Adventures of Richard Wagner by Opal Wheeler john donne Lift up thine eyes to

Lift up thine eyes to seek the invisible

Cooper's words are perfectly paired with Caldecott Honor artist Carson Ellis's ethereal gouache illustrations

through warm tropical reefs

" Eighty year later

Adventures of Richard Wagner by Opal Wheeler john donne Lift up thine eyes toAt the age of four, Wilhelm Richard Wagner made his first impression on the theatrical world when he pounded on a bass drum and stopped the performance at the Dresden Playhouse right in the midst of his stepfather's lines. This ill fated incident put a temporary stop to Richard's nights backstage, and the punishment was almost more than exuberant little "Dicker" could bear. No more trunks to explore, no more wigs to try on, no more lights and music