PETER & THE WOLF | THE STORY ORCHESTRA

A magical musical picture book from the award-winning Story Orchestra series — Peter and the Wolf brings Prokofiev's beloved orchestral composition 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 Prokofiev's score as you follow Peter and Sofia through the story.

Peter and Sofia live with their grandfather in a dacha on the edge of a dark pine forest. When the wolf threatens their animal friends — a duck, a little bird and the cat — the children slip through the garden gate to save them. A timeless adventure story paired with one of the most famous pieces of classical music ever written.

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

• Peter and the Wolf — The Story Orchestra series
• Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
• Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto)
• Hardback, published 2 May 2024
• 10 built-in sound buttons — press to hear real orchestral excerpts from Prokofiev's score
• Includes composer biography, musical notes and glossary at the back
• Also available in the series: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Four Seasons in One Day, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, The Planets and I Can Play Vol. 1

A wonderful gift for children aged 3+ and a beautiful introduction to classical music for the whole family.