This series of storybooks for elementary school children introduces
students to important musical works through imaginative adventure
stories. Teachers can either read the story whilst playing the CD to
help evoke the soundscapes of the music. Alternatively, once students
are familiar with the story they can simply listen and look at the
pictures. This is ideal for use as part of an integrated scheme of work
for art music and literacy this is a very approachable resource for
non-specialists.
During their exploration of the beach Ollie and his friends discover
Jupiter Cove. As they clamber up the high rocks, unaware of the dangers
of the tide, giant sea horses appear and direct them away from the
rushing water to a place of safety. It is from here that the children
watch the magical song and dance of the sea horses. This story
introduces 'Jupiter' from The Planets by Gustav Holst.