Listen to the Music at Christmas - by Mary Richards (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Celebrate Christmas through music in this interactive book, perfect for introducing little ones to the sounds and songs of the season.

Join Pip and Sammy as they unpack a mysterious box filled with festive treasures, each one unlocking a musical journey around the world. From snowy sleigh rides in New York to fireworks in Argentina, every page introduces a new Christmas tradition and a timeless piece of music.

Children press buttons to hear real traditional recordings, including:

• "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson (USA)
• "Gloucestershire Wassail" (England)
• "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from The Nutcracker (Russia)
• "Carol of the Bells" (Ukraine)
• "Sankta Lucia" (Sweden)

With vibrant illustrations and gentle narration, this book brings music to life at the touch of a button. Along the way, children meet composers, learn about instruments, and discover how music helps people celebrate Christmas across cultures.

Whether read aloud or explored independently, it's a beautiful gift book that encourages curiosity, creativity, and musical play.

Review Quotes

"...beautifully blends storytelling with musical discovery[.]"

--Children's Literature

About the Author

Mary Richards is a writer, publisher and musician. Mary was Publisher at the Hayward Gallery in London's Southbank Centre and Editor at Tate Publishing, commissioning and editing books for all the Tate galleries. She lives in London with four children, two cats and a large collection of Lego.

Skylar White is from Wisconsin, and now lives in New York City. Growing up she would practice drawing by copying illustrations from her favourite books, and knew she wanted to be a part of the exciting process of making books. She went on to get her BFA at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in Denver, CO, focusing on children's books for her major.