Henry is the author's grandson. The book describes the life and many talents of Beethoven in a way that small children can understand. It teaches them about music, as well as the various categories of musical instruments.

Beethoven for Henry is the third in the series of books for young readers.

"I read Beethoven for Henry to my son. I think I learned as much as he did. I liked the way musical instruments were pictured and described. Together we learned a lot of new musical terms. He wants to learn to play the piano but we don't have a piano. Thanks, Miriam! "

– Henry L.