In this musical retelling of the classic opera, children learn the tale of a prince, a princess, and a magic flute by reading a straightforward narrative that describes each scene. Then push the button on each page to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing the music from that scene. As you and your little one journey through the magical score, you will hear ten excerpts from the opera’s music. 

At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with details about his composition of The Magic Flute. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.

This series of books provides an engaging introduction to classical music.

See also: 

Listen As You Read: Swan Lake

Listen As You Read: The Nutcracker