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  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Musical Genius is a colorful picture book about all aspects of Mazart’s life from his childhood all the way up to his death.  It describes his family, works, successes, and failures.  This book even includes a glossary of bold musical terms found throughout the text. -- Stewart Ross  2004  Raintree  Chicago, Illinois   J 921 M939

  • Mozart Tonight is a picture book about the life and work of Mozart told as if from his point of view.  It takes place on the opening night of his opera “Don Giovanni” and Mozart looks back on the events in his life that led up that moment. -- Julie Downing  1991  Bradbury Press  New York  j 921 M939

  • Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera is an information-packed book that takes a look behind the scenes of opera at famous composers, the cast, and crew.  This book discusses everything from costuming and make-up to popular opera synopses. -- Anne Siberell  2001  Oxford University Press  New York  J 782.1 S

  • The Magic Flute is a vivid retelling of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s famous opera.  The book is a short read with colorful pictures, but the story of good versus evil is timeless and enjoyed by people of all ages. -- Stephen Spender  1966  Longmans Canada Limited  Toronto  J 782.1 M

  • Sing Me A Story is a book of illustrated opera retellings from Verdi’s “Aida” to Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffmann.”  Included is Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”  This book is labeled for children, but its sophisticated illustrations and text make it enjoyable for children and adults alike. -- Jane Rosenberg  1989  Thames and Hudson Inc.  New York  J 792.545 R