Listen to the Music

Name: Listen to the Music
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ISBN: 9781805700838

The Composers

Mary Richards, Skylar White

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Novelty book

Forthcoming
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English

Wide Eyed Editions
29 September 2026

Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Sound story, noisy books, musical books; Educational: Music

Series: Listen to the Music

Listen to the Music: The Composers is an interactive journey through music history, bringing young readers up close to the world's most famous composers.

Meet Antonio Vivaldi as he gets inspired by the birdsong of spring, take a woodland walk with Ludwig van Beethoven, see Clara Schumann at her piano recital, and enjoy the sounds of the big band with William Grant Still. In each scene, you'll read a short snippet about the composer and the story behind their most beloved pieces, before pressing the button to hear the piece performed. At the back of the book, you'll find a detailed introduction to each piece and its composer, with suggestions of what to listen out for.

Here are the expertly picked pieces you'll find in Listen to the Music: The Composers:

Antonio Vivaldi, 'Spring'Ludwig van Beethoven, 'Symphony No. 9 in D Minor'Frédéric Chopin, 'Fantaisie-impromptu in C-Sharp Minor'Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 'Swan Theme'George Frideric Handel, 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, 'Violin Concerto in D Major'Clara Schumann, 'Three Romances'Johann Strauss II, 'The Blue Danube'Nikolai Romsky-Korsakov, 'Flight of the Bumblebee'William Grant Still, 'Afro-American'You can meet the composers in chronological order, or turn to your favourite pieces again and again, at your own pace. With beautiful hand-painted illustrations and magical musical buttons, Listen to the Music: The Composers is the perfect introduction to classical music for young ears.

By: Mary Richards
Illustrated by: Skylar White
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 304mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9781805700838
ISBN 10: 1805700839
Series: Listen to the Music
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 29 September 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Novelty book
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mary Richards is a writer, publisher and musician. Mary was Publisher at the Hayward Gallery in London's Southbank Centre and Editor at Tate Publishing, commissioning and editing books for all the Tate galleries. She lives in London with four children, two cats and a large collection of Lego.Skylar White is from Wisconsin, and now lives in New York City. Growing up she would practice drawing by copying illustrations from her favourite books, and knew she wanted to be a part of the exciting process of making books. She went on to get her BFA at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in Denver, CO, focusing on children's books for her major.