{"product_id":"the-planets-the-story-orchestra","title":"THE PLANETS | THE STORY ORCHESTRA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thrilling musical picture book from the award-winning Story Orchestra series — The Planets brings Holst's magnificent orchestral suite to life through Jessica Courtney-Tickle's breathtaking 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 Holst's score as you follow Tim and Helen on an extraordinary night-time adventure through the solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim and Helen are very excited — Mum has just finished decorating their bedroom with a space theme, complete with rocket bunk beds and glow-in-the-dark planets and stars. As they snuggle under their duvets, the bed starts to make a strange rumbling sound… WHOOSH! The countdown has already begun. The children blast off in their blue and yellow rocket with their orange cat, soaring past Mars, landing on crater-covered Mercury, gliding through the asteroid belt, and exploring the outer planets before racing home to watch the sun rise over Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of Gustav Holst, musical notes on all 10 sound clips discussing instruments, rhythms and techniques, and a glossary of musical terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Planets — The Story Orchestra series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback, published 9 November 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780711289161\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 built-in sound buttons — press to hear real orchestral excerpts from Holst's The Planets suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes composer biography, musical notes for all 10 clips and glossary at the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: pull the white tab out of the back of the book before first use; press buttons firmly in the exact location to activate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso 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, Peter and the Wolf, A Midsummer Night's Dream and I Can Play Vol. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful birthday or Christmas gift for children aged 3+ who love space, science and adventure — and a beautiful introduction to classical music for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE STORY ORCHESTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58079707234691,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/2795\/2259\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-19at15.35.52.png?v=1779201439","url":"https:\/\/annabelsofcranbrook.com\/products\/the-planets-the-story-orchestra","provider":"Annabel's of Cranbrook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}