A Symphony of Stories

Name: A Symphony of Stories
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SKU: 9781915659347
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Musical Myths and Tuneful Tales

By James Mayhew

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A follow-up to Once Upon a Tune, this beautiful gift book introduces children to six more musical classics through story and illustration. Six world-famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers are featured in this beautiful gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through... Read More

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Following bestseller Once Upon a Tune, this beautiful gift book introduces children to six more musical classics through story and illustration

Description

A follow-up to Once Upon a Tune, this beautiful gift book introduces children to six more musical classics through story and illustration.

Six world-famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers are featured in this beautiful gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration. James Mayhew tells the stories of six much-loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations:

Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns

The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy

The Butterfly Lovers by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao

The Planets by Gustav Holst

The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915659347

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 786g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

James Mayhew is an internationally acclaimed author, artist and storyteller. Once Upon A Tune was inspired by his work with orchestras and musicians, presenting concerts that incorporate stories, music and art created live on stage. He is the illustrator of the Mrs Noah series written by Jackie Morris (twice nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal). He lives in Suffolk, England, where the big skies and gentle light are perfect for artists.

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