The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day Sound Book

The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day is an illustrated children’s sound book featuring music from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Press its page buttons to hear ten short excerpts, alongside a story, composer information and notes about the music.

At a glance

Ten music clips, each 10 seconds long, are activated by pressing buttons on the pages.
The story follows Isabelle and her dog through the four seasons, with illustrations showing an apple tree changing over the year.
Back-of-book material includes a short Vivaldi biography, commentary on instruments and musical techniques, and a glossary.
The clips can also be replayed from the back of the book.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£14.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines a seasonal story and illustrated scenes with excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
The composer notes and glossary provide context beyond simply playing the clips.
Customer feedback praises the illustrations and describes the book as an appealing introduction to classical music.

Cons

The clips are short, at 10 seconds each.
The page buttons need a firm press in the precise location, which may be difficult for young children.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Publication date	6 Oct. 2016
Language	English
Print length	24 pages
Reading age	2 - 5 years, from customers
Grade level	Reception - Pre-school

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	430 g
Dimensions	27.56 x 2.79 x 31.37 cm

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1847808778
ISBN-13	978-1847808776

What to know before buying

Pull the white tab from the back before use. Buttons require a firm, accurately placed press, and young children may need adult help. Customer feedback also reports mixed experiences with button responsiveness.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families introducing young children to classical music through a story and short audio excerpts.
Adults looking for an illustrated book that adds simple composer and music information to read-aloud time.

Less suited to

Children who need longer music playback or want a book they can operate without help pressing small, precise buttons.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,948 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, story and use of Vivaldi’s music as an engaging introduction to classical music, with some also finding it suitable for bedtime or as a gift. Button responsiveness is a mixed point, and some customers say the buttons are hard to press. This matters because the book’s musical content depends on firm, precise button presses, which may require adult help for younger children.

Positive themes

Customers praise the colourful illustrations and the book’s introduction to classical music.

Negative themes

Some customers report that the buttons are difficult to press.

Mixed feedback

Button responsiveness receives mixed feedback.

Frequently asked questions

How many music clips are included?

The listing describes ten excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Each clip is 10 seconds long, and the clips can be replayed at the back of the book.

How do the sound buttons work?

Pull the white tab out of the back before use, then press firmly in the exact button location. The listing notes that young children may need adult help.

What else is included besides the story and music?

The book includes a short Vivaldi biography, discussion of instruments and musical techniques, and a glossary of musical terms.