Story Orchestra: I Can Play Swan Lake
If you've ever watched your child wander over to a piano and confidently produce three notes before announcing they've written a masterpiece, this book is for them. Part story, part music lesson and part invitation to play, it lets children press real keys and learn famous melodies from Swan Lake all by themselves. No nagging, no practice charts, no "not now darling" required. Just the simple joy of making beautiful music.
We love it because:
- Children can learn eight famous melodies from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake
- Clever colour and letter coding makes it easy to follow, even for beginners
- The one-finger method helps build confidence from the very first tune
- Features a built-in 14-key piano for hands-on musical play
- Encourages creativity, with space to experiment and compose original melodies
- A lovely introduction to both classical music and playing an instrument
What's in the box:
- 1 hardback interactive sound book
- Built-in 14-key piano keyboard
- Eight guided melodies from Swan Lake
Great for:
- Children interested in music and instruments
- Building confidence through independent learning
- Introducing classical music in a playful way
- Screen-free creative play
- Family music sessions and rainy afternoons
- Gifts for budding musicians
Important to know:
- Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle
- Publisher: Aurum Press Quarto
- Format: Hardback sound book
- Publication Date: 26/09/2025
- ISBN: 9781836007449
- Pages: 20
- Illustrated throughout
- Dimensions: 27.2 × 31 cm
A quick confession from us: books that make noise can sometimes strike fear into a parent's heart. This one is different. Instead of endless beeps and electronic jingles, your child is learning melodies from one of the most beautiful ballets ever written. You might even find yourself lingering nearby to listen...