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Frances Lincoln

The Story Orchestra: The Planets

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Space adventure meets symphonic magic. Siblings Helen and Tim settle into their new rocket bunk beds, but sleep will have to wait—their bed blasts them up through the glittering night sky on a journey through our solar system. From the rocky peaks of Mars to the dazzling rings of Saturn, each planet comes alive through Jessica Courtney-Tickle's stunning illustrations and Gustav Holst's magnificent orchestral score.

Press the sound button on each page to hear 10 excerpts from Holst's "The Planets" suite performed by a live orchestra. At the back, discover Holst's biography, musical glossary, and insights into the instruments and techniques that bring each planet to life.

Book details:

10 interactive sound buttons playing orchestral excerpts from Holst's score
24 pages of beautifully illustrated space adventure
Biography of Gustav Holst plus musical glossary
Hardback format

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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Further Information

About the Series: Part of The Story Orchestra collection, which has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide. Other titles include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Four Seasons in One Day.

Award: Winner of Good Housekeeping Best Kids Book Award 2023.

About the Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle's work on "My Nana's Garden" won the Northern Light's Picture Book Award and was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Based in Cambridgeshire, her whimsical style combines watercolour with digital techniques.

Sound Features: Requires pulling white tab before first use. Sound buttons need firm press to activate. Each musical excerpt is 10 seconds long.

Educational Content: Includes composer biography, discussion of musical instruments and techniques, and glossary of musical terms.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9780711289161

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto Publishing)

Author/Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Format: Hardback with sound chip

Age Range: 5 years and up

Pages: 24

Publication Date: November 7, 2023

Dimensions: 272mm (w) × 310mm (h) × 17mm (d)

Weight: Approximately 550g

Language: English

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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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