A brilliant retelling of the story of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, retold and illustrated in this delightful book by world famous author James Mayhew. It is a story set as a traditional folk tale to music and using different instruments of the orchestra for different characters. The book highlights these and it is a wonderful way to enable children to listen to the different sounds and the atmosphere created.
Peter lives with his grandpa in the forest and is told to beware of the wolf. But Peter ventures further into the wood and meets a duck, little bird and a cat, eventually coming face to face with the wolf. Peter tricks the wolf and rescues the duck, and all ends well despite problems along the way!
James Mayhew retells the story with the music recording through a QR code in the book and on his website. His illustrations are wonderfully evocative and atmospheric.
Otter-Barry Books have published this wonderful book and have a great portfolio of well known tales, poetry and books that really do make a difference to children’s lives. Check out their website on the link above.
Sue Martin Children’s Literacy Specialist
