Fuzeau Saint-james Guillaume - My Musical Picture Book with Noumba – Wind Instruments - Book + CD

A Musical Awakening Book to Enter the World of Wind Instruments

This book-CD offers a first encounter with wind instruments through a simple, warm, and reassuring approach. Page by page, the child associates an image, a name, and a sound, which promotes memorization and naturally enriches musical vocabulary. The green koala Noumba accompanies the reading and turns the discovery into a little adventure, ideal for establishing a musical reading ritual.

For Which Children and Everyday Moments?

Designed from 2 years old, this board book is suitable for curious children, budding little singers, and all those who enjoy listening, repeating, and recognizing sounds. It is also great to share with an adult: listen to a track, observe the images, then name the instrument heard together. At home, in daycare, or preschool, it is a practical tool to develop auditory attention, encourage expression (imitate, sing, tell stories), and create a first connection with the world of music.

A Captivating Audio Experience Designed to Maintain Attention

The CD emphasizes authenticity: the child hears the real timbre of the instruments, making recognition easier and more accurate. The traditional nursery rhymes provide a familiar framework: listen, sing, then listen again... and little by little, the ear sharpens.

A Narrative Dialogue to Pace the Discovery

To capture toddlers' attention, the book relies on a dialogue between a child and a narrator. This staging creates a dynamic similar to bedtime reading: the child follows the exchange, anticipates what comes next, and stays engaged.

A Clever Sound Cue to Turn the Pages

The slide whistle sound serves as a signal: it indicates to the child when to turn to the next page. This detail improves autonomy and makes listening more interactive, even during the first uses.

Images + Photos: Better Observation, Better Retention

In addition to illustrations, the book offers photos of the instruments. This dual approach helps the child recognize real shapes (bell, keys, reeds, pipes) while keeping the graphic universe attractive. Result: the child understands that an instrument is not only a sound but also a concrete, identifiable object.

A Final Game to Validate Listening and Have Fun

At the end of the book, a sound recognition game invites the child to identify which instrument is playing. It's an excellent way to turn listening into a fun challenge and to anchor learning without pressure.

Technical specifications

Recommended age	from 2 years old	Number of pages	22 pages
Theme	discovery of wind instruments	Manufacturing	board book
Instruments covered	trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, pan flute, harmonica, transverse flute, Scottish bagpipes	Finish	rounded corners
Audio content	traditional nursery rhymes (lyrics available)	Visuals	illustrations + photos of the instruments
Features	final sound recognition game, "slide whistle" sound cue to turn pages	Author	Guillaume St James
Type	book-CD	Illustrations	Laure Simonneau
Format	15 x 15 cm