The Random House Book of Opera Stories

About this book

This spellbinding collection of eight well-known stories was created and designed especially for children. Acclaimed author Adle Geras has dramatically retold familiar operas such as The Magic Flute and Aida giving us timeless tales filled with magic love war friendship and a host of larger-than-life characters. Eight popular illustrators have brought these splendid stories to life in a colorful array of styles. Additionally each opera is accompanied by spectacular costume sketches and a brief biography of the composer. The end result is a truly beautiful fresh entertaining and child-friendly collection for the whole family.