Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this superbly illustrated gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration.
James Mayhew tells the stories of six much-loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations:
Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns
The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy
The Butterfly Lovers by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao
The Planets by Gustav Holst
The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
James created his first Katie book 'Katie's Picture Show' over twenty years ago as a way to share his enthusiasm for art with children. His series of Katie books are much-loved and respected as an early introduction to art. Also in the series is Katie in London which has been an extremely popular guide to England's capital city. 'Ella Bella Ballerina and the
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