Peter and the Wolf (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780689856525)

Sergei Prokofiev composed his Peter and the Wolf in 1936 with the hope of introducing children to the instruments of the orchestra. It happens that he also devised a wonderfully dramatic story. The characters - boy, bird, duck, cat, grandfather, wolf, hunters - and their doings have been beloved by young and old for decades.

Writer, artist, musician, and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka has given the original story a new setting: a stage performance. Here you will relish language inspired music; enjoy mischief, suspense, and triumph in the theater; and delight in a surprise (and an additional character) Prokofiev's merry tale didn't provide. Please do not turn immediately to the last page.

Author: Chris Raschka, Sergei Prokofiev
ISBN-10: 0689856520
ISBN-13: 9780689856525
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 10.35h x 10.31w x 0.35d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 127428 / Peter and the Wolf


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2008 pg. 1014
Publishers Weekly 09/15/2008 pg. 65
School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 120
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2009
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory