Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of
Humperdinck’s most famous suites – push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an
orchestra playing from Humperdinck’s score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel
with their parents. One day their mother is furious at them for not completing their household
chores and sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no
ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread
men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of
the famous Grimms' fairy tale. As you and your little one journey through the magical
scenes of one of the greatest fairy tales press the buttons on each page to hear 10 excerpts
from the incidental music ! Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds
encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music .
At the back of the book find a short biography of the composer Engelbert Humperdinck with
details about his composition of Hansel and Gretel . 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 opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of
orchestras playing from their musical scores. Also available in the Story Orchestra series :
Four Seasons in One Day The Nutcracker The Sleeping Beauty Swan Lake Carnival of the
Animals The Magic Flute I n the Hall of the Mountain King I Can Play (vol 1) The Planets
and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the
back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work which
may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
