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The Flute

Foreword by Sir Simon Rattle / Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Published by Crocodile Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the flute. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).

Follow flute player, Sonja, as she plucks up the courage to play a flute solo in tonight's concert. Discover how the flute is played, the different sounds it can make, and its role within the orchestra. Listen along to the vibrant concert performance at the end.

With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the flute. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.

About The Author

Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Her books have won awards and been shortlisted for others.Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.

About The Illustrator

Elisa Paganelli was born in Modena, Italy, and since childhood cannot resist the smell of paper and pencils. She attended the Institute of Art and subsequently graduated from the European Institute of Design (IED) in Turin with a degree in illustration. After working as a graphic designer for a communication agency for a few years, she decided to set up her own art and design studio. Elisa devotes most of her time to her passion for images and words. She thinks of herself as a kind of hermit, immersed in her quiet world of nature and books, accompanied by a cup of tea and her beloved pet-assistants. She now collaborates with publishers and other clients all over the world, and also writes for a newspaper’s lifestyle column.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Crocodile Books (March 5, 2024)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781623711122
  • Ages: 7 - 9

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Raves and Reviews

“This is an adorable hardcover book that details what a flute is and what context it is played in … The pictures are wonderfully done and do not take up too much room on the page, allowing for a good balance of text and picture … There is also a link to recordings that go along with this book, and they are described in detail in the back. A wonderful way to introduce the flute to young children!”

– — Children’s Literature

“[A] delightful book … For any child interested in music, this is a great read, and the book could be useful for children who are considering playing the flute. By blending narrative storytelling and facts, Auld helps readers develop an appreciation for flutes and other woodwind instruments while seeing the hard work playing an instrument involves. The illustrations feature a diverse representation of music lovers. Callouts in the text to accompanying performances from the London Symphony Orchestra bring the music to life. This informative book about flutes can educate children about one specific musical instrument while providing a glimpse into other instruments that are part of an ­orchestra.”

– — School Library Journal

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