{"title":"Series: The Story Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers into a vibrant fusion of music and storytelling, where each book brings classical compositions to life through enchanting narratives and charming illustrations. Perfect for young readers and families, these books create a sensory-rich experience that deepens appreciation for timeless musical pieces while sparking imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on creativity and cultural education, the series offers an engaging introduction to classical music within the context of beautifully crafted stories. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking to explore the arts in a playful and accessible way, blending literary charm with musical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-a-midsummer-nights-dream","title":"The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the enchanting tale penned by William Shakespeare and brilliantly composed by Felix Mendelssohn. This captivating book whisks readers away to ancient Athens, where the preparations for the Duke and Queen's marriage are underway. However, not everyone is as joyous, setting the scene for a magical midsummer's night filled with the mischievous antics of fairies, the earnest performances of lively actors, and the romantic escapades of young lovers in the nearby enchanted woods.\n\nAs you traverse through the beautifully illustrated pages, you and your little one will be invited to press the interactive buttons that activate delightful sound clips from Mendelssohn's evocative score. This interactive feature not only enhances the storytelling experience but also serves as a wonderful introduction to classical music for children.\n\nTowards the end of the book, readers will find an insightful biography of Felix Mendelssohn, offering a glimpse into the composer's life and the creation of his magnificent piece, \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e. Adjacent to this, there is an opportunity to replay the enchanting musical excerpts and delve into an exploration of the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that contribute to the composition's remarkable power. The glossary included provides definitions for various musical terms, aiding in the educational journey.\n\nThe Story Orchestra series is celebrated for its ability to bring classical music stories to life through stunning illustrations paired with brief, yet captivating, orchestral sound clips. Other titles in the series include \u003ci\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Hall of the Mountain King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Can Play (vol 1)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Planets\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePeter and the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\nManufacturer's note: Please ensure you pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. The sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to function, which might be challenging for very young children. Each sound clip lasts for approximately 10 seconds.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45760061997292,"sku":"9780711297388","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711297388.jpg?v=1726988149"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-four-seasons-in-one-day-9781847808776","title":"The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow 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, blossom, and lose its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the vibrant scenes illustrated by artist Jessica Courtney-Tickle, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from \u003cem\u003eThe Four Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e violin concerti. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, with details about his composition of \u003cem\u003eThe Four Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003cem\u003eStory Orchestra series\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835192692972,"sku":"9781847808776","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24815213482845.jpg?v=1758538121"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-peter-and-the-wolf-by-jessica-courtney-tickle-9780711294172","title":"The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce little ones to the magic of classical music with this reimagining of one of legendary composer Prokofiev's most famous suites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeter and the Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather. His grandfather warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens Peter's animal friends - a duck, a bird and his grandfather's cat - he decides to ignore his grandfather's warning and save them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your child journey through the magical scenes, read the story text in each circle aloud and press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning via an immersive experience. The soothing natural scenes are illustrated impeccably, with sweeping greenery and orange, summery landscapes spread across each page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the adventurous Peter as he explores the woods for the first time. And this lovely book tells a sweet story while also introducing kids to the power and beauty of classical music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Sergei Prokofiev, with details about his composition of \u003cem\u003ePeter and the Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNext 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. Also available in the Story Orchestra series: \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1) and The Planets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835193807084,"sku":"9780711294172","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6328333482441.jpg?v=1758538141"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-planets-by-jessica-courtney-tickle-9780711289161","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Planets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tale is about a brother and sister who adventure deep into our solar system. Our story begins one night as Helen and Tim get ready for bed in their new space rocket bunk beds... but sleep will have to wait as they magically blast up, up, up into the glittering night sky, leaving planet Earth far below them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen and Tim journey here, there, and everywhere through our majestic solar system. They soar past the cold rocky surface of Mars as it rises into towering peaks and plunges into deep canyons and glide through a bumpy asteroid belt made of icy rocks. They blast deeper into our solar system, exploring the dazzling stars and astounding planets along the way. But now it really is time to head home! As the rocket speeds towards Earth, Tim and Helen watch the sun rise over their planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Gustav Holst, with details about his composition of \u003cem\u003eThe Planets\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e 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. The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003cem\u003eStory Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series: \u003cb\u003eFour Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eI Can Play (vol 1).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835195085036,"sku":"9780711289161","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6278223482441.jpg?v=1758538270"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-by-katy-flint-9780711249523","title":"The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next title in this best-selling sound series reimagines \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saëns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely turtle; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes extracts from The Swan, Aquarium, Fossils, and Finale (from Disney's \u003cem\u003eFantasia\u003c\/em\u003e) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the suite's music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, with details about his composition of \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eStory Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837541241068,"sku":"9780711249523","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/271e0316c8e5fb46d2775aebc28260a4.jpg?v=1758652669"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-swan-lake-by-katy-flint-9780711241503","title":"The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess, and an evil sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince Siegfried's 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried dreams of running away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe follows an enchanting flock of swans to a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette, who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Prince Siegfried as he attends his birthday party, is tricked into proposing to Von Rothbart's daughter Odile, and returns to the lake to battle the evil sorcerer. Will the prince be reunited with his swan princess?