The Orchestra, Taplin

What does an orchestra sound like? Little music lovers can press the buttons to hear the rich sounds of different instruments, from soaring violins and sparkling flutes to powerful trumpets and rumbling percussion. Explore the orchestra as musicians tune up, play together and create beautiful music. With engaging illustrations, fascinating facts and high-quality recordings, this interactive sound book is a wonderful way for young children to discover the instruments that make up an orchestra.

Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer. After three years of reading other people's books at university, he started writing his own for Usborne. He has been doing it ever since. When he is not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.