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The Farewell Symphony

The story in words and pictures of how and why Joseph Haydn’s famous symphony came to be written. Illustrated colorfully by JoAnn Kitchel and written by Anna Celenza, A CD of Haydn’s “Farewell Symphony” is included. One in a series of music appreciation books for young people.

SHP265
Ages 7-12
30 pages hardcover book and CD
$19.95

Pictures at an Exibition

The second book in this popular series tells the story of Modest Mussorgsky and the inspriration behind this well known classical favorite. The special feeling of Russian folk art is seen through the illustrations of JoAnn Kitchel and the story is beautifully told by Anna Celenza. A CD recording of the music is included.

SHP266
Ages 7-12
30 pages hardcover book and CD
$19.95

The Heroic Symphony

Anna Celenza weaves the story of Beethoven’s “Eroica Symphony” in the newest addition to this fabulous series. JoAnn Kitchel again brings the text to life as the composer sought to honor the heros of the great war. An unforgettable story and vibrant pictures to spotlight the emotion and drama of the music. A CD of the “Eroica Symphony” is included.

SHP267
Ages 7-12
30 pages hardcover book and CD
$19.95

Peter and the Wolf

Another artistic treasure by Vladimir Vagin, who retells this popular tale with paintings that bring Sergei Prokofiev’s musical masterpiece to life and conveys to the reader all of the emotion and drama of the symphony. A perfect companion to a music-listening session.

SHP231
Ages 4-9
32 pages hardcover
$16.95

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The World’s Very Best OPERA

For Kids... CD and Teacher’s Guide

14 best loved arias from these timeless operas. Complete English lyrics are included plus a bonus of 5 karaoke style sing along tracks! Opera Synopsis and biographies.

THE TEACHER’S GUIDE... includes an introduction to each of the featured operas, lesson plans, individual and group activities. 48 page guide developed by experts.

SHP725
CD & Teachers Guide
$32.95

SHP 268
Ages 6-14
30 pages hardcover
$16.95

Hallelujah Handel

In eighteenth-century London, a young orphan, who sings like an angel but is unable to speak, is befriended by the great composer George Frideric Handel. The story tells how the “Messiah” came to be a valuable gift to children. Find the “Classical Kids” CD that relates this story with music.

SHP712
Story and music on CD
$16.95

Ah, Music!

“Where there is life, there is music” reads the inscription inside the cover. This books is a childs’s survey of the history and components of music.Writer and illustrator ALIKI portrays, sound, rythym, melody, pitch, tone instruments, voice and harmony. Colorfully and happily illustrated for children of all ages. A sure-fire gift, or award.

SHP269
All ages
48 pages hardcover
$16.99

Bravo! Brava!
A Night at the Opera
Hardcover Book

Behind the scenes with composers, cast and crew. Anne Siberell imparts the theatrical spectacle of Grand Opera. Pictures and diagrams portray the hundreds of hidden people and skills which transform the stage into exciting places and glorious music. 27 opera plots explained; special effects and funny stories, unforgettable.

SHP281
Ages 10-up
64 pages hardcover
$19.95

Zin! Zin! A Violin

Lloyd Moss writes a unique primer on musical instruments. Beginning with a trombone playing alone on a stage, other instruments are added until a full orchestra is assembled onstage. Much applause has been heard for this book which is beautifully illustrated By Marjorie Priceman

SHP222
Ages 4-9
32 pages hardcover
$16.95

Our Marching Band

Another book by Lloyd Moss.

This is a tale of children who want to play in a band. Each cartoon character sets out to learn an instrument to the agony of his or her parents. In the end, of course, the town is delighted with the new band and the rhyming ends with the mayor’s proud recognition!

SHP224
Ages 4-9
20 pages hardcover
$15.99

The Story of the Incredible Orchestra

An introduction to the history and makeup of an orchestra. Author Bruce Koscielniak writes a lively, entertaining and fact-filled book carefully detailed and illustrated. An excellent long-term reference.

SHP223
Ages 8-12
28 pages hardcover
$16.95