LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS: TCHAIKOVSKY (HB)

Born in the Ural Mountains in Russia, Pyotr first started taking piano lessons at the age of five. Though his talent for the instrument was obvious from an early age, his parents encouraged him to work hard at school so that he could have a practical, sensible job. But it was at the keys of his piano where he felt most at home. Today, his emotional, soaring melodies are played in concert halls and theatres across the world. Features extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile.