The concert is about to begin!   “An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music—delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.”—Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra   Discover what a symphony is. Who Beethoven was. What happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra. And when you should and shouldn’t clap. Here is a unique, interactive introduction to the world of classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived. With its 19-button sound panel, you’ll hear the different parts and voices of the music—the beginning of Symphony No. 5, the melody, the harmony, the sounds made by a violin, a viola, a cello, a double bass, and more. And you can even sing along.Note to parents: The secret to raising a child to love and appreciate classical music isn’t a secret at all. You just need to listen with your child and be a willing explorer. Talk about what you hear. Marvel at the sounds. Try to identify the instruments—and have fun with it!

    If you're looking for 5-minute bedtime stories, Fancy Nancy is a good choice for giggles.The collection includes lightly adapted versions of 12 favorite stories:Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, LATE NightFancy Nancy: Hair Dos and Hair Don’tsFancy Nancy and the Too-Loose ToothFancy Nancy and the Mean GirlFancy Nancy: Sand Castles and Sand PalacesFancy Nancy: Budding BallerinaFancy Nancy: The 100th Day of SchoolFancy Nancy: Pajama DayFancy Nancy: My Family HistoryFancy Nancy: Spring Fashion FlingFancy Nancy and the Boy from ParisFancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish