The Musical Life of Gustav Mole, Kathryn Meyrick
The Musical Life of Gustav Mole, Kathryn Meyrick
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The Musical Life of Gustav Mole

Author: Kathryn Meyrick

Narrator: Patrick Macnee

Unabridged: 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Child's Play

Published: 12/01/2004


Synopsis

Gustav Mole is lucky enough to be born into a musical family, and this charming tale traces the enriching role that music plays in his life. Gustav's musical education is rich and diverse, covering a wide variety of genres and styles. This is the perfect introduction to musical instruments, ensembles and occasions, and a humourous and sensitive exploration of what music can bring to our lives. A Child's Play audio production.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 15, 2020

This book would be brilliant to use when teaching music. Teaching children about names of instruments- they could even use music to accompany the book or think about sounds in the book e.g. the animals. The thing I like most about the book is the fact that it emphasises the importance of music and t......more

Goodreads review by Ella on November 25, 2020

This is a lovely story which gets across the importance of music, not just for enjoyment as a child, but all the way through life. Lots of different musical instruments are talked about in the book, as well as instruments children could make out of everyday objects. The book would be great for creat......more

Goodreads review by Theo on May 22, 2016

This is my second favourite children's book in the world.......more

Goodreads review by E. on December 13, 2019

A great way to introduce music to young children. I enjoyed this book a lot myself as a little boy. However, having grown up, I am very disturbed at the way this book portrays marriage. A boy mole (the protagonist) sees a girl mole performing in an opera ONCE, stalks her, proposes to her, she accept......more

Goodreads review by Ann Smith on June 22, 2018

A must for all children! Great musical variety.......more