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My First Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day
Press the buttons to hear 6 sounds
Series: The Story Orchestra
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From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music. The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories,...
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See moreMy First Story Orchestra: The Four Seasons in One Day features six of Vivaldi's best-known pieces of music from his famous violin concerti, retold for the youngest members of the family.
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Description
From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music.
The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories, paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.
Listen to the changing seasons and watch the leaves change colour in Vivaldi's Four Seasons in One Day. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.
Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Carnival of the Animals.
Manufacturer's note: Open the white battery-case door on the back of the book. Flick the battery switch to the 'ON' position. To conserve battery, turn 'OFF' between use. Push the mesh button on each page to hear a noise. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories, paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.
Listen to the changing seasons and watch the leaves change colour in Vivaldi's Four Seasons in One Day. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.
Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Carnival of the Animals.
Manufacturer's note: Open the white battery-case door on the back of the book. Flick the battery switch to the 'ON' position. To conserve battery, turn 'OFF' between use. Push the mesh button on each page to hear a noise. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711292468
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Board book
Date Published: 06 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Illustration: color illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 167.0mm
Height: 167.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 14
About the Author
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children's stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.
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