Description: "I think this is a marvelous introduction to opera. I heartily recommend it!"--Marilyn Horne"An accessible introduction to an often-intimidating art form: opera. Visually inviting....Added features include a double-page spread that offers an excellent visual explanation of vocal ranges."--Booklist"Filled with detailed explanations and entertaining trivia, this clearly written, lively book introduces readers to the world of opera from curtain opening to curtain call....An excellent resource for reports, this unusual book has an exceptional range of topics for younger students and is an essential purchase for upper elementary and middle school music programs."--School Library Journal [starred review]"Will show you that far from being inaccessible, opera is easy to enjoy and is full of life and color....Very interesting, and the information is well selected....A great introduction to opera. For those who want a refresher, this book is also perfect."--New York Home Educators Newsletter"An engaging introduction to opera for young people....[Siberell's] writing is lively and quick and conveys much of the excitement of opera in ways young people can understand."--Kirkus Reviews"Delightful....A literate, upbeat introduction." -- The Opera Journal

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