# Once Upon a Tune: Stories from the Orchestra - Hardcover

by **James Mayhew** (Author)

**_Once Upon a Tune_ brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music.**

You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt in _The Hall of the Mountain King_; grapple with a magic broom in _The Sorcerer's Apprentice_, meet the evil Witch of the North in _The Swan of Tuonela_, sail the seven seas with Sinbad the Sailor in _Scheherazade_; be a prince disguised as a bee in _The Flight of the Bumblebee,_ and become a fearless hero in _William Tell_. The stories are excitingly told and stunningly illustrated by James Mayhew. Includes Musical Notes with more information about the stories and music, plus James's recommended recordings to download and listen to.

### Author Biography

**James Mayhew** has been creating books for children for over 30 years, including _Mrs Noah's Pockets_ and _Mrs Noah's Garden_ (with Jackie Morris) and the bestselling _Katie_ and _Ella Bella_ series. Alongside his work creating books, James works with a huge variety of orchestras and musicians, presenting highly acclaimed concerts that combine music, story, and art, created live on stage, for children.

**Number of Pages:** 96

**Dimensions:** 0.69 x 11.72 x 10.22 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 01, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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