The Mozart Question

This would be a great extended picture book to use during a Holocaust unit for middle schoolers or older. A beautiful story of family, secrets, and hope.......more

Unbelievably beautiful, moving story. It will take fifteen minutes to read-you'll remember it for the rest of your life. I don't want to give anything away, but I cried through the entire story. So touching.......more

Is it a picture book? Is it a metaphor for adults? Is it a novella? Is it a memoir? Whatever, this book with its soft blue water color cover invited me into a quiet, focused, reflective read. It is so true to childhood experiences of sneaking into parents' memories, finding a treasure that the child......more

A miniature gem - originally published as part of an anthology. It tells, with Morpurgo's unique narrative skill, the simple but tragic story of a world-class violinist, his parents and his teacher. Set largely in Venice, beautifully captured in Michael Foreman's illustrations.......more

A heart touching story based on a terrible time in history. Discusses the importance and impact music can have and how it can affect your later emotions. A great way to introduce Judaism, music, world war one and conflict in schools.......more