Once Upon a Tune

Name: Once Upon a Tune
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781913074036
Price: 42.99 NZD
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Stories from the Orchestra

By James Mayhew

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Summary

Once Upon a Tune presents six enchanting stories from around the world that inspired famous classical music pieces. Journey with Peer Gynt to face trolls in The Hall of the Mountain King; encounter a magical broom in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice; confront the Witch of the North in The Swan of Tuonela; sail with Sinbad in Scheherazade; be a prince disguised as a bee in The Flight of the Bumblebee; and become a hero in William Tell. Told with excitement and brought to life by James Mayhew’s stunning illustrations, this book also features Musical Notes with insights on the stories, music, and recommended recordings.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for children aged 5 and above, families interested in classical music and storytelling, as well as primary schools seeking to enrich music education with captivating stories and art.

Six wonderful stories that inspired world-famous music, accompanied by brilliant illustrations

Description

Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music.

You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt in The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice; meet the evil Witch of the North in The Swan of Tuonela; sail the seven seas with Sinbad the Sailor in Scheherazade; be a prince disguised as a bee in The Flight of the Bumblebee and become a fearless hero in William Tell.

The stories are excitingly told and stunningly illustrated by James Mayhew, who is famous for bringing live classical music, art and storytelling to families across the UK.

Includes Musical Notes where you can find out more about the stories and music, plus James’s recommended recordings to download and listen to.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Described as a "gorgeous gift book" with vibrant, full-colour illustrations and rich detail, Once Upon a Tune has been praised for its magical and lyrical storytelling. Reviewers highlight the book as a splendid resource that introduces children to classical music in an engaging way. The inclusion of Musical Notes and recommended recordings adds educational value, making it a wonderful aid for families and schools alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074036

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Mayhew

About the Author

James Mayhew has been creating books for children for over 30 years, including the Kate Greenaway nominated Mrs Noah’s Pockets, and the best-selling Katie and Ella Bella series. He loves experimenting with different techniques and finding just the right approach for each new project. Alongside his work in publishing, James works with a huge variety of orchestras and musicians, presenting highly acclaimed concerts that combine music, story and art, created live on stage. He has performed all over the UK, including the Royal Albert Hall, illustrating and illuminating classics like Scheherazade and William Tell.