Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage)

  • Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments

    £14.99

    A visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world. Grouped into percussion instruments, wind, and string, as well as the weird and wonderful that defy categorization, readers will discover how they are all related to each other in ‘families’, and enjoy exploring the musical family tree as a foldout poster.

  • If You’re Happy and You Know It

    £9.99

    This large tabbed board book features an illustrated guide to ten favourite action songs with clear instructions to help children join in the actions. Each song is illustrated with bright, animated artwork from Laurie Stansfield which clearly shows the accompanying actions. Through these fun action-rhymes children can develop their language skills and physical movement, as well as building confidence as they learn their first rhymes.

  • A Pocketful of Songs

    £14.99

    Sing, read and listen to ten fabulous songs by Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, with this gorgeous gift book-and-CD. Julia’s witty song lyrics are richly illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The CD features Julia performing favourite songs from Superworm to Tiddler. Guaranteed to have the whole family singing and clapping along!

  • The Magic Flute

    £16.99

    The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute is a beautiful retelling of the famous opera set to the sound of Mozart’s music.

  • The Animal Orchestra Plays Beethoven

    The Animal Orchestra Plays Beethoven

    £12.99

    Children can discover the magic of Beethoven by pressing the buttons in this delightfully illustrated novelty book. The animal orchestra travel from place to place, playing different pieces of Beethoven’s music and telling us a little bit about the composer’s extraordinary life. This is a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.

  • Nina

    £12.99

    This illuminating and defining biography from bestselling author Traci N. Todd, with illustrations from award-winner Christian Robinson, tells the story of Eunice Waymon, who grew up to become Nina Simone – and shares her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy with a new generation.

  • A History of Music for Children

    £14.99

    A global history of music for children that celebrates how and why we make music.

  • Song of the Far Isles

    Song of the Far Isles

    £7.99

    When the Duchess arrives on the isle of Little Drum, she brings orders of silence, threatening the very soul of Oran’s musical community. But then Oran hears of a mythical instrument with the power to manipulate hearts; she must find it and play it to change the Duchess’s mind …

  • Once Upon a Rhythm

    £7.99

    This playful poem is an ode to the colourful world of music and rhythm.

  • Ladybird lullabies

    £6.99

    A magical collection of soothing lullabies, perfect bedtime listening to settle young children after a busy day of adventure! It has specially commissioned music and sound effects to capture the imagination of little ones and get them ready for bedtime.