In William The Crack Shot Kid, the destruction of the apple tree had brought a time of great sadness and despondency to those living nearby. However, one day the signs of new life on the tree cause a real stir. Discover how William turns this new hope to everyone’s advantage. This story introduces Gioacchino Rossini’s William Tell Overture.

The Classical Music Storybooks are designed for Key Stage 2 and introduce pupils to important musical works through imaginative adventure stories. Teachers can either read the story whilst playing the CD to help evoke the soundscape of the music, alternatively, once pupils are familiar with the story they can simply listen and look at the pictures. These books are ideal for use as part of an integrated scheme of work for art, music and literacy and are a very approachable resource for non-specialists.