{"product_id":"9781902283289","title":"The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera","description":"Opera is one of the most spectacular and exhilarating art forms in the world, but it is often perceived as being difficult for children to understand.  This sumptuous anthology tells a different story.  Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classic operas, retelling them in a way that will capture them for the unforgettable experience of seeing opera performed live.    \u003cbp\u003e  Each story opens with background information on the composer and a scene-setting introduction, while endnotes offer advice for parents on the best recordings.  The book is lavishly illustrated throughout by James Mayhew, whose life-long love and knowledge of his subject brings a truly theatrical sparkle to the page.      \u003c\/bp\u003e","brand":"Barefoot Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019310809328,"sku":"9781902283289","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781902283289_p0.gif?v=1763612695","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781902283289","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}