Ever since its premiere just over a century ago The Mikado has consistently held the stages as one of the world's best-loved comic operas. The story retold by Kenneth Lillington tells how Nanki-Poo son of the Mikado overcomes all opposition to marry his sweetheart Yum-Yum. On the way he encounters such unforgettable characters as Ko-Ko the timid tailor unexpectedly promoted to the rank of Lord High Executioner and Pooh-Bah Lord High Everything Else who is so proud that he refuses to lift a finger - except on payment of a small fee...This exquisitely illustrated Easy Piano Picture Book incorporates easy-to-play versions of the most famous songs from theshow including Three Little Maids from School The Moon and I and Tit-Willow.It will delight Gilbert and Sullivan fans of all ages.