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet's music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837544812780,"sku":"9780711241503","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5801643482441.jpg?v=1758614392"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-hansel-and-gretel-9781836007395","title":"The Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting magic of \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel\u003c\/em\u003e in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites. Push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day, their mother, furious at them for not completing their household chores, sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of one of the greatest fairy tales, press the buttons on each page to hear 10 excerpts from the incidental music! Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Engelbert Humperdinck, with details about his composition of \u003cem\u003eHansel and Gretel\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in the Story Orchestra series: \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1), The Planets, Peter and the Wolf,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer's note: Please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46838002680044,"sku":"9781836007395","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19144563482841.jpg?v=1758627681"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-sleeping-beauty-9781786030931","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible guest arrives and places a curse on the princess, the kingdom must find the one special person who can defeat it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes illustrated by artist Jessica Courtney Tickle, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet's music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders should press firmly on the pages to activate the soundboard at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003ci\u003eStory Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFour Seasons in One Day.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46838003073260,"sku":"9781786030931","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24924143482823.jpg?v=1758627688"},{"product_id":"my-first-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-by-quarto-9780711292444","title":"My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the internationally bestselling series, discover the magical world of \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e with 6 sounds - the perfect introduction to classical music for babies and toddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMy First Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas, and musical stories paired with six 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, hear lions roar and dinosaurs stomp - and more! - in these pieces from Camille Saint-Saëns's much-loved suite. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music as the story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003cem\u003eMy First Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series: \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46841072287980,"sku":"9780711292444","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6311053482441.jpg?v=1758706535"},{"product_id":"story-orchestra-i-can-play-vol-1-by-katy-flint-9780711264908","title":"Story Orchestra: I Can Play (vol 1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from the story books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. Colour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from the series are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Can Play:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Dance of the Reed Flutes - The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlight of the Swans - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDance of the Cygnets - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRoyal March of the Lions - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Elephant - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Swan - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Dawn Chorus - The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and programme music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series: \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Flute, Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect first keyboard to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46841127207148,"sku":"9780711264908","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6035693482441.jpg?v=1758707948"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-in-the-hall-of-the-mountain-king-9780711271975","title":"The Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tale of a boy's adventure through the valleys and mountains of the Norwegian countryside begins at a wedding feast far, far away. Peer Gynt is bored and he's longing for adventure. After sneaking off from the party, he finds himself at a peaceful lake where he meets some dairy people. When he lies about his escapades riding reindeers through the sky, they dare him to go to the lair of the Mountain King, the king of the trolls. The king's halls are dark and spooky, and it isn't long before Peer is captured. How will he escape? And will he learn the importance of humility and the value of friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Edvard Grieg, with details about his composition of Peer Gynt. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003cem\u003eStory Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series: \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eI Can Play (vol 1)\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843401240812,"sku":"9780711271975","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6106363482441.jpg?v=1758799286"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-magic-flute-by-katy-flint-9780711260139","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the sorcery of \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/i\u003e in this musical retelling of the opera. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing and singers singing from Mozart's score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tale of a prince, a princess, and a magic flute begins in a mountain ridge between two magical lands. Prince Tamino enters, chased by a dragon, but three brave mountain rangers gallop past on horseback to rescue him. His cowardly friend Papageno comes out from his hiding place and they revive the prince. The rangers ask for one favour in return. Their boss, the Queen of the Night, asks Prince Tamino to rescue her daughter, Princess Pamina, from the evil Sun King. She gives Tamino a magic flute and Papageno some magic bells to help them. The story follows Prince Tamino as he breaks into the Sun King's palace, charms the court with his magic flute, and gets caught by the guards. Will the prince escape with the princess?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the opera's music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Mozart, with details about his composition of \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003ci\u003eI Can Play (vol 1)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848046432492,"sku":"9780711260139","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5988003482441.jpg?v=1758958599"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker-9781786030689","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Christmas Eve at Clara's house. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air. Clara's parents are having a party, and her little brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Clara's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 ballet's music, including \"The Waltz of the Flowers,\" \"The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,\" \"The Russian Dance,\" and the awesome \"Finale.