Synopses & Reviews
Sergei Prokofiev composed his andlt;iandgt;Peter and the Wolfandlt;/iandgt; 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. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; 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 andlt;iandgt;notandlt;/iandgt; turn immediately to the last page.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Chris Raschka is the illustrator of andlt;iandgt;The Hello, Goodbye Windowandlt;/iandgt;, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book andlt;iandgt;Yo! Yes?andlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; Charlie Parker Played Be Bopandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; Mysterious Theloniousandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; John Coltraneand#8217;s Giant Stepsandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;Canand#8217;t Sleep.andlt;/iandgt; He lives with his wife and son in New York City.Chris Raschka is the illustrator of andlt;iandgt;The Hello, Goodbye Windowandlt;/iandgt;, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book andlt;iandgt;Yo! Yes?andlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; Charlie Parker Played Be Bopandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; Mysterious Theloniousandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; John Coltraneand#8217;s Giant Stepsandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;Canand#8217;t Sleep.andlt;/iandgt; He lives with his wife and son in New York City.