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本書以音樂互動的方式，重新演繹《Hansel and Gretel》這個經典童話。故事中，兄妹倆被派進森林採草莓，卻誤闖女巫出沒的神祕世界，一段緊張又奇幻的冒險就此展開。閱讀時，孩子只要按下每一頁的音樂按鈕，就能聽見取自作曲家 Engelbert Humperdinck 樂曲的管弦樂片段，讓故事情節與音樂情緒自然連結。本書不只說故事，也引導孩子認識古典音樂。書後收錄作曲家簡介，並逐段介紹樂曲中使用的樂器與節奏，搭配名詞小辭典，幫助孩子理解音樂的魅力。精緻插畫與按鍵互動設計，讓親子共讀成為一場結合想像、聆聽與學習的美好體驗。Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day their mother is furious at them for not completing their household chores and sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes o

To coincide with the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in 2025, this addition to FL's 'Worlds of' series, picking up on the themes and legacy behind one of the worlds most popular writers.Despite the tranquil, even cosy, image of Austen and her work that still lingers in the popular imagination, her life in fact coincided with a period of intense, immense change, what is still sometimes called the Age of Revolutions. The American Revolutionary War began the year of her birth. By her eighth birthday, Britain had been forced to formally recognise the existence of the United States. The French Revolution broke out in 1789, when she was thirteen, and came close to home: her cousin Eliza's French husband died under the guillotine. When she was 22, there was an uprising in Ireland. All through Austen's teenage years and her early adulthood, the old certainties were being subjected to challenge, new ideas were springing up - about democracy and freedom, about slavery, about poetry, abo

To paraphrase Picasso: the good borrow, but the truly great artists steal. The great masters of art earned their reputation for supposedly taking art in entirely new directions - for pioneering new techniques, breaking with tradition and busting norms - but behind almost every famous artwork you can find influence and inspiration artfully 'stolen' from elsewhere.Great Artists Steal takes 40 groundbreaking artworks throughout history and shows how in truth they have their roots firmly in the past or in other works. Andy Warhol was famously obsessed with repurposing and repeating famous images from across history, while visual motifs that originated thousands of years ago are still repeated in contemporary art today. Where does 'stealing' begin and copying end, and how do ideas, influence and creativity travel across different generations of artists and artworks?From the accidental to the purposeful, the innocent to the malicious, Great Artists Steal looks at all the ways famous artists

Enjoy the countdown to Christmas like never before with this inspiring collection of 24 mini books. Collected together in a beautiful hardback case and tie ribbon, each day children can feel the magic of Christmas as they unwrap a new story. Perfect for reading independently or together, uncover the true stories of musicians, authors, designers, and change-makers from throughout history who dared to follow their dreams. With a mini book from the bestselling biography series hidden behind every door, this unique advent calendar can be returned to again all year long. Written by author Maria Isabel S嫕chez Vegara, children will uncover inspiring stories of kindness, resilience, determination, and courage.Discover the incredible lives of bold little dreamers across a host of professions: - Singers and performer, such as Rihanna, Freddie Mercury, and Beyonc?/b>. - Change-makers and activists such as Michelle Obama, Harriet Tubman, and Louis Braille.- Athletes such as Chris Hoy, David Bec

本書以音樂互動的方式，將莎士比亞經典喜劇《仲夏夜之夢》與孟德爾頌著名的音樂套曲結合。故事從雅典公爵與王后的婚禮開始，卻因精靈惡作劇、熱情的年輕戀人與活潑演員的加入，讓仲夏夜的森林充滿奇幻與笑料。每翻到一頁，按下按鈕即可聆聽與情節呼應的音樂片段，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的氛圍。書末附有作曲家孟德爾頌簡介、樂曲賞析與音樂術語解釋，兼具藝術啟蒙與閱讀樂趣。Discover the spellbinding magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of one of Mendelssohn's most famous suites. This story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a series of pranks and events in the nearby woods. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of Shakespeare's most beloved and comedic play, press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning and introduces children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Felix Mendelssohn, with details about his composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next to this, you can rep