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003ci\u003eStory Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 with Australian Safety Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848046924012,"sku":"9781786030689","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/85295c2b029b6b19ac4bbb57d8c22676.jpg?v=1758963916"},{"product_id":"my-first-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker-9780711295506","title":"My First Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Clara on a magical adventure to the Land of Sweets in this retelling of the classic ballet story. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the exceptional quality music as the story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy First Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas, and musical stories paired with 6 ten-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the \u003cem\u003eMy First Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series: Swan Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out the back of the book before use and flick the small button to turn it on. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868964540652,"sku":"9780711295506","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6341673482441.jpg?v=1759778506"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-i-can-play-swan-lake-9781836007449","title":"The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho says you need lessons to start making music? With \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook—just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky's spellbinding score!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves—no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky's magical ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they're ready, there's space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive musical book brings the world of classical music to life in a way that's playful, imaginative, and completely child-led. With storytelling at its heart, \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect first piano book for children who want to explore sound, story, and creativity all in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46917254840556,"sku":"9781836007449","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cd4b5a997b53e711f4fdaf69e2dee330.jpg?v=1761375979"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-i-can-play-the-nutcracker-by-frances-lincoln-childrens-books-9781836002321","title":"The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The Nutcracker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e as you follow the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new \u003cem\u003eStory Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e format, young readers can now play the tunes themselves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, enabling even the youngest child to learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling, along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e story are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Can Play: The Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGrandfather's Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClara's Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWaltz of the Snowflakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRussian Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDance of the Reed Flutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWaltz of the Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46917254906092,"sku":"9781836002321","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/da2d193fbcfd3261055f26b1b80926c3.jpg?v=1761375985"},{"product_id":"my-first-story-orchestra-swan-lake-9780711295469","title":"My First Story Orchestra: Swan Lake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce babies and toddlers to the magic of classical music with this reimagining of one of legendary composer Tchaikovsky's most famous ballets. \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about a young prince in love with a beautiful young girl who turns into a swan at sunrise. Every day, the swans take flight across the lake. Then, at night, they dance under the moonlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you and your young child journey through the magical scenes, read the story text in each circle aloud and press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning via an immersive experience. The soothing natural scenes are illustrated impeccably, with glistening, wintery landscape spreads across each page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the gently gliding Swan Queen as she transforms and captures the heart of the Prince. The \u003cem\u003eMy First Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series brings classical music to life for children aged 0-3 through illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and programme music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. Also available from the \u003cem\u003eMy First Story Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e series: The Nutcracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995832799468,"sku":"9780711295469","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6341303482441.jpg?v=1763119745"},{"product_id":"my-first-story-orchestra-four-seasons-in-one-day-by-quarto-9780711292468","title":"My First Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day","description":"From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Carnival of the Animals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer'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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995832832236,"sku":"9780711292468","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6311293482441.jpg?v=1763119745"},{"product_id":"story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-musical-puzzle-9780711293953","title":"Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals: Musical Puzzle","description":"Carnival of the Animals musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Sans original score, a perfect gift for music fans and animal lovers \u003cbr\u003e4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical notes inside the shaped pieces to hear the music  \u003cbr\u003eSturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7  21 cm  \u003cbr\u003eEdutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of The Carnival of the Animals and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiece together the magical adventure of Camille Saint-Sans Carnival of the Animals with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin with a musical tray that tells the story of The Carnival of the Animals - from the elephants double-bass waltz to the gently plinking melody of the aquarium, and from the clacking xylophone of the fossils to the swans rippling rolled chords.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, piece together an enchanting illustration showing two brothers discovering The Carnival of the Animals and joining in the animals parade. As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Saint-Sans original score. Hear the herd of elephants heavy steps, imagine a school of fish glimmering and gliding and follow the swans majestic glide through its calm, cello-led melody.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending, as well as a brief biography of the composer and how the music connects with the story.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996212449516,"sku":"9780711293953","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bf2f6c703d89f9ee6245e455dc746ddf.jpg?v=1763156102"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-swan-lake-musical-puzzle-9780711287075","title":"The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake: Musical Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwan Lake musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7  21 cm \/ 11.7  8.3 in. 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Swan Lake and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music, and the story's ending on one side and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of Swan Lake - from Prince Siegfried's encounter with a flock of swans after running away from home to his discovery that the most beautiful swan is actually a human princess, Odette, who has been cursed by an evil sorcerer, to how the curse is finally lifted. Using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, the swans, their retreating adversaries and their beautiful kingdom. