The Story Orchestra Book: Hansel and Gretel

A gingerbread house, a dark forest, and a real orchestra playing from every page.

This thrilling retelling of the classic Grimms' fairy tale brings Hansel and Gretel to life with the enchanting sounds of Humperdinck's opera playing right from the page.

Follow the siblings as they venture deep into the woods, stumble upon a house made entirely of sweets, and must outwit the clever old woman watching from inside - all to the most magical orchestral soundtrack imaginable.

Ten sound buttons let little ones press and hear real excerpts from the opera's score as the story unfolds, while notes at the back introduce children to the composer, the instruments, and the musical techniques that make each piece so powerful - gently and joyfully, never like a lesson.

Richly illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle in the same gorgeous style that makes every Story Orchestra title so utterly beautiful to look at - and so impossible to put back on the shelf.

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: fairy tale lovers, budding music lovers, birthdays and Christmas.

Format: Hardback | Author & Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle | Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books | Published: 2025