{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-hansel-and-gretel","title":"The Story Orchestra - Hansel and Gretel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the famous fairy tale, later composed by Engelbert Humperdinck. Push the buttons to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck’s score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-7d498d3a=\"\" class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting magic of\u003ci\u003e Hansel and Gretel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ein 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of one of the greatest fairy tales, press the buttons on each page to hear 10 excerpts from the incidental music! Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, \u003ci\u003eEngelbert Humperdinck\u003c\/i\u003e, with details about his composition of \u003ci\u003eHansel and Gretel\u003c\/i\u003e. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44369653825570,"sku":"9781836007395","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0785\/1042\/files\/PET-Web-format---2025-10-04T152347-862.jpg?v=1759544665","url":"https:\/\/petronella.live\/products\/the-story-orchestra-hansel-and-gretel","provider":"Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}