The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano.A stunning re-telling of the classic ballet story brought to life by music.

Set to the sound of Tchaikovsky’s original music, this favorite ballet story features a a musical note to press on each spread. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible guest arrives and places a curse on princess, the kingdom must find the one special person who can defeat it.

Read the story, listen to accompanying music, then turn to the back of the book to find out more about the Tchaikovsky musical clips in this delightful gift book.

Reminiscent of ABT’s exquisite production of the legendary composer’s ballet, The Sleeping Beauty.