When his friend Victor suddenly dies, composer Mussorgsky is deeply saddened. But, with the help of his friends, and through his own music, Modest finds a way to keep Victor's spirit alive. Readers of all ages will enjoy the inspirational story behind the composition of Pictures at an Exhibition. Bright, colorful illustrations incorporate elements of Russian folk art and traditional symbols. View pages from artist JoAnn Kitchel's notebook for explanations of the symbols and see her pencil-sketch research of the Russian culture.

 

This book is part of a book series called Once Upon a Masterpiece .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

A professional storyteller for more than 30 years, H. J. Arrington is best known for her spin on African folktales. She has worked as a teacher, professor, reading resource specialist, and educational consultant. JoAnn E. Kitchel currently resides in Nashua, New Hampshire, where she is a freelance illustrator. Native to Lansing, Michigan, she received her B. A. from Central Michigan University and has served in the Peace Corps as an art teacher. She is also the illustrator of The Heart of aFriendship and other children's books, such as The Farewell Symphony and Raven's Gift.