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

Titles in This Set
The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake
The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals
The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute

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

Overview
Introduce your little one to the magic of classical music with The Story Orchestra 3-Book Collection Set, written by Katy Flint and illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle. Bundling Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, and The Magic Flute, this hardback set retells famous ballets and operas as illustrated picture books, complete with press-button sound clips of real orchestral music. Designed for ages 3-7, it turns listening into an interactive adventure, blending storytelling, art, and sound so young children can see, hear, and feel classical music together on every single page of the story.

About the Books
The Story Orchestra series has become a favorite way for young children to discover classical music, and this three-book collection gathers three of its most beloved titles into one giftable set. Each hardback book pairs a beautifully illustrated retelling of a famous ballet or opera with ten press-button sound clips, so children can hear the actual orchestral excerpts as the story unfolds on the page. In Swan Lake, readers follow Prince Siegfried on his twenty-first birthday as he encounters an enchanted swan princess and battles a wicked sorcerer, all set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky's score. Carnival of the Animals invites two curious brothers through a hidden animal kingdom filled with a regal lion, a wandering tortoise, lumbering elephants, and shimmering fish, brought to life with music from Saint-Saëns' famous suite. The Magic Flute continues the series' signature formula, introducing Mozart's celebrated opera through vivid illustration and interactive orchestral sound. Together, the three books help children build early listening skills, connect emotion to melody, recognize different instruments, and follow musical themes across a story. Backmatter in the series typically includes short composer biographies and simple explanations of musical terms, giving curious kids and grown-ups a gentle first music education alongside the storytelling. It's a sensory, hands-on way to build classical music appreciation well before formal music lessons begin, and the sturdy hardback format holds up beautifully to repeated read-alouds, story time at school, or quiet evenings snuggled up at home.

Key Benefits

• Interactive press-button sound clips bring real orchestral music to every spread
• Bundles three favorites — Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute
• Vivid illustrations by Jessica Courtney-Tickle bring each story to life
• Builds early listening skills and musical appreciation for ages 3-7
• Sturdy hardback format holds up to repeated reading and gift-giving
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake — Retells Tchaikovsky's ballet of Prince Siegfried and swan princess Odette, with sound clips from the score.
The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals — Follows two brothers through a hidden kingdom inspired by Saint-Saëns' playful suite.
The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute — Introduces Mozart's celebrated opera through illustrated scenes and interactive sound clips.

About the Author
Katy Flint is an author, editor, and musician based in London who studied violin at the University of Southampton before moving into children's publishing, and she is best known as the author of the widely loved Story Orchestra series. Illustrator Jessica Courtney-Tickle studied Illustration and Animation at Kingston University, London, graduating in 2014, and brings a love of nature, pattern, and vintage picture-book style to every scene she creates. Together, the pair have built a series celebrated for making classical music feel accessible, visual, and genuinely fun for young children everywhere.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set turns story time into a musical adventure, pairing enchanting illustrations with real orchestral sound clips kids can press again and again. It's a wonderful birthday or holiday gift, a lovely addition to a nursery or classroom library, and a gentle, joyful introduction to classical music that the whole family can enjoy together.

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