We Made a Song (It Takes a Team)

Name: We Made a Song (It Takes a Team)
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526671202
Price: 29.99 NZD
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A behind-the-scenes look at the music industry for budding musicians, producers and songwriters!

By Doro Globus

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Discover the teams behind all your favourite things in this exciting new non-fiction series perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams! Ever wondered how a song gets from an idea into your ears? Meet our songwriter, who is here to take you on a journey... Read More

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Discover the teams behind all your favourite things in this exciting new non-fiction series perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams!

Description

Discover the teams behind all your favourite things in this exciting new non-fiction series perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams!

Ever wondered how a song gets from an idea into your ears? Meet our songwriter, who is here to take you on a journey to learn all about how songs are made. From the initial spark of inspiration to the recording studio, record label, music video recording, and fan-filled concert – this is a comprehensive look at the team and process behind making a song.

For curious readers who love music to those interested in what working in music is really like, this is the perfect first introduction to the music industry for ages 6+.

Written and illustrated by internationally bestselling duo, Doro Globus and Rose Blake, this is a brilliant book about the joy of teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. So plug in your headphones and get listening!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526671202

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rose Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 40

Collections

Career Development Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Doro Globus Education & Reference

About the Author

Doro Globus is a writer, editor and publisher, having who has worked in arts publishing for over 15 years. She is the author of Making a Great Exhibition and I am an Artist, both illustrated by Rose Blake. Doro is passionate about lifting the curtain on various creative industries to make them more accessible to every child, while teaching them the value of teamwork and imagination. Originally from New York, she now lives in London with her husband and two children. Rose Blake is an award-winning artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and whimsical style. She has illustrated several acclaimed children’s books, including the Meet the Artist series and A History of Pictures for Children, alongside Making a Great Exhibition and I am an Artist with Doro Globus. Rose has received accolades such as the World Illustration Award and the D&AD New Blood Pencil for her work. She currently lives and works in London.

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