This rhythmic I-spy journey to school through various landscapes is the perfect introduction to colours, modes of transport, and of course, music! The jaunty text, Siobhan Bell's colourful hand-stitched illustrations and the accompanying music by popular singer Fred Penner are sure to get children singing along happily. The I-Spy theme encourages reader/listener interaction, while the cumulative, repetitive text helps build sequencing skills. Ideal for read-aloud and music and movement activities. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Following on the success of A & C Black's Roald Dahl series of musicals, comes a sparkling adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen. Written by popular children's author, Kaye Umansky, this musical provides schools with the same winning format as before: a complete performance pack including great songs, dramatic incidental music, full CD backing tracks, and an expandable cast list which gives everyone a chance to shine.

A new piano tutor which sets out a new standard in piano methods for beginners including classical, traditional and jazz styles. Its integrated approach to musicianship allows for the thorough development of the traditional skills of technique, note reading and music theory. These forward-thinking and deeply musical tutors take the young pianist on a rewarding journey of technical, theoretical and improvisational learning. The pieces are joyful and fun to play, and no matter how simple, they are musical. A comfortable grasp of musicianship is the goal of these excellent tutors and every page takes an exciting step further towards it.

Michael Rosen's favourite silly songs - with acrobatic actions, rappy rhymes and an orchestra of annoying noises - includes a singalong CD of all piano accompaniments. Michael Rosen's favourite silly songs - with acrobatic actions, rappy rhymes and an orchestra of annoying noises, including Joe's got a head like a ping-pong ball, Susanna's a fanciful cow and I'm a little wrong note. The songs are excellent for improving both literacy and singing skills and the book comes complete with a singalong CD.

Book two of a collection of solo piano pieces designed to support the young beginner progressing through "Piano Magic Tutor Books 1 and 2. It follows the technical path of the tutor and is designed to encourage independence at the keyboard as well as provide extra material for "tricky corners".

This rhythmic I-spy journey to school through various landscapes is the perfect introduction to colors, modes of transport, and of course, music! The jaunty text, Siobhan Bell's colorful hand-stitched illustrations and the accompanying music by popular singer Fred Penner are sure to get children singing along happily. The I-Spy theme encourages reader/listener interaction, while the cumulative, repetitive text helps build sequencing skills. Ideal for read-aloud and music and movement activities. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

A&C Black's hugely popular adaptation of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhyme, Jack and the beanstalk, strides out again in the new design and new cover style of A&C Black's Roald Dahl musicals series. Thousands of children have taken part in school performances of this riotously funny adaptation of Roald Dahl's irreverent twist on the traditional tale. A recent review in Music Teacher said: 'It is very difficult to pinpoint an aspect of performance which these musical packages do not address...(These are) completely foolproof musicals, which could be used and adapted by the most inexperienced of directors...undoubtedly an inspired resource' Schools will be able to buy a performance licence online at the brand new A&C Black musicals website (live from March 05), which also has a forum, a Hall of Fame, regular news, updates and free extras to download.

Learn to play the bassoon with popular pieces - lessons and sheet music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. With carefully graded technique, clear fingering diagrams and concise theory explanations, this best-selling series is the ideal learning companion for pupil and teacher. An established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique. Now in its third edition, features include: * Carefully graded songs and tunes * Clear guidance on theory and technique * Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches * Ensemble skills taught through duets and trios

Three Singing Pigs has a bright new cover! This baker's dozen of traditional tales retold by the wonderful Kaye Umansky is a much-loved resource of musical fun through stories. Interweaving the stories are songs with familiar melodies and specially rewritten words which carry the action along. Instantly performable pieces of classroom magic. The music activities which accompany each story will be familiar in concept to everyone who uses Music Express.

A music and literacy resource for Early Years. This work contains 15 lively chants and stories retold by Kaye Umansky. It includes favourites such as Goldilocks", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Pinocchio", "Chicken Licken" and "Cinderella" - with musical development activities by Helen MacGregor. A much-loved music and literacy resource for Early Years - now with a bright new cover! A musical treat - 15 lively, enchanting chants and stories retold by Kaye Umansky. Includes favourites such as Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Chicken Licken and Cinderella - all with imaginative musical develpment activities by Helen MacGregor.

Parents and carers of young children will find a relaxing dayful of gentle play for babies and toddlers in this full colour picture songbook. Eight double-spread pictures tell baby's day from start to finish - waking, dressing, going out, in the park, bathtime, massage and bedtime. Parents and carers of young children will find a relaxing dayful of gentle play for babies and toddlers in this full colour picture songbook. Eight double-spread pictures tell baby's day from start to finish - waking, dressing, going out, in the park, bathtime, massage and bedtime. Interleaved are songs and rhymes for each stage of the day, all with actions for interactive fun, relaxation and lullaby. The CD is performed by international folk artists, Sandra Kerr, Leon Rosselson and Janet Russell. All the instruments and sounds are acoustic (non-electronic) - soothing listening for everyone.

28 song-stories from around the world - perfect for storytelling sessions in schools, libraries and at home. Includes a CD making the wealth of diverse sounds accessible to all. Song-stories are as old and as universal as storytelling itself. Each of the 28 song-stories in this collection contains a simple song, which helps the narrative unfold and invites instant participation, whether at school or at home. The collection includes song-stories from all corners of the world, eg Annancy, Puss and Ratta from Jamaica, Spider the Drummer from Sierra Leone and The Raja's Secret from Gujarat. The CD contains performances of all the songs.