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Peter And The Wolf
  • Published: 1 January 1996
  • ISBN: 9780552527552
  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $22.99

Peter And The Wolf



A magnificent new interpretation of Prokofiev's classic tale.

Peter and the Wolf was composed by the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. This timeless tale is beautifully retold and illustrated with by award-winning Ian Beck, and remains a wonderful introduction to the world of music.

  • Published: 1 January 1996
  • ISBN: 9780552527552
  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $22.99

About the author

Ian Beck

IAN BECK has worked as a freelance illustrator for many years (including such notable artwork as the record cover for Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album). Ian turned to writing and illustrating children's books when his own children were born.

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Praise for Peter And The Wolf

Full of winter coldness balanced by a warm retelling of the famous story

Books for Your Children

Beautifully presented with childlike, atmospheric illustrations made more dreamy by the drifting snowflakes

Daily Mirror

An inventive way to introduce children to classical music

Practical Parenting