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Cover of My Little Music Book I Love the Four Seasons by Marion Billet

My Little Music Book I Love the Four Seasons by Marion Billet

by Marion Billet

Book Details

Publisher:Cartwheel Books
Published:2025-10-21
Pages:12
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:154617172X

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Introduce your little one to the four seasons through Vivaldi's beloved concerti! An exciting and high-quality introduction to classical music that's just right for curious kids! Readers of every age will be enchanted by this charming sound board book, which is distinguished by the exceptional quality of the musical pieces that bring every picture to life. I Love the Four Seasons has a button on every spread, which triggers a captivating musical piece by Vivaldi from his concerti, The Four Seaso

Our Review

This charming sound book introduces preschoolers to classical music through Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," featuring a dedicated sound button on each spread that plays high-quality musical excerpts corresponding to spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Marion Billet's cheerful illustrations depict seasonal activities—from splashing in puddles to building snowmen—creating immediate visual connections between the music and children's own experiences. The sturdy board book format withstands enthusiastic little hands, while the clearly marked buttons empower young children to operate the sounds independently. Each musical selection lasts just long enough to capture attention without overwhelming developing listening skills.

What distinguishes this musical board book is its exceptional audio quality, which faithfully reproduces Vivaldi's compositions without the tinny sound common in many children's sound books. The strategic pairing of visual seasonal cues with corresponding musical themes helps children understand how music can express feelings and tell stories without words. Parents seeking early music exposure will appreciate how this book transforms abstract classical concepts into tangible, interactive learning. Young listeners will delight in the cause-and-effect magic of pressing buttons to fill the room with beautiful orchestral sounds, creating a multisensory introduction to the world of classical music that grows with repeated readings.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction