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Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Experience the Magic of The Story Orchestra: Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy through this musical retelling, beautifully accompanied by Felix Mendelssohn’s famous incidental score.

Discover Shakespeare Like Never Before

  • Interactive Storytelling: Travel to Athens and the nearby woods as you follow the Duke, Queen, mischievous fairies, young lovers, and lively actors on a midsummer night of magical events.
  • Hear the Music: Each gorgeously illustrated page features a 10-second sound clip of an orchestra performing Mendelssohn’s score. Push the buttons to immerse yourself in the story’s enchanting atmosphere.
  • Educational and Fun: A glossary of musical terms, plus discussions on the instruments, rhythms, and techniques used, make this book a learning adventure.

Perfect for Ages 5–8

This hardcover book includes:

  • 24 pages of stunning colour illustrations.
  • An interactive journey with ten sound clips to bring the story to life.
  • A biography of Felix Mendelssohn, exploring his inspiration and the composition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Why Choose The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

  • Perfect Introduction to Shakespeare: Engages children with Shakespeare’s wit, humour, and fantasy, paired with Mendelssohn’s celebrated music.
  • Award-Winning Series: The Story Orchestra series has sold nearly 1 million copies worldwide and been translated into 25 languages.
  • Educational Value: Encourages interactive learning and introduces children to classical music and literature in an accessible format.

Explore More from The Story Orchestra

Also available: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, and more!

Manufacturer’s Note

Please pull the white tab at the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm press on the exact location to work. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

Introduce your little ones to Shakespeare’s world of love, mischief, and magic, paired with Mendelssohn’s timeless melodies, in this captivating new addition to The Story Orchestra series!

Music

♫  Carnival of the Animals - Camille Saint-Saëns

Book Size

27.5cm x 31cm

Green Credentials

These books are designed to be treasured for years to come. Comes with fully recyclable packaging.

About this design

Jessica Courtney-Tickle’s illustrations bring the narratives of familiar and much-loved music to life in the Story Orchestra book series.

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The Story Orchestra range of books brings classical music
to life for children. Follow the illustrations and play the
accompanying snippets of famous musical works.

Music

Familiar, soothing or entertaining melodies.

Movement

Engaging & charming dancing characters.

Storytelling

Tell stories & spark imagination.

Press to Play

Turn the pages and look for the ‘Press Here’ buttons. Press to hear classic musical pieces accompanying the lavish illustrations.

Learn about the Music

All books feature information about the musicians, music and instruments used in the back of the book.

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