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The Animal Orchestra Plays Bach

£12.99

Beautifully Illustrated
Developmental Benefits
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Discover the magic of classical music with five beautiful Bach melodies

This enchanting sound book brings the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach to life through the delightful Animal Orchestra. As children follow the charming animal musicians on their journey, they can press five sound buttons to hear some of Bach's most beloved compositions whilst learning fascinating details about the great composer's life and work.

Created by Sam Taplin with gorgeous illustrations by Ag Jatkowska, this board book combines sturdy pages perfect for little hands with high-quality sound reproduction that brings Bach's masterpieces to life. It's designed to spark a lifelong love of classical music whilst providing a perfect introduction to one of the world's most celebrated composers.

Suitable for children aged 2 years and up

Further Information

What's Included: 10-page board book with five sound buttons featuring Bach's music, beautiful illustrations throughout.

Musical Pieces: Five carefully selected Bach compositions including excerpts from his most famous works.

Materials: Sturdy board book construction with embedded sound technology.

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

About the Author: Sam Taplin grew up in Yorkshire dreaming of being a writer. After university, he began writing for Usborne and has been creating children's books ever since. When not writing about animals and music, he enjoys card tricks, writing songs, and playing chess.

About the Illustrator: Ag Jatkowska creates vibrant, engaging illustrations that bring stories and characters to life for young readers.

Music Arranged by: Anthony Marks

Safety Information: Contains button cell batteries. Adult supervision recommended. Keep batteries away from children.

Product Specifications

SKU: 9781474997867

Brand: Usborne

Age Range: 2 years and up

Dimensions: 21.7 x 21.7 x 1.7cm

Pages: 10

Key Features: Five sound buttons, board book construction, classical music introduction, animal characters, biographical content

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Beautifully Illustrated and Inspiring Design

Developmental Benefits

Made To Treasure

Why we chose it

The Animal Orchestra concept is brilliant—it gives children characters to connect with whilst introducing them to music that might otherwise feel intimidating or unfamiliar.

The sound quality is very good, and the musical selections are perfect for little ears. It's the kind of book that creates genuine musical moments between parents and children, building appreciation for classical music from the very earliest age.

Usborne

Founded by Peter Usborne in 1973, Usborne Publishing has become one of the world's leading children's book publishers, creating irresistible, engaging, and accessible books for children of all ages. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series to award-winning non-fiction and interactive sound books, Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and support every age, stage, and curious question.

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