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Frances Lincoln

The Story Orchestra: Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Mischievous fairies meet with classical music. This musical retelling brings Shakespeare's enchanted forest to life through Mendelssohn's music—press 10 sound buttons to hear orchestral excerpts as the story unfolds.

Jessica Courtney-Tickle's illustrations capture the wonder of moonlit woods and mixed-up romance. Each musical excerpt connects to the action—from fairy spells to comedic mishaps. The back includes a composer biography, discussion of the musical techniques that make each piece powerful, and a glossary of musical terms.

Book details:

10 sound buttons playing Mendelssohn's orchestral music
24 pages with illustrations throughout
Composer biography and musical analysis at back
Hardback format

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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Further Information

About the Play: Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream follows four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the fairy king and queen as their paths cross in an enchanted forest on a magical night.

About the Music: Mendelssohn composed incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, including the famous Wedding March. The 10 excerpts in this book capture the magical, mischievous atmosphere of the play.

Interactive Elements: Sound buttons require firm pressure to activate. Pull white tab from back of book before first use. Each musical clip plays for 10 seconds.

Educational Back Matter: Includes Felix Mendelssohn biography, analysis of each musical excerpt (instruments, rhythms, techniques), and glossary of musical terms.

Series Information: Part of The Story Orchestra series bringing classical music to life through illustrated retellings paired with orchestral recordings. Other titles include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Planets, and Carnival of the Animals.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9780711297388

Author/Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Format: Hardback with sound buttons

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 265 × 304 mm

Weight: Approximately 500g

Age Range: 5 years and up

Language: English

Series: The Story Orchestra (Volume 10)

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Frances Lincoln

Since 1983, Frances Lincoln Children's Books has championed beautifully illustrated titles that celebrate cultural diversity and visual storytelling. Working with innovative illustrators like Jessica Courtney-Tickle and award winners including David Litchfield, they create books that honour different voices, traditions, and perspectives. Their Story Orchestra series introduces children to classical music through interactive sound buttons and richly detailed illustrations, while the multi-million copy Little People, BIG DREAMS series brings inspiring historical figures to life for young readers. With recognition including multiple Waterstones Children's Book Prize wins, Frances Lincoln represents publishing that values both artistic excellence and inclusive representation.

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