It's a fine spring day in Vienna, but Mozart can't think of a tune. The whole city is filled with musical possibilities – Mozart's pet starling sings a melody, the baker rumbles a bass part, carriage wheels and church bells inspire Mozart to write a wonderful piano concerto. Illustrations are a delight. (Picture book)

An enchanting retelling of The Magic Flute, Mozart's famous opera, first performed in Vienna. Prince Tamino is on a quest to rescue Pamina, daughter of Queen of the Night, from a wicked sorcerer. Tamino and Pamina encounter flying machines, mountains of fire and water, protected by his magic flute. Beautifully illustrated. (Picture book)

It's 1762 in Vienna. Jack and Annie are invited to a party at Schoenbrunn Palace, where they save a young musician named Wolfie from wild animals who've escaped from the palace zoo. (Easy reader)

Annika, a foundling, lives in Vienna with three professors. She loves to see the Lipizanner horses, and ride the giant ferris wheel, but Annika dreams of finding her mother. When an old lady moves next door, stories of priceless jewels and the Star of Kazan are the beginning of Annika's adventures. Full of warmth and Vienna from times past, this is a gem.(Chapter book)

Antonia, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa, grew up in Vienna, and after she married, became Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. Read about Antonia's life in the Hofburg, grand balls and elegant gowns, summers at the Schoenbrunn Palace with picnics, wading in the fountain and horseback riding. (Chapter book)