Children's / Teenage general interest: Music

A global history of music for children that celebrates how and why we make music.

When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn't have known they were about to change music forever. With their exciting new sounds, rebel attitudes and gift for songwriting, everyone went crazy for The Beatles. Today, John is remembered not just as a musical icon, but as a champ...

Are YOU ready to meet Taylor? In this fun and friendly unofficial book, follow gifted singer-songwriter Taylor's inspirational journey from growing up on a Christmas tree farm to superstardom. Discover how she never gave up on her dream, from her earliest performances to the multi-talented and aw...

Learn how Nandi Bushell, the young drummer who has played with the Foo Fighters at Wembley, discovered drumming when she was just five years old. She shares how she plays - from the simple drumming beats she first learned to drum rolls, fills and backbeats - and offers insider tips and sage advic...

With funny tales, absurd history and unbelievable facts, this mind-blowing guide to music can help anyone become a sound-making sensation. In this book, you'll find answers to those all-important questions, such as: Why is cabbage the key to musical genius? Which is the fartiest of all the instru...

This title features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible musician and composer's life.

Can you make a noise like a trumpet? How do you sing the blues? This bright and busy book provides a fun first look at music, and is jam-packed with things for busy little fingers to try! This vibrant little book is the perfect introduction to music for children aged 4-6. Featuring 10 need-to-kno...

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too. Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book loo...

A history book with a twist, structured around a playlist of twenty eight songs, listed chronologically. Each song is a jumping off point for deeper social, political and historical analysis, tracking key moments in Black history, and the emotional impact of both the songs and the artists who per...

Aimed at kids aged 5-7, introducing them to composers such as Mozart and Beethoven and asking questions about each piece might be heard. With a CD containing 28 tracks, and an illustrated book.