Uses pictures, music and words to tell the story of Schubert's life. Accompanying CD includes a narrated version of the story, and recordings of Schubert's music. This book, written in 'child-friendly' language, is presented with entertaining illustrations. It is for young children who can read the story themselves or listen to it on the CD.

Uses pictures, music and words to tell the story of Bach's life. Accompanying CD includes a narrated version of the story, and recordings of Bach's music. This book, written in 'child-friendly' language, is attractively presented with entertaining illustrations. It is for young children who can read the story themselves or listen to it on the CD.

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Presents the legend of Orpheus, a prince of ancient Greece who received a lyre from Apollo and learned to play it so well that he could bring peace and great strength to other creatures.

Picasso's name has become synonymous with creative genius, but who was he - a public figure who lived his life in the headlines, or a private person, unpredictable and filled with secrets? This portrait traces his life from the early years in Spain through his long residence in Paris.

Traces the artist's rise from poverty to worldwide recognition, featuring first-hand accounts of Picasso by his friends, lovers, and colleagues, excerpts from his own writings, and 192 reproductions of his work. Original.