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine the flock of swan ballerinas spinning gracefully to the shimmering strings and spellbinding harp, the four cygnets dancing in unison to the playful music of two oboes and more. Flip the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story. This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.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 sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Nutcracker,The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996513390828,"sku":"9780711287075","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2d1033205531c5d8281789f17b21997e.jpg?v=1763151981"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker-musical-puzzle-9780711287082","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle","description":"\u003cbr\u003eNutcracker musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7  21 cm \/ 11.7  8.3 in.\u003cbr\u003e4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music\u003cbr\u003eEdutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of The Nutcracker story and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side and the full puzzle image on the other\u003cbr\u003ePiece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.\u003cbr\u003eBegin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of The Nutcracker story - from the special gift Clara receives from her uncle on Christmas Eve, a wooden nutcracker shaped like a soldier, to the toy's transformation into a prince who takes Clara on a tour of his kingdom, the Land of Sweets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Clara, her grand Christmas tree, the nutcracker and some of the fantastic characters she meets on her adventure. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine dancers leaping through the air and spinning furiously across the stage to the classic 'Russian Dance', the Sugar Plum Fairy dancing delicately to the sparkly sound of the celesta and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlip the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996513423596,"sku":"9780711287082","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c578ba4e590dccd35f59807fa33bd0e6.jpg?v=1763151974"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-sleeping-beauty-musical-puzzle-9780711293946","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Sleeping Beauty: Musical Puzzle","description":"Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas \u003cbr\u003e4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music  \u003cbr\u003eSturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7  21 cm.  \u003cbr\u003eEdutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty - from the birth of Princess Aurora and her curse by the evil fairy Carabosse, to when she pricks her finger on a spindle on her sixteenth birthday and falls into a deep sleep - and discover how the curse is finally lifted with the help of the lilac fairy.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, piece together the enchanting illustration showing the happy ending to this magical story. Prince Florimund awakens the sleeping beauty, Princess Aurora, with a gentle kiss, the palace reawakens, and the Prince and Princess decide to celebrate their marriage in their beautiful kingdom. As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine the ballerinas and flowers spinning gracefully to Tchaikovskys most famous waltz, Once Upon a Dream, the stormy notes of Carabosse's angry spell and the hopeful, rising notes of the princess's magical awakening.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending, as well as a brief biography of the composer and how his music connects with the story.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available from the Story Orchestra series: The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, Swan Lake, Swan Lake: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Hall of the Mountain King,Four Seasons in One Day and The Planets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996513521900,"sku":"9780711293946","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/be555bb188670916eb576ff50f8da443.jpg?v=1763151969"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-planets-musical-puzzle-by-jessica-courtney-tickle-9781836006275","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Planets: Musical Puzzle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a musical journey through time and space with \u003cem\u003eThe Story Orchestra: The Planets: Musical Puzzle\u003c\/em\u003e, an interactive adventure that turns Holst's famous score into a creative hands-on experience for your little reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren begin their journey by jumping straight into the opening scene, where two siblings launch into space and travel from planet to planet. As they explore Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus, they press special shaped puzzle pieces to hear real orchestral music from Holst's score. Each sound clip brings the story to life, from bold, thundering drums to delicate, sparkling strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the 48-piece puzzle is complete, children can flip the double-sided poster to reveal the final part of the journey, along with fascinating facts about the composer and his interstellar masterpiece. With its mix of music, puzzles and storytelling, this is a joyful way to inspire curiosity and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in the Story Orchestra series: \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIn the Hall of the Mountain King\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eI Can Play (vol 1)\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Planets\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePeter and the Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. If you experience any issues with your puzzle, please contact the manufacturer directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487656886508,"sku":"9781836006275","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e422f1ff4614efcd543875b2ef06bd01.jpg?v=1775787983"},{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-alices-adventures-in-wonderland-9781805701798","title":"The Story Orchestra: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTumble into a world of magic and music in this interactive retelling of \u003cem\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e by Lewis Carroll. With the push of a button, hear the real orchestra play as the story unfolds across the pages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, Alice catches sight of a rabbit in a waistcoat, speeding past. Intrigued, she follows it down a rabbit hole into a world full of drama, wonder, and magic. Join Alice as she shrinks and grows, takes part in a race, and is put on trial in front of the Queen of Hearts! But is it real or just a dream?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach page features a sound button that plays one of ten enchanting 10‑second clips from an actual Royal Ballet performance, adding atmosphere and excitement to every scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, young readers can learn about composer Joby Talbot—whose celebrated score inspired the sounds in the story—and explore a child‑friendly musical glossary filled with musical words and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive sound book offers children a joyful way to experience a timeless classic through the power of music, told in the beloved, bestselling Story Orchestra style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from the Story Orchestra series: \u003cem\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIn the Hall of the Mountain King\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Planets\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePeter and the Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHansel and Gretel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURER'S NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please flick the on\/off button at the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022124134636,"sku":"9781805701798","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805701798-the-story-orchestra-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland.jpg?v=1785288674"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-the-story-orchestra.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}