Peter Tchaikovsky

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers

by Mike Venezia

Presents a biography of the nineteenth-century Russian composer who created such ballets as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker

Genres: Music, Biography, History, Childrens, Picture Books, Russia, Read For School

32 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Anajoy-rusticgirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was very educational, the illustrations were funny, and it was very easy to understand. I read it to my younger siblings in Preschool/Kindergarten for Composer/Music study and they really enjoyed and learned from it.

[Cha Cha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had a lot of info. It was funny when it said he used cannons in his '1812 Overture.' How did he meet Madame von Meck? She said that she would give him a lot of money as long as they don't see each other. She had a curtain over her.

[Elisabeth Ensor · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books have been so fun to read and then listen to the music that goes along with the story! Tchaikovsky might be my favorite composer- we have been listening to his music mainly on my record player with records borrowed from a friend who is a DJ! I love the Swan Lake record so much 🩰

[sincerely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Appropriate for children

[Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this one to my K/PreK class as we talked about Tchaikovsky. There are several books by Mike Venezia about artists and composers. I read quite a few of them this year.

[forthefamilyssake Hailey White · Rating 5 out of 5]

As far as biographies for the young reader goes, it doesn't get any better than this. They are a great length and packed full of pertinent information. I would enjoy having this series in my personal library.

[Elanor]

Independent

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-told story on rare talent, strengths and weaknesses, has the reader in awe of Peter Tchaikovsky.

[Lily Tice Weaver · Rating 4 out of 5]

According to this book, Tchaikovsky was so emo and because of that he is one of my new favorite historical figures.

[Laura The Book Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely written children's book

[Ashton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Peter was a composer.He liked music.Peter had no friends.