Read & Listen Together
Illustrated books with music to read, hear and learn together. Three of the four send young readers to the music as they go.
Who it’s for
Young readers and the grown-ups who read with them. The Orchestra Book is aimed at children aged 4–9; My First Classical Music Book and the Spanish-language edition at ages 5–7. The Piano Book is a lively first look at the piano.
When to play it
Reading time at home, a quiet weekend afternoon, a car trip, or a classroom or homeschool read-aloud.
Why these recordings
Each book is colorful and illustrated, and tied to real recordings. The Orchestra Book’s CD has 37 tracks, from Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King” to Tchaikovsky’s “Russian Dance”, so children hear what they are reading about.
Who it’s for
Young readers and the grown-ups who read with them. The Orchestra Book is aimed at children aged 4–9; My First Classical Music Book and the Spanish-language edition at ages 5–7. The Piano Book is a lively first look at the piano.
When to play it
Reading time at home, a quiet weekend afternoon, a car trip, or a classroom or homeschool read-aloud.
Why these recordings
Each book is colorful and illustrated, and tied to real recordings. The Orchestra Book’s CD has 37 tracks, from Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King” to Tchaikovsky’s “Russian Dance”, so children hear what they are reading about.
In this collection
A closer look at each title.
- My First Piano BookAnimal characters guide a lively introduction to the piano. It mixes listening to professional pianists with learning to play. CD included.
- My First Orchestra BookTormod, a little troll from a mountain in Norway, introduces the instrument families. 60 illustrated pages, a 37-track CD and a quiz at the end. Ages 4–9.
- Mi primer libro de música clásicaThe Spanish-language edition: where we hear music, famous composers such as Mozart and Beethoven, and the instrument families. The music is on an online playlist. Ages 5–7.
- My First Classical Music BookWhere we hear music, famous composers including Mozart and Beethoven, and the instrument families from woodwind to percussion, with a CD of examples. Ages 5–7.
