Chopin

Famous Children

by Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard (Illustrator)

Frederic Chopin was born in Poland-a land far from Paris, London and Vienna, the music capitals of Europe. Even so, his pianistic genius and his gift for creating beautiful melodies were quickly discovered by his teachers. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of the times.

Genres: Music, Biography

24 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1993

Reviews

[Mary]

Focusing on the childhood years of Chopin we get a glimpse into this young prodigy's life. Written for a middle elementary age I'd say. Towards the end of the book Rachlin includes a few preludes and what inspired Chopin. These would be easy to look up and enjoy with your child.

[Tiffany Valdez]

A delightful quick read about the childhood of Chopin. The boys enjoyed it and liked the pieces they suggested at the end and what their nicknames were.