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A beginner's guide to drumming, with secrets from world-famous musician Nandi Bushell. Let me tell you a secret: drumming is magic. I love that I can express myself through drumming. Everything about it makes me really happy! Drumming has changed my life in so many ways. Now I'm here to share the magic of drumming with you, too... Learn how Nandi Bushell, the young drummer who has played with the Foo Fighters at Wembley, discovered drumming when she was just five years old. She shares how...

Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs about hope, love, loss and everything that makes us human.Little Leonard grew up in Montréal, Canada, and was a child who delighted in the world around him. From roses with too-long stems, to birds chirping on a rusty wire, he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss. His trips to the synagogue were a source of wonder, too. Leonard listened in awe to the songs and stories – moved by thei...

Introduce your baby to all kinds of toys with this gorgeous black-and-white book with textures to touch! Designed to develop babies' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book with clearly-defined images and simple text will engage your child's senses as they discover all their favorite toys.   Spot the stacking rings, striped ball, and cuddly teddy bear - with touch-and-feel textures for added interaction!

A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the cello. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).Join cello player, Matt, and find out what it's like to be a musician on tour performing at different venues around the world. Discover how the cello is made, how it is played and its role within the orchestra. Immerse yourself in the joy of classical music at Matt's spectacular orchestra concert in Vienna.With...

Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-travelling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classical music!Covering 10 different, beloved orchestral instruments, from different pieces from around the world, readers hear music composed and can press them to hear clips of musical masterpieces!From Elgar's Cello Concerto to a violin sonata by Beethoven, this book will teach children about cultural history, famous musicians and musical genres, all wh...

Find out what makes up an orchestra and learn about its different instruments with this beautifully illustrated book, produced in association with the London Symphony Orchestra.This wonderfully illustrated story follows a conductor who is auditioning each instrument for his orchestra. With accompanying CDs and downloadable music, follow our conductor on his journey and discover the beautiful music of an orchestra. With pictograms of a full-size symphony orchestra and information on all of the mu...

Sonically sensitive Dustin, a guitar playing blues hound, wakes one morning to a disturbing sound. This sparks an adventure-filled caper that takes Dustin down some dark and dusty paths to meet some down and dirty characters. He's a hound on the wrong side of town. Join celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot as he risks it all to capture Dustin's dark developments in real-time from the stone-cold streets. As with all Sir Rhymesalot titles, rhythm and rhyming verse lead the way, and sing yo...

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature jobs, music, opposites, and sports. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring ot...

A bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for music in two languages! This new title in Milet's popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured musical instrument and musician. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Below each image is the word for the musical instrument and the musician in English and the second language in large, bold text. A highly enjoyable...