Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart
CBC Books | Posted: October 18, 2022 3:11 PM | Last Updated: October 18, 2022
Mireille Messier, illustrated by Matte Stephens
A chance encounter with a starling inspires Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this picture book based on a true story.
Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart is based on the true story of how Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most remarkable musicians, was inspired by one of the world's most unremarkable birds: a starling.
In this charming picture book, author Mireille Messier tells the story of a very special relationship and how it began: with a chance musical encounter. And Matte Stephens's playful art captures both the grandeur of 18th century Vienna and the budding unlikely friendship between a famous musician and a humble starling. (From Tundra Books)
Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart is based on the true story of how Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most remarkable musicians, was inspired by one of the world's most unremarkable birds: a starling.
In this charming picture book, author Mireille Messier tells the story of a very special relationship and how it began: with a chance musical encounter. And Matte Stephens's playful art captures both the grandeur of 18th century Vienna and the budding unlikely friendship between a famous musician and a humble starling. (From Tundra Books)
Star is for ages 4 to 8.
Mireille Messier is children's book author of more than 20 books for children. She was born in Montreal, grew up in Ottawa and is based in Toronto. She is also the author of Nutcracker Night and The Branch. The French-language version of her children's book Sergeant Billy won the Forest of Reading Festival's Le prix Mélèze in 2022.
Matte Stephens is an Ontario artist, painter and illustrator. He has illustrated several children's books including Mr. Flux by Kyo Maclear and Tigers and Tea with Toppy by Barbara Kerley and Rhoda Knight Kalt.