Van De Velde Beauvert T./ Pef - Une Bete De Scene
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- A tender and humorous story that blends the world of opera with children's imagination, ideal for a first step towards the lyrical stage.
- A sparkling and musical text by Thierry Beauvert, designed to captivate listeners and stimulate curiosity about musical awakening.
- Expressive illustrations by Pef, instantly recognizable, that bring the dragon and the theater's backstage to life.
- A short and accessible format (32 pages), perfect for family reading, classroom use, or musical awakening workshops.
Manufacturer Information
Van De Velde
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Summary of This Book
A little girl attends an opera where a dragon commands the stage with an impressive presence. Fascinated by this "stage beast," she takes advantage of the intermission to sneak backstage and talk to him. Far from being frightening, the dragon proves sensitive, amused, and above all very flattered by the interest shown in him. Then, like an artist interviewed after the performance, he begins to tell his life story: his dreams, his daily life, his emotions, and everything that lies behind the show.
The story plays with the codes of theater and opera, emphasizing the magic of the backstage, the anticipation of the intermission, and the meeting between the audience's world and that of the performers. Thierry Beauvert's writing, both lyrical and playful, naturally invites reading aloud, savoring the rhythm of the sentences, and imagining the voices, sets, and music. It is a valuable resource for musical awakening: it talks about the stage, characters, expression, and how a story can be told as much through words as through atmosphere.
Pef's illustrations add an extra theatrical dimension: gestures, glances, set details... everything is designed to nourish the imagination. This book is intended for children, but also for adults who wish to share a lively reading moment and gently open the door to the world of classical music with humor, poetry, and warmth.
Technical specifications
| Composer | Thierry Beauvert / Pef | Genre | Classical |
| Instrumentation | Musical awakening | Pages | 32 |
| Collection | Youth | Year of Publication | 1988 |
Questions frequently asked
What age is this 32-page musical book suitable for?
Classified in the Youth collection, the book is aimed at children and allows shared reading with adults around the world of opera.
Does Une Bête de scène allow for introducing opera to a child?
The story takes place in an opera house, between the auditorium and the backstage area. The encounter with a dragon performer stages the intermission, the characters, and the atmosphere of the show.
Who wrote and illustrated this work?
The text is by Thierry Beauvert and the illustrations are created by Pef. The images develop the theatrical universe through gestures, glances, and set elements.
Can the book be used as a support for reading aloud?
The writing is described as lyrical and mischievous, with a rhythm suitable for reading aloud and imagining voices.
What is the year of publication of Van De Velde Beauvert T./ Pef - Une Bête De Scene?
This publication dates from 1988. It has 32 pages and belongs to the Youth collection.



