Peter And The Wolf

Feb 6, 2025 6:05 AM

Author:Ian Beck

Peter And The Wolf

Peter and the Wolf was composed by the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. This timeless tale is beautifully retold and illustrated with by award-winning Ian Beck, and remains a wonderful introduction to the world of music.

Reviews

Full of winter coldness balanced by a warm retelling of the famous story

—— Books for Your Children

Beautifully presented with childlike, atmospheric illustrations made more dreamy by the drifting snowflakes

—— Daily Mirror

An inventive way to introduce children to classical music

—— Practical Parenting

Gothic mystery brimming with bonkers characters and boundless energy

—— Daily Mail

A fun read with diverse characters and an enticing setting.

—— Alice Clifford , The Sun

A mystery that is as clever and impish as its heroine

—— Publisher's Weekly Starred Review

An absolutely delightful debut

—— Kirkus Reviews Starred Review

A witty confection of highly colourful characters

—— The Horn Book

A delightful pick for sharp readers enamoured of gothic sensibilities and clever prose

—— Shelf Awareness Starred Review

This witty, imaginative entry deserves a prominent space on the MG shelf.

—— PaperBound

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