The Story Orchestra: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Author: Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Interest age: from c 5 years | Interactive & activity books & packs | Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) | Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 8^th October 2026 by Quarto Publishing PLC (Frances Lincoln Children's Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Story Orchestra' series.

Novelty book | 24 pages
265mm x 304mm | 510g

Tumble into a world of magic and music in this interactive retelling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. With the push of a button, hear the real orchestra play as the story unfolds across the pages!  One day, Alice catches sight of a rabbit in a waistcoat, speeding past. Intrigued, she follows it down a rabbit hole . . . into a world full of drama, wonder and magic. Join Alice as she shrinks and grows, takes part in a race and is put on trial in front of the Queen of Hearts! But is it real or just a dream?  Each page features a sound button that plays one of ten enchanting 10-second clips from an actual Royal Ballet performance, adding atmosphere and excitement to every scene.  At the back of the book, young readers can learn about composer Joby Talbot – whose celebrated score inspired the sounds in the story – and explore a child-friendly musical glossary filled with musical words and ideas.  This interactive sound book offers children a joyful way to experience a timeless classic through the power of music – told in the beloved, bestselling Story Orchestra style.  Also available from the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, The Planets, Peter and the Wolf, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hansel and Gretel.   MANUFACTURER’S NOTE: Please flick the on/off button at the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.