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OVER THREE MILLION STORY ORCHESRTRA BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE! Step into a forest filled with music and magic in this thrilling retelling of Hansel and Gretel, inspired by the enchanting sounds of Humperdinck's opera. With the push of a button, hear the real orchestra play as the story unfolds across the pages! On the edge of the woods live little Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day, they are sent into the woods to pick strawberries, but what they discover is far more exciting than berries. Deep among the trees, they stumble upon a house made entirely of sweets. It looks delicious... but someone is watching from inside! Can the siblings outwit the clever old woman who lives there and find their way home? Discover what happens next in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. This interactive musical adventure features ten sound buttons that bring the story to life with real orchestral music. At the end of the book, discover more about the composer, learn how each piece of music works, and dive into a fun glossary filled with musical words and ideas. With its irresistible mix of storytelling, music and discovery, The Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel is a magical gift for curious children and a joyful way to explore the wonder of classical music. -- Also available in the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1), The Planets, Peter and the Wolf and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

OVER THREE MILLION STORY ORCHESRTRA BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE! Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty and piece together the happy ending in this 48-piece puzzle to discover how the curse is finally lifted with the help of the lilac fairy. As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score, including his most famous waltz, Once Upon a Dream, the stormy notes of Carabosse's angry spell and the hopeful, rising notes of the princess's magical awakening. On the poster you'll find a full puzzle reference image as well as additional details on the story and the music, and a brief biography of the composer. This musical jigsaw puzzle from the Story Orchestra series is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. If you experience any issues with your puzzle, please contact the manufacturer directly.

OVER THREE MILLION STORY ORCHESRTRA BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE! Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty and piece together the happy ending in this 48-piece puzzle to discover how the curse is finally lifted with the help of the lilac fairy. As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score, including his most famous waltz, Once Upon a Dream, the stormy notes of Carabosse's angry spell and the hopeful, rising notes of the princess's magical awakening. On the poster you'll find a full puzzle reference image as well as additional details on the story and the music, and a brief biography of the composer. This musical jigsaw puzzle from the Story Orchestra series is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. If you experience any issues with your puzzle, please contact the manufacturer directly.

OVER THREE MILLION STORY ORCHESRTRA BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE! Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of The Nutcracker ballet—push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score. It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air. Clara’s parents are having a party, and her little brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Clara’s godfather, a toymaker, arrives with gifts, including a very special one for her— a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man . After Fritz breaks it, the children are sent to bed. The story follows Clara in her dreams as she battles and defeats a mouse king, then travels with her nutcracker-turned-prince to the Land of Sweets where she watches its enchanting inhabitants perform beautiful dances. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet’s music , including “The Waltz of the Flowers;” “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy;” “The Russian Dance;” and the awesome “Finale.” Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sound board at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music . At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer , Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of The Nutcracker ballet. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms. The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series : The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and Four Seasons in One Day. Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.