In "Play, Mozart, Play!" by Peter Sís, young readers are introduced to the life and music of the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The story follows a young Mozart as he travels through Europe, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent. Vibrant illustrations accompany the narrative, bringing to life his playful spirit and passion for music. Sís beautifully highlights key moments in Mozart's journey, showcasing both his genius and the joy of creativity. This enchanting tale not only celebrates a musical prodigy but also inspires children to explore their own artistic abilities, encouraging them to embrace the rhythm of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 3 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Greenwillow Books .

Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children.