Mythology Land opens the gates to the magical lands of all the characters and creatures of myth. These expertly retold stories are perfect for bedtime, and each tale is followed by an exquisitely illustrated map of its world. You can drop into Midgard and explore the land of the giants with Thor, run from Baba Yaga in the Deep Dark Forest, and follow the Yangtze river to see which animal will win the great race. What wonderful things will you find along the way?Beautiful, stylish, and vibrant illustrations adorn each page, as the text transports readers to faraway lands of mystery, fantasy, and magic--and the level of detail in the maps of these lands means this title will be lovingly pored over time and time again.The stories include: Rama & Sita (Hindu) The Great Race (Chinese) The Trojan Horse (Greek) Quetzalcoatl Brings Food to the World (Aztec)The Great Maui (Polynesian) Thor and the Land of the Giants (Norse) The Rainbow Serpent (Aboriginal Australian) Baby Yaga (Slavic) Anan

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe. Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends. Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with enchanting illustrations by Olga Baumert, this is an anthology to be read when the weather turns colder and the nights draw in. Stories include: The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine) Mother Holle (Germany) Shingebiss (Ojibwa First Nation) The First Rabbits (Japan) The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria) The First Evergreen Tree (Mongolia) The Snowman (Denmark) Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America) The Wind, the Cl

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts. The luxurious book with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any five-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts.The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book. Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of five, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognize letters, understand that print

Discover the fascinating stories of the world's most beautiful cemeteries, featuring spectacular photography, unique histories and famous residents. Cities of the Dead takes us on a tour of memorial sites, ranging from monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to Gothic chapels, tombs and crypts. Enjoy tales of myths and monsters, grave-robbers, pilgrimages, spiritual retreats, remembrance and community. Marvel in cemeteries with a hundred thousand to a handful of graves which feature famous headstones, weeping angels, ocean views, woodlands, thousands of glowing lanterns and a tomb of poets. From London's famous Highgate Cemetery, which houses famous names from Karl Marx to Malcolm McLaren, George Eliot to Christina Rosetti, to Hawaii's breathtaking Valley of the Temples, this book spans the globe to bring you the most fascinating, intriguing and evocative cemeteries across cultures and continents. Together with evocative images, the stories behind these notable buri

In this follow up toCat Family ChristmasandCat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking

A charmingly illustrated volume about the magic of Christmas and the inner workings of the North Pole. Featuring a beautiful gold-foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is a book for families to treasure in the run up to the festive season.Christmas has been shrouded in secrecy for years . . . but what really goes on at the North Pole in the run up to the big day?Every year without fail, Santa Claus packs up his sleigh and soars across the night sky pulled by his reindeer to deliver presents to children all over the world.But spreading Christmas magic is no small task and lots must happen to make sure everything is ready for the most special time of the year.Join Santa's Head Elf, Ivy Everjingle, as she reveals secrets from the North Pole. From how Santa's suit is designed and the magic of reindeer flight, to the many different jobs of the Christmas elves and the magic of believing.This is the ultimate festive compendium to capture the magic of Christmas. Perfect for families to e

Why is there a lily in that religious picture? Why is there a bubble in that still-life? Great works of arts from all periods often have details or objects that carry symbolic meanings. Sometimes those symbols would have been obvious to contemporary viewers but now need explaining to a modern audience who are less familiar with, say, Christian iconography or Classical myths. In other cases, the symbolism is deliberately obscure designed to add a hidden layer of meaning to the work, to make the viewer work at its true meaning. And it's not just works from earlier history where symbolism is used: trains crop up in the background of many Impressionist paintings as a way of referencing the modern world. Other artists have their own private symbols, like Josef Beuys whose regular use of felt and animal fat was a link to the experiences of his earlier life.This book includes hundreds of symbols from across different periods and styles of art history. Each one is illustrated with at least one

Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from ground-breaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo. Discover the incredible lives of these bold little dreamers: Charles Dickens, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, Aretha Franklin, Martin Luther King, Stephen Hawking, Jane Austen, David Bowie, Albert Einstein, Elton John, Ernest Shackleton, Malala Yousafzai, Freddie Mercury, Frida Kahlo, Astrid Lindgren, Muhammad Ali, Jane Goodall, Lewis Hamilton, Neil Armstrong, Steve Irwin, Anna Pavlova, Zaha Hadid, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists, to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things