The Magical Orchestra

Illustrated by Ella Hobbis
Hardcover
$19.99 US
9-3/8"W x 11-3/4"H
On sale Aug 04, 2026 | 28 Pages | 9781664300934
Preschool - 2

Children ages 3-7 can explore the magic of the classical orchestra with this beautiful picture book, complete with 20 sound buttons throughout and an on/off switch to preserve battery life.

A hare and a rabbit are playing in the forest when suddenly, Hare says, “Shhh—listen! Can you hear something?” “What is that?” replies Rabbit. The two friends follow the musical sounds and happen upon an orchestra, its players a diverse array of forest animals. The musicians are warming up for a very special performance...and it’s going to be a night to remember!

Children can explore the magic of the classical orchestra with this beautiful picture book, complete with 20 sound buttons throughout and an on/off switch to preserve battery life.
Lauren Crisp is a children's book editor who is lucky enough to make beautiful books every day! She lives in London but grew up in Yorkshire, and loves long walks out in the country with her dog, Ludo. She enjoys reading, writing, and dreaming up fun rhymes for the books she works on!

Ella Hobbis is a children's picture book illustrator. Growing up, she was captivated by stories and illustrations that have stayed with her well into adulthood. Self-taught and influenced by texture and emotion, Ella finds that her work reflects her lifelong love of storytelling and of bringing characters and narratives to life in order to inspire and delight young readers.
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Children ages 3-7 can explore the magic of the classical orchestra with this beautiful picture book, complete with 20 sound buttons throughout and an on/off switch to preserve battery life.

A hare and a rabbit are playing in the forest when suddenly, Hare says, “Shhh—listen! Can you hear something?” “What is that?” replies Rabbit. The two friends follow the musical sounds and happen upon an orchestra, its players a diverse array of forest animals. The musicians are warming up for a very special performance...and it’s going to be a night to remember!

Children can explore the magic of the classical orchestra with this beautiful picture book, complete with 20 sound buttons throughout and an on/off switch to preserve battery life.

Author

Lauren Crisp is a children's book editor who is lucky enough to make beautiful books every day! She lives in London but grew up in Yorkshire, and loves long walks out in the country with her dog, Ludo. She enjoys reading, writing, and dreaming up fun rhymes for the books she works on!

Ella Hobbis is a children's picture book illustrator. Growing up, she was captivated by stories and illustrations that have stayed with her well into adulthood. Self-taught and influenced by texture and emotion, Ella finds that her work reflects her lifelong love of storytelling and of bringing characters and narratives to life in order to inspire and delight young readers.

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