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Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback (Sound Book)
ISBN: 9781847808776
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Age Range: 5-8 years
Overview
The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day is the first book in the bestselling Story Orchestra series, blending storytelling with classical music. Follow Isabelle and her dog Pickle on a magical journey through the seasons, pressing the sound buttons to hear ten excerpts from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Beautifully illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle, this interactive hardback introduces young readers to orchestral music through a charming, easy-to-follow story, making it a wonderful gift for music-loving children.
About the Book
Discover what it would be like to travel through the four seasons in one day in this musical story based on the classical masterpiece The Four Seasons. Isabelle carries a little apple tree with her throughout her adventure, and as she journeys through spring, summer, autumn and winter, readers watch the tree bud, blossom and lose its leaves, mirroring the changing world around her. On every spread, children can push the button to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing excerpts from Vivaldi's famous violin concerti, bringing each scene vividly to life.
Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sound board built into the back of the book, encouraging hands-on, interactive learning. At the back of the book, families will also find a short biography of composer Antonio Vivaldi, with details about how The Four Seasons came to be written, giving curious young minds extra context about the music they are hearing. The combination of narrative, art and sound makes this a uniquely immersive introduction to classical music for children who may never have picked up an instrument or attended a concert before. It is a fantastic first step into the world of orchestral music, ideal for bedtime reading, music lessons, or simply sharing a story together.
- Interactive sound buttons play 10 real excerpts from Vivaldi's Four Seasons
- Sturdy hardback sound book built to withstand repeated little-hand use
- Beautifully illustrated by award-nominated artist Jessica Courtney-Tickle
- Introduces classical music and composer history in a fun, story-led way
- First title in the bestselling Story Orchestra series
- A memorable gift for birthdays, Christmas or budding young musicians
About the Author
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her favourite subjects to draw are nature and foliage, alongside children's stories about adventure and exploration, and she has a particular fondness for illustrating musicians, dancers and theatrical scenes. Jessica is influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art, as well as numerous painters and printmakers, and this rich visual style shines throughout The Story Orchestra series.
Why You'll Love This Book
A gorgeous, giftable introduction to classical music that combines storytelling, art and sound in one interactive hardback. Perfect for curious young readers and future music lovers alike, it turns story time into a genuinely magical listening experience.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; you will receive the UK edition with the ISBN as shown.
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