Listen to the Music Book

Listen to the Music is an interactive book that takes children on a global journey through music, featuring real audio clips, colourful illustrations and ten key musical moments from history.

Young readers travel through time and around the world, meeting great musicians and hearing their instruments with a button press. From a harpsichord in 1600s England to Charlie Parker’s bebop sax in 1940s New York, each stop reveals a new genre, culture and story. Musicians share where they live, what inspires them and how their music was made, helping children discover the roots of iconic melodies while encouraging them to listen, explore and press the buttons again and again

  • Interactive book featuring music from ten historical eras
  • Real audio clips of iconic tunes from around the world
  • Introduces children to major genres, instruments and musicians
  • Explores music from England, Germany, India, the USA and more
  • Colourful illustrations and clear, engaging explanations over 24 pages
  • Encourages musical curiosity, cultural learning and active listening
  • Perfect for young readers discovering global music history
  • Hardback cover measuring  30.4 x 26.5 cm
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