William the Crack Shot Kid (Book & CD) (The Music Literacy Art) [Paperback]

Ann Bryant (Author), Gioacchino Rossini (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Music Literacy Art | Publication Date: June 1, 2005

The books in this series are designed to combine music, text, and illustrations as a way of telling stories written specifically for young children. Works by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Camille Saint-Saëns, and others are used as a backdrop for each story.

The destruction of the apple tree had brought a time of great sadness and despondency to those living nearby. However, one day the signs of new life on the tree cause a real stir. Discover how William turns this new hope to everyones advantage. This story introduces The William Tell Overture by Gioacchino Rossini.

Product Details

• Paperback: 30 pages
• Publisher: IMP; Pap/Com edition (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843284006
• ISBN-13: 979-0570214006
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 10.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Rossini
  • #33 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Historical Period > Early Romantic

More About the Author

Ann Bryant is the author of over 100 books roughly 75% children's fiction - ranging from picture books to novels and series for 9 - 12 year olds - and 25% primary music resources. Her book TEACHING KS1 music won MUSIC PUBLISHERS' BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD 2002. Ann says 'I am a serial series writer, and love writing about families, friendships, fun and most of all, fitting in.' Ann's series 'INTRODUCING CLASSICAL MUSIC THROUGH STORIES' combines her two careers of music educationalist and children's author, and a great highlight was 2 concerts in 2008 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmoic Orchestra, featuring 4 of her stories. When she's not writing Ann loves reading, cinema, theatre, walking, cycling, swimming, but most of all spending time with family and friends. She lives in Kent with her husband but travels all over the country and internationally giving 'author talks' in schools, and music workshops.