The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf Book

A brave boy, a prowling wolf, and Prokofiev's most beloved composition playing right from the page.

Peter lives with his grandfather on the edge of the woods - and despite the warnings, when a wolf threatens his animal friends (a duck, a bird and his grandfather's cat), Peter decides there's only one thing to do. Follow him into the trees in this joyful musical adventure, with ten sound buttons letting little ones press and hear real excerpts from Prokofiev's famous score as the story unfolds across the most gorgeously illustrated pages.

Sweeping greenery, warm summery landscapes and Jessica Courtney-Tickle's signature rich illustration style make every spread a picture worth lingering over - while the music playing from the buttons brings the whole adventure to vivid, thrilling life. At the back, a biography of Prokofiev, notes on the instruments and musical techniques, and a full glossary make this as enriching as it is exciting - a joyful introduction to classical music that never once feels like homework.

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: adventurous little ones, animal lovers, budding music lovers, birthdays and Christmas.

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