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Prince Florimund awakens the sleeping beauty, Princess Aurora, with a gentle kiss, the palace reawakens, and the Prince and Princess decide to celebrate their marriage in their beautiful kingdom. As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine the ballerinas and flowers spinning gracefully to Tchaikovskys most famous waltz, Once Upon a Dream, the stormy notes of Carabosse's angry spell and the hopeful, rising notes of the princess's magical awakening.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending, as well as a brief biography of the composer and how his music connects with the story.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. \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 sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available from the Story Orchestra series: The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, Swan Lake, Swan Lake: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Hall of the Mountain King,Four Seasons in One Day and The Planets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. 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As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Saint-Sans original score. Hear the herd of elephants heavy steps, imagine a school of fish glimmering and gliding and follow the swans majestic glide through its calm, cello-led melody.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending, as well as a brief biography of the composer and how the music connects with the story.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. \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 sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. 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Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. 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Begin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of Swan Lake - from Prince Siegfried's encounter with a flock of swans after running away from home to his discovery that the most beautiful swan is actually a human princess, Odette, who has been cursed by an evil sorcerer, to how the curse is finally lifted. Using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, the swans, their retreating adversaries and their beautiful kingdom. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score. Imagine the flock of swan ballerinas spinning gracefully to the shimmering strings and spellbinding harp, the four cygnets dancing in unison to the playful music of two oboes and more. Flip the poster over to find additional details on the story's happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story. This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Nutcracker,The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. 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This captivating book whisks readers away to ancient Athens, where the preparations for the Duke and Queen's marriage are underway. However, not everyone is as joyous, setting the scene for a magical midsummer's night filled with the mischievous antics of fairies, the earnest performances of lively actors, and the romantic escapades of young lovers in the nearby enchanted woods.\n\nAs you traverse through the beautifully illustrated pages, you and your little one will be invited to press the interactive buttons that activate delightful sound clips from Mendelssohn's evocative score. This interactive feature not only enhances the storytelling experience but also serves as a wonderful introduction to classical music for children.\n\nTowards the end of the book, readers will find an insightful biography of Felix Mendelssohn, offering a glimpse into the composer's life and the creation of his magnificent piece, \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e. 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