Children's puzzle set with space-themed design on a blue background

Space-themed puzzle with planets, astronauts, and rockets on a blue border

Educational illustration of a space-themed adventure with planets and rockets.

Children's puzzle with space theme on a blue background

Children's puzzle set with space-themed design and pieces on a blue background

Kaddo

The Story Orchestra: The Planets – Musical Puzzle

£15.99

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An interstellar adventure through Holst's cosmic masterpiece. This 48-piece jigsaw follows two siblings on a magical journey through space. Four shaped pieces contain musical buttons—complete the puzzle and press them to hear orchestral excerpts from Holst's original score.

The musical frame tells the story as you build, from the pounding drums of Mars to Jupiter's sparkling glockenspiel, Saturn's dizzy lurching chords, and the hopping woodwinds of Uranus. A double-sided poster provides the complete image for reference on one side, with information about Holst, his music, and the siblings' journey on the other. Beautifully illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle.

What's included:

44 regular pieces + 4 shaped musical pieces
Musical frame with space journey story
Finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm

Suitable for children aged 4 years and up

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Further Information

About The Story Orchestra Series: Award-winning series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto) that brings classical music to life through gorgeously illustrated retellings paired with orchestral sound clips. This is one of the first puzzles in the series to feature program music rather than ballet.

About the Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle graduated from Kingston University in 2014. Her enchanting, nature-focused illustrations bring musical narratives to life across the Story Orchestra series.

Musical Content: Four 10-second orchestral excerpts from Gustav Holst's original "The Planets" suite—including Mars's pounding drums, Jupiter's sparkling glockenspiel, Saturn's dizzy lurching chords, and Uranus's hopping bassoons, clarinets, and oboes. Each planet has its own distinct musical character.

Story Framework: Follows a brother and sister on their out-of-this-world adventure, making classical music accessible through relatable characters and imaginative space exploration.

How to Use: Begin with the musical frame telling the siblings' journey planet by planet, use the poster as reference to complete the puzzle, then press the musical notes embedded in shaped pieces. Pull the white tab from the back of the frame before first use

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781836006275

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Kaddo)

Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Format: Musical Jigsaw Puzzle

Puzzle Pieces: 48 pieces (44 regular + 4 shaped musical pieces)

Box Dimensions: Approximately 31 × 22 cm

Age Range: 4-7 years (ages 4 and up)

Publication Date: August 2025

Series: The Story Orchestra

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Games that teach as they entertain. Kaddo, Quarto's gift imprint, creates puzzles and bingo games where beautiful vintage-style illustrations meet genuine educational depth. Each game comes with an educational booklet offering fascinating facts that deepen understanding without feeling like homework—from inspiring figures in the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series to musical puzzles with orchestral sound clips. Screen-free, beautifully presented, and designed for ages four and up—these are gifts that engage the whole family whilst quietly building knowledge along the way.

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