Amazing Water: An Introduction to Classical Music

by Ana Gerhard, Ana Gerhard

Winner:
2016 Parents' Choice Gold Award

A children’s guidebook to the fantastical characters and creatures found in classical music

The works of Vivaldi, Beethoven, Debussy, and others are introduced to children by demonstrating how water—the sea, rivers, fountains, and rainfall—has inspired the composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover amazing classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. The accompanying CD features 20 excerpts from various recordings performed by world-class luminaries, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, La Scala Chorus and Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. A glossary of musical terms and a short biography of each composer are also included.

Genres: Music, Picture Books

68 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2016

About the author

Ana Gerhard is an award-winning children's author specializing in classical music. Her works have been published in English, French, and Spanish, and have garnered international accolades, including the prestigious Parents' Choice Gold Award in the United States. Gerhard studied as a concert pianist at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico and is a renowned music educator.

Reviews

[Trish]

This is a great way to introduce classical music to kids. The book comes with a cd. The book is broken up into three sections, one about the song, the second about the musician, and the third about what to watch for when listening to the song.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.