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Beethoven
Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, July 1, 1994)As part of the "Famous Children Series," this delightful story recounts episodes from the childhood of Beethoven. The story of a children from a poor family in Bonn, and how his musical gifts helped him overcome his disadvantages. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of his times.
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Mozart
Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, June 11, 1992)Delightful stories recount episodes from the childhood of famous composers and artists. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of their times. Young Wolfgang Amadeus was a child prodigy. In this story, he and his talented sister are taken to Vienna, where their wonderful music-making amazes the Emperor of Austria.
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Bach
Ann Rachlin
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, June 10, 1992)As part of the "Famous Children Series," this delightful story recounts episodes from the childhood of Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian Bach studied music under the stern direction of his older brother Christophe-and how this small boy's talent came to the fore. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of his times.
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Tchaikovsky
Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, April 12, 1993)When Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky was a student, his parents encouraged him to study law. Still, his true love remained for music. When finally he abandoned law, the world gained a memorable composer of symphonies, concertos, and ballet music.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, April 1, 1994)Leonardo da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452. During his childhood, Leonardo's interests were drawn in many directions. He grew up to become a great artist, inventor, and engineer-one of the great geniuses of all time.
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Brahms
Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, April 12, 1993)As part of the "Famous Children Series," this delightful story recounts episodes from the childhood of Johannes Brahms. His parents recognized his talent, but they had no extra money to pay for music lessons. Yet true genius always finds a way. Few of Johannes's childhood friends were surprised when he grew up to become a great composer. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of his times.
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Chopin
Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, April 12, 1993)Frederic Chopin was born in Poland-a land far from Paris, London and Vienna, the music capitals of Europe. Even so, his pianistic genius and his gift for creating beautiful melodies were quickly discovered by his teachers. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of the times.
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At the Altar
L.M. Montgomery
Mass Market Paperback (Bantam, May 1, 1995)Stern parents, awkward circumstances, misunderstandings, lovers’ quarrels – and one very determined cat – are some of the many hindrances that Montgomery’s characters find themselves battling on the way to the altar. But Montgomery helps her lovers overcome these obstacles to true love by a wonderful assortment of means: maiden aunts come to the rescue; two pairs of twins play major roles; a marauding pig is an unusual cupid; the lovers themselves come up with striking solutions. Whatever storms they must weather on the sea of love, whether they are rich or poor, young or old, trembling with romance or properly practical, in Montgomery’s hands courting couples seem destined to live “happily ever after.”Funny, heartwarming, and full of romance, these eighteen stories are sure to delight Montgomery’s many fans.From the Hardcover edition.
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Michelangelo
Tony Hart, Susan Hellard
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, April 1, 1994)Michelangelo's magnificent paintings, statues, and architectural designs rank among the highest achievements of the Italian Ren-aissance. He was born a generation after Leonardo da Vinci, and grew up in an atmosphere in which art was in full flower.
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