Prokofiev, a brilliant composer born in Ukraine in 1891, wrote Peter and the Wolf in the style of a traditional folk-tale, which he set to music for children, using different instruments for the various characters in the story. This story has become a favourite piece of classical music for children across the world, now retold and illustrated by James Mayhew.Peter lives with his grandpa in the forest and is told to beware of the wolf. But Peter ventures into the meadow, meeting a duck, a little bird and a cat and eventually comes face to face to face with the big, hungry wolf, who wants the duck for his dinner.How Peter manages to catch the wolf and stay safe himself is delightfully retold and illustrated with James Mayhew's glorious collage images and an exclusive recording of the music, downloadable by QR code.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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James created his first Katie book 'Katie's Picture Show' over twenty years ago as a way to share his enthusiasm for art with children. His series of Katie books are much-loved and respected as an early introduction to art. Also in the series is Katie in London which has been an extremely popular guide to England's capital city. 'Ella Bella Ballerina and the
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