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.
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.