The Story Orchestra Book: Swan Lake

A cursed princess, an evil sorcerer, and Tchaikovsky's most achingly beautiful music playing right from the page.

Follow Prince Siegfried as he escapes his birthday celebrations, follows a flock of enchanting swans to a moonlit lake, and falls hopelessly in love with the swan princess Odette - cursed by the wicked Von Rothbart to spend her days as a swan and her nights in human form.

Ten sound buttons let little ones press and hear real excerpts from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet score as the story unfolds, from the sweeping romance of the lakeside scenes to the drama of the prince's fateful birthday ball. At the back, a biography of Tchaikovsky, notes on the instruments and musical techniques, and a full glossary make every read-through a gentle, joyful introduction to classical music - without ever feeling like a lesson. 

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: little ones who love ballet and fairy tales, budding music lovers, birthdays and Christmas.

Format: Hardback | Author & Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle | Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books | Published: 2019