Once Upon a Tune: Stories from the Orchestra

by James Mayhew (Author)

Once Upon a Tune: Stories from the Orchestra
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music.

You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt in The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, meet the evil Witch of the North in The Swan of Tuonela, sail the seven seas with Sinbad the Sailor in Scheherazade; be a prince disguised as a bee in The Flight of the Bumblebee, and become a fearless hero in William Tell.

The stories are excitingly told and stunningly illustrated by James Mayhew. Includes Musical Notes with more information about the stories and music, plus James's recommended recordings to download and listen to.

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Review quotes

"As in Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella (2009) and Ella Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping Beauty (2008), Mayhew's simple storytelling and delicate watercolors in blues, pinks and lilacs meld together to tell the tale of the much-beloved ballet and evoke its timeless mystery and ethereal qualities for young audiences." —Kirkus Reviews on Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake
James Mayhew
James Mayhew has been creating books for children for over 30 years, including Mrs Noah's Pockets and Mrs Noah's Garden (with Jackie Morris) and the bestselling Katie and Ella Bella series. Alongside his work creating books, James works with a huge variety of orchestras and musicians, presenting highly acclaimed concerts that combine music, story, and art, created live on stage, for children.
Classification
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ISBN-13
9781913074036
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Otter-Barry Books
Publication date
April 01, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
JUV031040 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
Library of Congress categories
Fairy tales
Children's stories, English

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