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The Story Orchestra: I Can Play - by  Katy Flint (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Story Orchestra: I Can Play - by Katy Flint (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book!
  • 4-7 Years
  • 12.0" x 10.6" Hardcover
  • 16 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Performing Arts
  • Series Name: Story Orchestra

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About the Book



With a keyboard that plays the sound of apiano, enchanting illustrations from The Story Orchestra story books, and color- and shape-coded instruction, I Can Play (vol 1) shows young musicians how to play 8 famous classical tunes.



Book Synopsis



From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from the story books.

​While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra title, young readers can now play the tunes themselves!

Color and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune.

Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from the series are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano.

I Can Play:

  1. The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
  2. The Dance of the Reed Flutes - The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
  3. Flight of the Swans - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)
  4. Dance of the Cygnets - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)
  5. Royal March of the Lions - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)
  6. The Elephant - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)
  7. The Swan - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)
  8. Spring Dawn Chorus - The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!



Review Quotes




"Audio clips, plus art inspired by vintage pictures books, bring to life Saint-Saens's 'Carnival of the Animals, ' Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' and 'Swan Lake, ' while a keyboard helps kids learn the melodies." ----The New York Times, Holiday Gift Guide 2022



About the Author



Jessica Courtney Tickle​ is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favorite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children's stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theater from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters, and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.Katy Flint is a children'sbook author and editor, based in London.She is the author of the best-selling sound book The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker, and has worked on many other non-fiction titles - from books on human bodies to dinosaurs. She likes playing the violin and dog-spotting.Rowan Baker graduated with distinction from the Royal College of Music in conducting. He has since worked as an arranger, transcriber, and copyist for the London Festival Opera and as music manager for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group.
Dimensions (Overall): 12.0 Inches (H) x 10.6 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-7 Years
Number of Pages: 16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Performing Arts
Series Title: Story Orchestra
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Format: Hardcover
Author: Katy Flint
Language: English
Street Date: October 4, 2022
TCIN: 84966154
UPC: 9780711264915
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-7697
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 10.6 inches width x 12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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Q: What type of books does the Story Orchestra series feature?

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  • A: The Story Orchestra series features beautifully illustrated children's books related to music and performing arts.

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Q: How many classical tunes can children learn in this book?

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  • A: Children can learn to play 8 famous classical tunes using the provided keyboard.

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Q: What instructional method is used in this piano book?

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  • A: The book uses color and shape codes to teach easy one-finger melodies to beginners.

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Q: What age group is this piano sound book intended for?

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  • A: This book is designed for young readers aged 4 to 7 years.

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Q: Who are the authors and illustrator of this book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Katy Flint with illustrations by Jessica Courtney Tickle.

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Lovely

Great gift for small kids. The grownups have had fun too.
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3 January, 2024Verified purchase

Loved it!

The technology used to make this book is amazing. The sound is spectacular. We love this book!
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18 October, 2022Verified purchase

Worth it!!

Such a neat introduction to the piano for kids!! Would make a great gift
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