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

Titles in This Set
The Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King
The Story Orchestra: The Planets
The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf

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

Overview
The Story Orchestra collection by Jessica Courtney-Tickle brings three beloved orchestral works to life for young readers. Each hardcover book pairs a classic musical score with a gorgeously illustrated story and a press-button sound feature, letting children hear excerpts from Grieg, Holst, and Prokofiev as the tale unfolds. From a Nordic mountain adventure to a voyage through the planets and a walk in the woods with Peter and the wolf, this set introduces classical music through imaginative storytelling that sparks curiosity, listening skills, and a lifelong love of music.

About the Books
The Story Orchestra series reimagines timeless classical compositions as vivid picture-book adventures, pairing Jessica Courtney-Tickle's richly colored illustrations with an embedded sound module that plays short musical excerpts at the press of a button. In In the Hall of the Mountain King, a boy wanders through a Nordic landscape inspired by Edvard Grieg's dramatic score, discovering trolls and mountains in a tale that mirrors the music's rising tension. The Planets follows two children on an imaginative rocket journey through the solar system, set to themes from Gustav Holst's orchestral suite. Peter and the Wolf retells Sergei Prokofiev's famous symphonic tale, where each character is represented by a different instrument, teaching children to recognize orchestral voices by ear. Together, the three books offer a multisensory introduction to classical music, geography, and storytelling, with sound buttons that turn picture-book time into active musical exploration.

Key Benefits

• Introduces classical music by Grieg, Holst, and Prokofiev through interactive sound buttons
• Combines storytelling, art, and music for a true multisensory reading experience
• Builds early listening skills, vocabulary, and musical vocabulary in young children
• Vivid, detailed illustrations encourage close looking and repeated readings
• Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom read-alouds, or quiet family time
• Makes a thoughtful birthday, holiday, or baby shower gift for music-loving families

Book-by-Book Guide
The Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King — A boy's journey through a Nordic landscape unfolds to Grieg's dramatic score, with buttons that play the music as the tension builds.
The Story Orchestra: The Planets — Two children rocket through the solar system as Holst's orchestral suite brings each planet's distinct character to musical life.
The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf — Prokofiev's classic tale is retold with each character voiced by a different instrument, teaching children to identify orchestral sounds by ear.

About the Author
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is a British illustrator and author who graduated from Kingston University in 2014. Known for her richly detailed, nature-inspired artwork, she has become closely associated with The Story Orchestra series published by Frances Lincoln, where her illustrations bring classical music to life for young readers. Her work blends delicate linework with bold, vibrant color palettes, capturing both the whimsy and wonder of each story. Courtney-Tickle's books are designed to be shared and explored again and again, encouraging children to look closely at every page while listening to the accompanying music.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This three-book set turns classical music into an adventure kids want to revisit again and again. With press-button sound clips, gorgeous illustrations, and stories that make Grieg, Holst, and Prokofiev feel accessible, it's a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or addition to any classroom or home library.

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