**For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart** by Lou Fancher explores the life of Maria Anna Mozart, the mother of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The story beautifully paints her as a dedicated and nurturing figure, highlighting her influence on Wolfgang's early musical education and his burgeoning talents. Through vivid illustrations and poignant narrative, the book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by Maria Anna, showcasing her role in a musical legacy that would resonate through the ages. It emphasizes the passion for music that was integral to their family life and nurtured the genius of a young Mozart. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Tricycle Press .

Elizabeth Rusch's first children's book, Generation Fix, was a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Children's Book. A contributor to numerous magazines, she lives in Portland, OR. Artist K. E. Lewis lives in Seattle. STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER have collaborated on over 45 picture books. Their work has received rave reviews and won awards, including My Many Colored Days , I Walk at Night , and New York's Bravest . Visit them online at www. johnsonandfancher. com.