The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker: Press the note to hear Tchaikovsky's music

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this retelling of the classic ballet story. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is Christmas Eve at Claras house. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air. Claras parents are having a party, and her little brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Claras godfather, a toymaker, arrives with gifts, including a very special one for her-a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. After Fritz breaks it, the children are sent to bed.The story follows Clara in her dreams as she battles and defeats a mouse king, then travels with her nutcracker-turned-prince to the Land of Sweets where she watches its enchanting inhabitants perform beautiful dances. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballets music, including "The Waltz of the Flowers," "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," "The Russian Dance," and the awesome "Finale."Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sound board at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of The Nutcracker ballet. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings 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 Beauty, and Four Seasons in One Day.WARNING: This product contains a button battery. Keep batteries out of reach of children. To activate the battery pull the tab from behind the secure battery on first use. This book complies to Australian Safety Standards. Notes A beautiful retelling of this well-loved Christmas story. Press the musical note and listen to a section of the original sound from Tchaikovskys score. Author Biography 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 childrens 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. Review The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention. * Parents in Touch * a clever way to show the way music and narrative combine and Courtney-Tickles illustrations are fittingly festive. * Achuka * Long Description From the illustrator of The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day comes the story of Clara and her magical Christmas adventure. Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this retelling of the classic ballet story. Watch the Nutcracker battle the Mouse King, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and journey to the Land of Sweets, where wonder and excitement await... Including music from: The Dance of the Reed Flutes, The Waltz of Flowers and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Review Quote The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention. Promotional "Headline" From the illustrator of The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day comes the story of Clara and her magical Christmas adventure. Details ISBN1786030683 Author Jessica Courtney-Tickle Year 2017 ISBN-10 1786030683 ISBN-13 9781786030689 Media Book Publication Date 2017-09-27 Pages 24 Audience Age 6-9 Publisher Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd Series The Story Orchestra Imprint Frances Lincoln Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Format Hardcover Illustrator Jessica Courtney-Tickle Subtitle Press the note to hear Tchaikovskys music Short Title The Story Orchestra: the Nutcracker Language English Audience Children/Juvenile UK Release Date 2017-10-05 AU Release Date 2017-10-05 NZ Release Date 2017-10-05 Contains Button Battery Yes We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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