction' section. The author stayed very close to the fact and the kids were interested in finding out what was different.
This book held their attention and taught us a lot. It's a book I'd buy for our home library if I could find it at a good price.
At the end of the book there is a 'what is fact, what is fiction' section. The author stayed very close to the fact and the kids were interested in finding out what was different.
This book held their attention and taught us a lot. It's a book I'd buy for our home library if I could find it at a good price.
Jul 29, 2011
Catherine Woodman
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The biography part of this story is not as extensive as might be ideal for a book that claims to be about that--but the artwork, especially the Venice skylines, are nicely done, and for a parent who might like to inspire their 3 year old violinist who is struggling, this might be a nice choice. I did wonder if Vivaldi might have had asthma, but it may just have been the way this story was written.
This book was written by someone who has great love for Vivaldi's music. It's a perfect nutshell story of his life. It includes a couple lines of "Spring" sheet music you can play and Shefelman's favorite recording of "The Four Seasons".
This elegant book, for ages 8-11, gives a biographical sketch of Antonio Vivaldi and the inspirations for some of his music. We learn about his birth and his attempts to honor his parents' sometimes conflicting expectations. Mother wants him to become a priest, Father wants him to become a musician. The illustrations of Venice are gorgeous, especially the Piazza San Marco. The narrative is a little flat, but the content of the story is worthwhile, especially if you combine it with a recording of...more
Vivaldi is my favorite composer, so of course I had to read this book! I enjoyed this biography, told in Antonio's own voice. I didn't know that he had asthma. The book didn't say what he died from, but I wonder if it was related to his condition. It's interesting that what he lacked in physical ability he made up for with his creative ability, as if the energy that would have gone into his muscles had to go somewhere, so it went into his brain. I really must read a longer biography of him. The...more
Mar 16, 2011
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A good read. His Four Seasons is OK but I prefer his 'minor' works such as Stabat Mater:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdWvz3...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdWvz3...
Short little synopsis of Vivaldi's life.
In I, Vivaldi Janice and Tom Shefelman share the life of Antonio Vivaldi in a biography for children. Vivaldi’s story comes alive through memories, factual details and paintings of Venice.
Gorgeous artwork and fascinating details from Vivaldi’s life. However, the placement of the historical note at the end of the text is very misleading. Shefelman should have made it clear, from the start, that this book is her fictitious impression of Vivaldi’s life mixed with facts rather than a true biography...more
Gorgeous artwork and fascinating details from Vivaldi’s life. However, the placement of the historical note at the end of the text is very misleading. Shefelman should have made it clear, from the start, that this book is her fictitious impression of Vivaldi’s life mixed with facts rather than a true biography...more
Captivating! I love the story, even if it does take a few liberties. :)
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