The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera (Barefoot Collections) (Barefoot Collections)

by JamesMayhew (Illustrator), Miranda Richardson (Illustrator), ShahrkhHusain (Author)

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Paperback
2007
$11.00

Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classical operas, retelling them in a way that will capture the imagination of today's children. Each story opens with background information on the composer and the opera, plus a musical extract, while endnotes offer advice for parents on best recordings. This title is narrated by Golden Globe winner, Miranda Richardson. 'Children need music! This anthology introduces them to opera in an unforgettable way!' - Placido Domingo. All stories open with an introduction and a new section at the back includes information on famous opera houses, behind the scenes contributors, singers, composers, and more!

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Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classical operas, retelling them in a way that will capture the imagination of today's children. Each story opens with background information on the composer and the opera, plus a musical extract, while endnotes offer advice for parents on best recordings. This title is narrated by Golden Globe winner, Miranda Richardson. 'Children need music! This anthology introduces them to opera in an unforgettable way!' - Placido Domingo. All stories open with an introduction and a new section at the back includes information on famous opera houses, behind the scenes contributors, singers, composers, and more!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Published: 01 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1846860970
ISBN 13: 9781846860973
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews

'A spectacular anthology of exciting, accessible and action-packed stories. Sparkling illustrations bring to life operas by seven great composers.' - Guardian

Author Bio

Shahrukh Husain is a folklorist and psychotherapist, specializing in film, women's studies and myth. She has written several books, including Women Who Wear the Breeches (published as Handsome Heroines by Anchor/Doubleday, 1996) chosen for the Independent's Best Books of 1995 list. Shahrukh has also adapted and rewritten books for film production, including Anita Desai's In Custody (Merchant Ivory Productions), which was nominated for a BAFTA award in 1994. James Mayhew has illustrated a variety of picture books for younger children, as well as many of the great classic tales and, in 1994 he received a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year Award for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams. (Candlewick Press, 1994) James is a passionate opera fan and he has illustrated a number of programs for the Kirov Opera, St. Petersburg, and designed a series of T-shirts for the Metropolitan Opera Guild in New York. Miranda Richardson has many film and television credits to her name, including 'The Hours'; 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'; 'Sleepy Hollow'; 'Empire of the Sun' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Miranda has won two Golden Globe awards for her roles in 'Enchanted April' and 'Fatherland'.