This picture book is based on two real people, Daniel Mergler and Beethoven. We have all heard of Beethoven, but how many know of Daniel Mergler, who despite his talent desired to use his skills to pass on his love of music to his students, rather than play before audiences.

This story imagines what it would have been like to take classes from him, as the girl did in this story. I love how her love of music and his, is described as the hours flying away, and time stopping all together when they played.

It is a sweet story.

A good way to honor a man, and a good way to describe the love of music that some have at an early age.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.