Listen to the Music at Christmas

Open a box of festive treasures and discover how Christmas sounds around the world. Listen to the Music at Christmas follows Pip and Sammy as each treasure leads them into a new musical adventure. From snowy sleigh rides in New York to fireworks in Argentina, the illustrated scenes introduce Christmas traditions and the music that helps people celebrate them. Press the buttons to hear recordings of the featured music, then explore the stories behind the sounds. Along the way, children meet composers, discover instruments and hear how Christmas celebrations differ across cultures. Read it together during December or return to a favourite tune whenever you like. - Press to listen: sound buttons bring the featured music to life. - Festive favourites: includes Sleigh Ride, Gloucestershire Wassail, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Carol of the Bells and Sankta Lucia. - Discover Christmas traditions: follow Pip and Sammy on a journey through different celebrations. - Listen and learn: introduces composers and instruments through illustrated storytelling. For families choosing musical Christmas books, music education gifts or musical gifts for children, it is a way to share familiar favourites and discover something new about the season.