Listen to the Music: The Composers

By Mary Richards

Discover the magic of classical music at the touch of a button in this interactive sound book that brings the world's greatest composers to life for young readers.

Join Pip and Sammy on a time-travelling musical adventure as they meet history's most celebrated composers.

Wander through springtime fields with Vivaldi, take a woodland walk with Beethoven, attend Clara Schumann's piano recital, and experience the excitement of a grand firework display with Handel.

Each scene introduces a composer and the story behind a famous piece, then invites children to press the button and hear the music performed

Featuring the following iconic pieces:

Antonio Vivaldi, 'Spring' Ludwig van Beethoven, 'Symphony No. 9 in D Minor' Fr d ric Chopin, 'Fantaisie-impromptu in C-Sharp Minor' Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 'Swan Theme' George Frideric Handel, 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, 'Violin Concerto in D Major' Clara Schumann, 'Three Romances' Johann Strauss II, 'The Blue Danube' Nikolai Romsky-Korsakov, 'Flight of the Bumblebee' William Grant Still, 'Afro-American'
You can meet the composers in chronological order, or turn to your favourite pieces again and again, at your own pace

With beautiful illustrations and immersive sound, Listen to the Music: The Composers is the perfect first introduction to classical music, inviting children to listen, learn, and fall in love with music.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805700847
• ISBN13: 9781805700845
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 12.0" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2