Explore the enchanting world of **The Swan Lake (The Story Orchestra)**, a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings the beloved ballet to life! Dive into the magical tale of Prince Siegfried, the beautiful Swan Princess Odette, and the sinister sorcerer Von Rothbart. As Prince Siegfried celebrates his 21st birthday, he is whisked away to a stunning lake where he discovers Odette's cursed transformation. This captivating children's book not only retells the iconic story but also immerses young readers in classical music with 10 delightful sound clips from Tchaikovsky's inspiring score. Perfect for ages 3 to 8, this educational and entertaining book will spark your child's love for ballet and music. Each beautifully illustrated page is a visual feast that complements the rich narrative, making it an ideal storytime companion for parents and toddlers alike. Additionally, the biography of Tchaikovsky at the back of the book introduces children to the genius behind the music, while the glossary of musical terms enriches their understanding of melodies, rhythms, and orchestration. **The Story Orchestra series** is designed to ignite creativity and foster a passion for the arts, seamlessly blending literature, music, and imagination. Make storytime a magical experience with this engaging edition of **The Swan Lake**. Order now to add this must-have book to your collection! Delivery information: We offer fast shipping options to ensure your purchase reaches you promptly, so you can introduce your little ones to the world of ballet today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711241503
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quarto UK


Description:
This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and an evil sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince Siegfried's 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried dreams of running away.

He follows an enchanting flock of swans to a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette, who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in love.

The story follows Prince Siegfried as he attends his birthday party, is tricked into proposing to Von Rothbart's daughter Odile and returns to the lake to battle the evil sorcerer. Will the prince be reunited with his swan princess?

As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet's music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of Swan Lake. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras