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Four Seasons (Musical Books) by Fiona Watt

by Fiona Watt

Book Details

Publisher:Usborne
Published:2019-06
Pages:10
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1836052898

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

Listen to special arrangements of Vivaldi's Four Seasons concerti for violin while exploring the changing seasons in this stunning book. Each beautifully illustrated scene shows a different season with fingertrails to explore and a button to press to listen to the music. A delightful way for children to discover Vivaldi's much-loved music.

Our Review

This charming sound book introduces young children to classical music through Vivaldi's iconic Four Seasons concerti, pairing each season with beautifully illustrated scenes that invite tactile exploration. Little fingers can trace the raised fingertrail paths across spring blossoms, summer meadows, autumn leaves, and winter snow while pressing corresponding buttons to hear specially arranged violin melodies. The integration of sensory elements creates an immersive experience that brings both the changing weather patterns and musical compositions to life for toddlers. This multi-sensory approach to seasonal education engages multiple learning pathways simultaneously.

What sets this musical book apart is how naturally it cultivates early appreciation for classical music while teaching seasonal concepts through visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation. The carefully selected musical excerpts perfectly match each season's mood—lively spring melodies contrast beautifully with gentle winter passages—helping children make emotional connections to both weather changes and musical expression. Parents seeking enriching interactive books will appreciate how this volume introduces fine arts exposure alongside sensory development, creating a foundation for both musical literacy and environmental awareness through repeated, joyful exploration.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction