The Story Orchestra 3 Books Collection Set by Jessica Courtney-Tickle - Ages 3-7 - Hardcover

Titles in This Set
Four Seasons in One Day
The Sleeping Beauty
The Nutcracker

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)

Overview
The Story Orchestra Collection brings three beloved classical works to life through stunning illustration and interactive sound. Created by artist Jessica Courtney-Tickle, Four Seasons in One Day, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker pair vivid storybook art with push-button music excerpts from Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. Each title retells a timeless, family-friendly tale while inviting young readers to press a button on every spread and hear a matching piece of orchestral music, turning story time into a joyful, multi-sensory introduction to classical music, ballet, and the magic of sound paired with pictures.

About the Books
This collection gathers three titles from The Story Orchestra series, each a lavishly illustrated picture book fitted with a sound panel playing ten short excerpts of real orchestral music as pages turn. In Four Seasons in One Day, a girl named Isabelle and her dog Pickle carry a small apple tree through a remarkable day, and as the tree buds, blossoms, and loses its leaves, readers press buttons to hear excerpts from Vivaldi's famous violin concerti, The Four Seasons. The Sleeping Beauty retells the classic tale of Princess Aurora, whose christening is shattered by a wicked curse, following the kingdom's search for the one person who can break the spell, set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky's ballet score. The Nutcracker unfolds on a snowy Christmas Eve at Clara's house, where a mysterious godfather arrives bearing a wooden nutcracker doll that leads her into a dreamlike adventure once the household falls asleep, paired with excerpts from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet. Jessica Courtney-Tickle's richly detailed, jewel-toned artwork fills every spread, turning each page into a small theatrical moment, while pressing the buttons layers real instrumental music beneath the story being read aloud. Together, the three books offer a cohesive way for young readers to explore classic tales and classical composers side by side, making the set a wonderful addition to any home library or classroom reading corner.

Key Benefits

• Three complete Story Orchestra books in one set
• Sound panel with ten music excerpts per book
• Introduces composers Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky through sound
• Jewel-toned illustrations by Jessica Courtney-Tickle on every page
• Pairs fairy tales and ballet stories with music
• Durable hardcover format for repeated reading

Book-by-Book Guide
Four Seasons in One Day — Isabelle and her dog Pickle journey through a day set to ten excerpts from Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
The Sleeping Beauty — Princess Aurora's fairy tale unfolds alongside ten excerpts from Tchaikovsky's classic ballet score.
The Nutcracker — Clara's Christmas Eve adventure comes alive with ten excerpts from Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday ballet.

About the Author
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is a British illustrator known for her richly detailed, jewel-toned artwork and her work on The Story Orchestra series of interactive picture books. Her style blends intricate pattern work with warm storybook charm, bringing classic tales and classical music together for young readers. She has illustrated multiple titles in the series, pairing fairy tales and ballet stories with push-button excerpts of music by composers including Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, work designed to spark genuine curiosity about orchestral music and the sound of a live orchestra in young readers everywhere.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set turns story time into a sensory celebration of music and art, making it a memorable birthday gift, holiday season present, or addition to a classroom music corner. With three enchanting tales and the real sound of a live orchestra at your child's fingertips, it's a gift that invites rereading and rediscovery again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.