The Story Orchestra: I Can Play, Flint

Author: Katy Flint
Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Format: Hardcover, 16 pages
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books (2022)
ISBN: 9780711264915

While other books in the Story Orchestra series play famous pieces of classical music, in this edition, young readers can play the tunes themselves! Color and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy eight-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarize themselves with the pacing of the tune.

 Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All the favorite characters from the series are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano.