I Can Play

The Nutcracker

Jessica Courtney-Tickle

$35

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Frances Lincoln Publisher
15 October 2024

Children's & Educational; Novelty, toy & die-cut books; Music: general interest (Children's&YA); Dance, ballet (Children's&YA)

Series: The Story Orchestra

From The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press 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

Grandfather's Dance

Clara's Dream

Waltz of the Snowflakes

Russian Dance

Dance of the Reed Flutes

Waltz of the Flowers

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Finale

Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!

Illustrated by: Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Publisher
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 311mm, Width: 273mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781836002321
ISBN 10: 1836002327
Series: The Story Orchestra
Pages: 16
Publication Date: 15 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jessica Courtney Tickle? is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children's stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre, from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.