IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING | THE STORY ORCHESTRA

A thrilling musical picture book from the award-winning Story Orchestra series — In the Hall of the Mountain King brings the story of Peer Gynt to life through Jessica Courtney-Tickle's breathtaking folk art-style illustrations and 10 built-in sound buttons. Press the musical note on each page to hear a 10-second excerpt from a real orchestra playing Grieg's score as you follow Peer's adventure through the Norwegian countryside and into the dark underground halls of the Mountain King.

Peer Gynt is bored at a wedding feast and slips away to explore. At a peaceful lake he meets some dairy people and boasts that he has ridden a reindeer through the sky. They dare him to go to the lair of the Mountain King — king of the trolls — and bring back a piece of treasure. The king's halls are dark and spooky, and it isn't long before Peer is captured. Will he escape? And will he learn the value of humility and friendship?

At the back of the book, find a short biography of Edvard Grieg, musical notes on each excerpt discussing instruments, rhythms and techniques, and a glossary of musical terms.

• In the Hall of the Mountain King — The Story Orchestra series
• Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
• Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto)
• Hardback, published 11 October 2022
• ISBN: 9780711271975
• 10 built-in sound buttons — press to hear real orchestral excerpts from Grieg's Peer Gynt score
• Includes composer biography, musical notes and glossary at the back
• Note: pull the white tab out of the back of the book before first use; press buttons firmly in the exact location to activate
• Also available in the series: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Four Seasons in One Day, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, The Planets, Peter and the Wolf, A Midsummer Night's Dream and I Can Play Vol. 1

A wonderful birthday or Christmas gift for children aged 3+ and a beautiful introduction to classical music and Norse folklore for the whole family.