| Peter and the Wolf Contributor(s): Raschka, Chris (Illustrator), Raschka, Chris (Retold by), Prokofiev, Sergei (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689856520 ISBN-13: 9780689856525 Publisher: Atheneum Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2008 Annotation: Composed in 1936 to introduce children to the instruments in an orchestra, Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" is beloved by generations. Now, Caldecott Medalist Raschka gives the original story a new setting--a theater--in a delightful retelling. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2008004472 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 10.31" W x 10.35" (0.94 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 127428 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sergei Prokofiev composed his Peter and the Wolf in 1936 with the hope of introducing children to the instruments of the orchestra. It happens that he also devised a wonderfully dramatic story. The characters - boy, bird, duck, cat, grandfather, wolf, hunters - and their doings have been beloved by young and old for decades. Writer, artist, musician, and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka has given the original story a new setting: a stage performance. Here you will relish language inspired music; enjoy mischief, suspense, and triumph in the theater; and delight in a surprise (and an additional character) Prokofiev's merry tale didn't provide. Please do not turn immediately to the last page. |
Contributor Bio(s): Raschka, Chris: - Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane's Giant Steps; Can't Sleep; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City. |