Awards and Honors:
NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2000
Recent praise: “Misplaced your libretto? Not to worry. The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera
highlights the tales of The Little Sweep, The Magic Flute and five other operas. Tall, narrow illustrations by James Mayhew flank the text, and opulent framed full-page artwork mimics the stage.” — Publishers Weekly
“Let this book once and for all dispel any notions that children will not like opera. As this collection demonstrates, beneath that ornate and unfamiliar music are stories of fantasy, romance and suspense that have enchanted young and old for centuries . . . Parents who want to encourage an appreciation of music in their offspring will be hard-pressed to find a more accessible introduction of opera” — ForeWord Magazine