{"product_id":"i-vivaldi-9780802855862","title":"I, Vivaldi","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this picture book inspired by the life of Antonio Vivaldi, the composer himself narrates how a creative, determined boy grew up to create masterpieces like \"The Four Seasons.\"\u003c\/p\u003e Despite his mother's vow for him to become a priest, young Vivaldi is only interested in music. He soon grows from a feisty, violin-obsessed boy into a stubborn young man who puts his musical training ahead of his studies for priesthood. Beautiful, ornate artwork portrays the spirit and splendor of Vivaldi's hometown of Venice. A historical note, musical score, and glossary will help readers more fully appreciate the composer's Baroque context and his enduring genius.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanice\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTom Shefelman\u003c\/b\u003e collaborated on several children's books before Tom's death in 2017, including \u003ci\u003eA Paradise Called Texas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSophie's War\u003c\/i\u003e (both Eakin Press). Their titles have received many honors, including New York Library Best Book for the Teen Age, CBC Notable Book, and IRA Children's Choice awards. The husband-wife team lived and worked in Texas, where Janice still resides. Visit their website at shefelmanbooks.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554267074834,"sku":"9780802855862","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_49e1cb90-b923-4a33-931d-8847dc75dfdd.jpg?v=1731710757","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-vivaldi-9780802855862","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}