Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day | Press the Note to Hear Vivaldi’s Music

Discover what it would be like to travel through the four seasons in one day in this musical story based on the classical masterpieceThe Four Seasons push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Vivaldis score.

Overview

Follow a little girl called Isabelle and her dog, Pickle, as they take on the adventure of a lifetime. As a sign of the changing seasons, Isabelle carries a little apple tree with her, and we see it bud, blossomand lose its leaves. As you and your little one journey through the vibrant scenes illustrated by artist Jessica Courtney-Tickle, you willpress the buttons to hear 10 excerpts fromThe Four Seasonsviolin concerti.

At the back of the book, find a shortbiography of the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, with details about his composition ofThe Four Seasons. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read adiscussion of the instruments, rhythmsand musical techniquesthat make them so powerful. Aglossarydefines musical terms.

The Story Orchestra seriesbrings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano.

Also available from the Story Orchestra series:The Magic Flute,I Can Play (vol 1),Carnival of the Animals,Swan Lake,The Sleeping BeautyandThe Nutcracker.

Manufacturers note:please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.

About the Illustrator:

Jessica Courtney-Tickleis an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favorite 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 theaterfrom 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.

Size:26.5 x30.4cm
Format: Hardcover 24 Pages
Reading Age:6 -9 years