The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream Book

Fairies, mischief, magic and Mendelssohn - all on one gloriously illustrated page.

Deep in the woods outside Athens, mischievous fairies are up to their tricks, young lovers are hopelessly confused, and a group of bumbling actors are rehearsing a play - all while Mendelssohn's most famous incidental music plays right from the page.

This enchanting retelling of Shakespeare's best-loved comedy brings the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream to children for the very first time, with ten sound buttons letting little ones press and hear real excerpts from the orchestra's score as the story unfolds.

The cover alone - rich purple, scattered with stars, fairies and golden trees - is one of the most beautiful in the entire Story Orchestra series. Inside, Jessica Courtney-Tickle's illustrations are every bit as magical as the story they tell. At the back, a biography of Mendelssohn, notes on the instruments and musical techniques, and a full glossary make this as enriching as it is enchanting - a joyful first introduction to both Shakespeare and classical music in one extraordinary book.

Part of the much-loved Story Orchestra series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, each title as gorgeous and giftable as the last.

The perfect gift for: imaginative little ones, fairy lovers, budding music lovers, birthdays and Christmas.

Format: Hardback | Author & Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle | Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books | Published: 2024