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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Treat yourself to a unique concert played out through pictures and rhyme with Pamela Glass's The Maestro's Great Snore. One by one, the different musical instruments of an orchestra, including the giant basses, oboes, trumpets, and clarinets, wake up to the sound of the maestro's deep snores. Slowly, the snores get louder with each passing moment, rising to a crescendo. The clarinets were the first to realize they had played the tune before. The piccolos were also aware of this score. As the maestro raises his baton and waves his arms, the symphony starts to flow. Soon, the woodwinds join in alongside the string section, the brass, and the percussion. The maestro continues to snore with the music playing the same simple riff of Beethoven's Fifth.
The Maestro's Great Snore is a fun and hilarious way to introduce young readers to the joys and melodies of classical music. Readers will find captivating pictures and get a first-hand look at the musical symbols of classical music, in addition to learning a few unique terms exclusive to the music genre. Author Pamela Glass has written a short yet entertaining story narrated in rhyme. The illustrations add to the personalities of the different musical instruments and make them feel like distinct characters with voices of their own. Children will not only be entertained but also develop a curiosity about classical music after reading this book. I found the maestro to be the unsung hero of the story, and I think many young readers will feel the same. Grab a copy and enjoy Beethoven like never before!
