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Frances Lincoln

The Story Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty

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A curse, a prince, and one hundred years of sleep. This musical retelling of Tchaikovsky's ballet brings the classic fairy tale to life through ten sound buttons playing orchestral excerpts from the score. Join the King and Queen as they celebrate Princess Aurora's arrival—but when the uninvited fairy Carabosse casts her terrible spell, only true love can break the enchantment.

Jessica Courtney-Tickle's richly detailed illustrations capture the grandeur of palace ballrooms and the darkness of creeping thorns, whilst Katy Flint's storytelling balances wonder with genuine drama.

Book details:

10 sound buttons with orchestral excerpts from Tchaikovsky's score
24 pages with richly illustrated palace and forest scenes
Back matter: Tchaikovsky biography, musical glossary

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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What's Included: 24-page hardback book with 10 sound buttons (10-second orchestral clips from Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty ballet), back matter with composer biography and musical glossary.

About the Creators: Written by Katy Flint (author, editor, musician who studied violin at University of Southampton), illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle (Cambridge-based illustrator, Kingston University graduate). Third volume in the Story Orchestra series.

The Story: King and Queen present baby Princess Aurora at celebration attended by Lilac Fairy and fairy godmothers. Evil fairy Carabosse crashes the party, curses the princess to prick her finger and sleep for 100 years. Only a prince's kiss can break the spell.

How to Use: Pull white tab from back before use. Press firmly on sound buttons to activate 10-second musical clips. Works best as shared reading experience, connecting story moments to orchestral music.

Format: Hardback with sound board embedded in back cover. Requires firm push on buttons—may need adult help for younger children.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781786030931

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Author: Katy Flint

Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Format: Hardback with embedded sound board

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 265mm (w) × 304mm (h)

Age Range: 5 years and up

Language: English

Series: The Story Orchestra (Volume 3)

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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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