Titles in this Set: 1. The Story Orchestra: I Can Play2. The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The Nutcracker3. The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake Description: The Story Orchestra: I Can PlayFrom the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from the story books. While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra title, young readers can now play the tunes themselves! Colour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from the series are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano. I Can Play:1. The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)2. The Dance of the Reed Flutes – The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)3. Flight of the Swans – Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)4. Dance of the Cygnets – Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)5. Royal March of the Lions – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)6. The Elephant – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)7. The Swan – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)8. Spring Dawn Chorus – The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The NutcrackerPress the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from The Nutcracker as you follow the story. While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra format, young readers can now play the tunes themselves! Colour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling, along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from The Nutcracker story are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano. I Can Play: The Nutcracker 1. Grandfather’s Dance2. Clara’s Dream3. Waltz of the Snowflakes4. Russian Dance5. Dance of the Reed Flutes6. Waltz of the Flowers7. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy8. Finale The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan LakeWho says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook – just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky’s spellbinding score! The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves – no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet. Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they’re ready, there’s space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano. This interactive musical book brings the world of classical music to life in a way that’s playful, imaginative and completely child-led. With storytelling at its heart, The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake is the perfect first piano book for children who want to explore sound, story and creativity all in one Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!