Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. Join him on his vacation adventure in the country with Sasha and Bobik as they spend time with their favourite uncle, none other than Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. This summer, the brilliant composer has offered them a gift they didn't expect, one that will last forever and bring happiness to children all over the world! In addition to an illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer in French, this book is accompanied by a CD featuring recordings of the narrated story and the performances of the compositions “German Song,” “March of the Wooden Soldiers,” “Babayaga,” “The Witch Baba Yaga,” and “Kamarinskaya” from “Album for the Young.” A unique code for the digital download of the recordings and a printable file of the illustrated story is also included.
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.