Wagner : The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Little Plays

A gentle introduction invites young listeners into the world of a 19th‑century composer whose childhood began in a quirky Leipzig house called the Red and White Lion. The story shares how, after losing his father as an infant, he was raised by a devoted mother and step‑father, and how his early fascination was with writing little plays rather than music. As he grows, the narrative hints at his surprising turn toward composition, setting the stage for the bold operas that would later challenge traditional rules.

The book is more than a biography; it turns reading into a hands‑on project. Children cut out illustrated portraits, paste them in the right places, and even stitch the pages together with a cord that comes in the envelope, creating their very own personalized volume. At the back, blank pages encourage them to write a short story about the composer, using the facts they’ve gathered, making the learning experience both creative and memorable.