A New Way to Love Children’s Books!

Beautifully illustrated children's books + an original musical score!

From the creative mind of author, Illustrator and composer Jeff Cortazzo, comes a fresh series of beloved children's books that redefine the storytelling experience. Written for pre-readers and young readers ages 5-10!

What are the books like?

VIDEO TEASER: This video demonstrates a short sample of the book illustrations, author narration and original soundtrack that plays through a QR code link found inside each book.

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Excerpt from Music Observer's Review: "What setsThe Five Birds and the Cat Queen apart is its innovative integration of narrative and sound. Each page of the book invites readers to engage with music while conveniently turning the pages at the sound of a finger snap … the accompanying soundtrack aims to bring the story to life, offering readers a more immersive and interactive experience. [MORE>]

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In an age where digital screens dominate our lives, it takes a truly original concept to captivate the imaginations of young readers and draw them back to the tactile joy of a physical book. Enter “The Five Birds and the Cat Queen,” an innovative narrated musical children’s book that does just that. [FULL REVIEW . . .]

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How Do You Play the Soundtrack?

TO PLAY THE SOUNDTRACK

Step 1: Scan the QR code

Open either book to page 2, the page opposite the title page. Using the camera on your smartphone (or tablet), scan the TOP QR code on the page and follow the link.

TO PLAY THE SOUNDTRACK

Step 2: Play the Audio Link

After scanning the QR code and following its link, turn the volume up on your device and press the play button.

TO PLAY THE SOUNDTRACK

Step 3: Listen and Enjoy!

Once the soundtrack has started, you'll turn the page when you hear the finger snap. Enjoy the colorful illustrations while listening to the author read over his original music score!

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