Discover the enchanting magic of the Mountain King in this musical retelling of Peer Gynt. Press the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Grieg's music.

The story of a boy who wanders through the valleys and mountains of the Norwegian countryside begins at a distant wedding. Peer Gynt is bored and yearns for adventure. After discreetly stealing time from the party, he finds himself at a serene lake where he meets some milkmaids. When he lies about his adventures, they challenge him to visit the King of the Mountain's lair, the troll king.

The king's halls are dark and frightening, and it is not long before Peer is captured. How will he escape? And if he gains the value of humility and friends? As you and your little one travel through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the music. Readers must press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, promoting interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.

On the back of the book, you will find a brief biography of the composer, Edvard Grieg, with details about the composition of Peer Gynt. Next to it, you can replay the musical excerpts and for each one, read a discussion about the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines the musical terms.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through beautifully illustrated retellings of classical ballets, operas, and programmatic music, combined with 10-second sound clips from orchestras playing from their musical scores.

Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (Volume 1), The Carnival of the Animals, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and The Four Seasons in One Day.

Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab from the back of the book before use. The sound buttons require firm pressure in the right spot to work, which may be difficult for small children. All sound clips last 10 seconds.

The perfect introduction for children to discover classical music.