Book cover of 'The Animal Orchestra plays Beethoven' with colorful illustrations of animals playing instruments on a boat.

Illustrated book page with characters on a boat and snowy landscape

Illustrated book page with a boat and town scene on a white background

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The Animal Orchestra Plays Beethoven

£12.99

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Beethoven brought to life for little listeners

Children can discover the magic of Beethoven's music through this delightfully illustrated sound book, where the Animal Orchestra travels from place to place sharing five of the composer's most celebrated pieces. As young listeners press each sound button, they'll hear beautiful excerpts from Beethoven's masterworks whilst learning fascinating details about the extraordinary life of this musical genius.

This sturdy board book combines high-quality sound reproduction with engaging storytelling to create the perfect introduction to classical music for very young children. With a handy on/off switch on the back cover to preserve battery life, it's designed to become a treasured musical companion that sparks a lifelong love of Beethoven's timeless compositions.

Suitable for children aged 2 years and up

Further Information

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

Musical Pieces: Five carefully selected Beethoven compositions including Symphony No. 9 and other beloved works.

Materials: Sturdy board book construction with embedded sound technology, on/off switch on back cover.

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 has been drawing and playing with colour since childhood. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland, with an MA in Graphic Design and Illustration. She lives and works in the UK, illustrating books and greeting cards.

Safety Information: Contains button cell batteries. Adult supervision recommended. Keep batteries away from children. Features handy on/off button to preserve battery life.

Product Specifications

SKU: 9781474990691

Brand: Usborne

Age Range: 2 years and up

Dimensions: 22.0 x 22.0 x 2.0cm

Pages: 10

Key Features: Five sound buttons, board book construction, classical music introduction, wintertime animal illustrations, biographical content, on/off switch.

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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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