# The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sound Book

Book: The Story Orchestra’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream retells Shakespeare’s play with illustrations and ten short excerpts from Mendelssohn’s music. Each sound button needs a firm press in the correct place, so younger readers may need adult help.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 11.08 GBP
- Previous price: 16.99 GBP
- Discount: 35%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:56:41.382Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 244

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## At a glance

- Retells Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Mendelssohn’s music.
- Ten sound buttons play short orchestral excerpts. The clips can also be replayed at the back of the book.
- Includes a short Mendelssohn biography and notes on the music, instruments, rhythms and techniques, plus a glossary.

## Pros

- Pairs the story and illustrations with brief music excerpts for an interactive read-aloud.
- Back-of-book music notes and a glossary add context beyond the story.

## Cons

- Each sound button requires a firm, accurately placed press, which may be difficult for some young children.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
- Publication date: 10 Oct. 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 24 pages
- Reading age: 2 - 9 years, from customers
- Grade level: Reception - 3
- Weight listed: 294 g
- Dimensions: 27.43 x 0.9 x 31.12 cm
- ISBN-10: 071129738X
- ISBN-13: 978-0711297388
### Sound and content
- Number of excerpts: 10
- Length of each sound clip: 10 seconds

## Before you buy

- Pull the white tab from the back of the book before use. The sound buttons need a firm press in the exact location, and young children may need adult help.

## A good fit for

- Families introducing young children to classical music through a storybook.
- Shared reading with an adult who can help operate the sound buttons.
- Readers interested in a child-friendly retelling of Shakespeare and Mendelssohn’s music.

## Less suited to

- Children who want a straightforward or fully detailed retelling of the play. Customer feedback says the story can be hard to follow.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, accompanying classical music and appeal as a gift, while also noting that the story can be hard to follow. That is worth considering for a 24-page retelling of Shakespeare, even though the book adds music notes and a glossary. The rating distribution is largely five-star, but aggregate ratings do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the illustrations and the classical music that accompanies them.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the books as enjoyable to read and appealing as gifts.
- Negative themes: Customers report that the story can be hard to follow.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback appreciates the content while raising concerns about readability.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many music clips are included?
The listing describes ten excerpts, each 10 seconds long. It says they can be played from the story pages and replayed at the back.
### How do the sound buttons work?
Pull the white tab from the back before use, then press firmly in the exact button location. Younger children may need adult help.
### Does the book include information about the music?
Yes. The listing says it includes a short Mendelssohn biography, discussion of the music and its instruments, rhythms and techniques, and a glossary.
### What age is the book intended for?
The listed reading age is 2–9 years, with the qualification “from customers”. Sound buttons may be difficult for younger children to operate alone.

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