Great idea for History curriculum project at Key Stage 2. The main story takes place in the post-war austerity years. The scenes are linked by sketches and songs highlighting events such as rationing the birth of the NHS and nationalisation of the coal mines. Score contains 13 songs some with two parts plus parts for recorders and tuned percussion. The script is available (catalogue no. YS10221) and a cassette of musical accompaniments is also available (catalogue no. YS10239)

Clive Barnwell. Ecological musical suitable for Key Stage 2 Geography project work. There is only one tree left in the world and the children of the city take action when it is declared that the tree will be felled to make way for a supermarket. Score with ten songs parts for recorders and tuned percussion. Can be easily adapted for Christmas performance.

George Odam. A musical tale for children based on an old Russian folk tale. Baba Yaga is a storybook which will delight young children whether they read it for themselves or it is read to them. Alongside the story and beautifuldrawings George Odam has written simple attractive music for singing and performing on recorders chime bars cymbals and even pots and pans! Baba Yaga contains all kinds of opportunities to make music and create sound effects.First schools and adventurous playgroups will jump at the change of singing playing and acting out the story at the same time learning about basic musical concepts in a thoroughly enjoyable way.