Ana Gerhard Bücher

The narrative follows a charming mouse named Minim who adores cheese and music, as he accompanies Emily to her father's workshop, where the legendary composer Niccolò Paganini arrives. A near disaster occurs when Paganini's prized violin nearly falls, but Emily saves it just in time. In gratitude, Paganini performs a piece for her, creating a magical moment. This semi-autobiographical tale includes illustrations, introductory notes about Paganini, and an accompanying CD featuring the story and a performance of "Caprice 24."

The story introduces a delightful mouse named Minim, who adores cheese and music, as he navigates a summer of concerts with his cousin Maxim. As autumn arrives, the orchestra's fatigue prompts a creative solution from the renowned composer Joseph Haydn to address the prince about their prolonged vacation. This semi-autobiographical tale not only entertains but also educates, featuring an illustrated narrative and a CD that includes the story and a performance of Haydn's "Farewell" symphony. It's part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series.

Set in a vibrant café on a spring day, this semi-autobiographical tale introduces readers to the whimsical world of Franz Schubert through the eyes of a cheese-loving mouse named Minim. As Minim nearly falls for a mousetrap baited with cheese, he is rescued by Schubert, who embodies a love for music and life's simple pleasures. The book includes charming illustrations and an accompanying CD featuring a narrated story and a performance of Schubert's "Trout Quintet," making it a delightful blend of storytelling and classical music appreciation.

Through the eyes of a music-loving mouse named Minim, readers are introduced to the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The story unfolds as Minim witnesses the young composer arriving in style, ready to perform. His impromptu concert lifts the spirits of weary dockworkers, showcasing the power of music. Accompanied by a CD featuring the narrated tale and "A Little Night Music," this charming semi-autobiographical story also offers educational resources, making it a delightful addition to the Little Stories of Great Composers series.

Experience a whimsical journey with Minim, a mouse who adores cheese and music, as he embarks on a vacation with friends Sasha and Bobik to visit their uncle, the legendary composer Tchaikovsky. This semi-autobiographical tale weaves together adventure and music, culminating in a timeless gift from Tchaikovsky that promises joy for children everywhere. The book includes an illustrated story, notes on the composer, and an accompanying CD featuring narrated tales and musical performances, enhancing the enchanting experience.

Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music.One day, he witnesses the arrival of a dapper young Mozart and his family as they set foot on a dock one late, cold night. He is no ordinary boy, sporting a white wig and dressed in red velvet, on his way to playing several concerts in the city. To the surprise of all, he begins to play with his sister for the tired customs officer and gloomy dockworkers. The evening air comes to life, and soon, everyone's faces are beaming, their ears ringing with music! In addition to an illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer in French, this book is accompanied by a CD featuring recordings of the narrated story and the performance of the composition A Little Night Music ("Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"). A unique code for the digital download of the recordings and a printable file of the illustrated story is also included.

Little does Minim know that this task is fraught with danger, since there happens to be a tomcat in the building who is always on the lookout for the next meal. Luckily, it's also home to the great composer Antonio Vivaldi, whose music will prove to be irresistible! Included are introductory notes on the composer along with recordings of the narrated story and the composition "Concerto for Winter" from "The Four Seasons." A unique code for the digital download of the recordings is also included.