Piece by Piece
How Stephen Sondheim Made Musical Puzzles Come Alive

I literally have no idea who this book is written for. Children, who are the target demographic of picture books, would have no idea who Stephen Sondheim is, nor should they, because I don't think you should be singing songs about the demon barber of Fleet Street to them. Teenagers discovering Sondh......more

This picture book biography tells the story of how Stephen Sondheim became famous for composing and writing songs for Broadway. It provides background biographical details about his life, explains his approach to figuring out the puzzle of a new song, and mentions some of his notable works. The auth......more

Thank you to Astra Books for Young Readers for sharing a finished copy with me to read and review. Using a puzzle metaphor to open this picture book biography, the author shares how Stephen’s life experiences helped shape his career as a Broadway composer. As a child filled with curiosity who loved f......more

This lovely picture book biography hooks readers in the opening with its puzzle metaphor. The lively, energetic illustrations pulse across the pages, visually entertaining as Stephen's life unfolds. Readers will relate to being curious and wanting to know how things work. They may also think about h......more

Piece by Piece makes the magic of theatre come alive. Frankel’s captivating writing shows young readers with a love of music how they, too, can become part of something grand through the art of musicals. This book is perfect for young readers and their parents, alike. A must read to acquaint childre......more