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The Sound of Picture Books

Where stories become a symphony. Explore the unique work of composer, artist and author Matt Ottley in The Sound of Picture Books™ series which combines original music, illustration and narration in an unprecedented way, creating a rich, multi-sensory experience.

This series showcases creativity and lateral thinking approaches to storytelling, and offers a deeper experience of narrative through music.

Watch the video below for an overview of The Sound of Picture Books™ series.
Subscribers can also access The Sound of Picture Books explainer video for students here. 



Tree: A Little Story About Big Things

The Sound of Picture Books

Visit the website to download free narrated music, additional teacher resources, info videos, books and limited-edition prints to purchase, and to find out about live performances.

Teacher Resource Download

Access comprehensive, curriculum-aligned teacher notes linking The Sound of Picture Books™ to the Australian Curriculum v9 and IB PYP, with practical classroom activities for Children’s Book Week 2026: Symphony of Stories.

StoryBox Library

StoryBox Library features a growing digital library of favourite kids books read aloud by diverse storytellers, plus curriculum-based ideas and tools for educators. Purchase a school subscription to start exploring a world of stories.