The Story Orchestra: The Planets: Press the note to hear Holst's music

Name: The Story Orchestra: The Planets: Press the note to hear Holst's music
Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9780711289161

By Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Adjectives

interactive educational enchanting musical

Genres

Adventure Science Fiction Non-fiction

Synopsis

Join siblings Helen and Tim on a magical journey through the solar system in their rocket-bed spaceship. As they explore dazzling planets, icy asteroid belts, and glittering stars, press the buttons on each page to hear 10-second excerpts from Holst’s masterpiece, 'The Planets'. This interactive adventure introduces children to the wonders of orchestral music, accompanied by stunning illustrations that bring the vastness of space and the majesty of Holst's score to life.

About the author

Jessica Courtney-Tickle is a talented British illustrator and author who loves bringing stories to life with her colourful artwork. She is well known for illustrating the popular 'Story Orchestra' series, where music and stories come together. Jessica enjoys using her imagination to create magical worlds that inspire children to explore, dream, and have fun with reading.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2023

Community rating

Average score: 4.83

From 6 readers

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