Music of Mozart

Ditty Bird® 

Music of Mozart is the newest book in the Ditty Bird® musical book collection. The book introduces toddlers and young children to six tunes and colorful illustrations for each tune. As your child dances, imagines, listens, and identifies, they will be asked to move their bodies. They will even enjoy music with their eyes closed. Music is a means of learning, but it is also a means of having fun. Are you familiar with The Mozart Effect? The Mozart Effect is a term researchers coined in 1993. It describes how exposure of children to the music of Amadeus Mozart, a classical composer from the 18th century, can help them with cognitive development. Children's cognitive development includes stimulating brain development, promoting creativity, improving IQ, and helping them focus. Providing young children with colorful images to accompany each tune definitely makes for an engaging experience. There's a lot to love about this book, including the vibrant colors, costumes, instruments, scenery, and shapes. In addition, Ditty Bird®'s period-era clothing and locations. There is so much to discover in Ditty Bird® Music of Mozart. 

On every other page, there is an indented gray, sensor button that activates the music. Pressing the button starts the music. The music stops if the button is pressed before it ends. How long does each tune last? Well, Ah, vous dire je, Maman lasts 25:02 seconds. Additionally, there is an on/off switch on the back of the book. It runs on three AG10 button batteries. A battery change is necessary when the music stops after a few seconds. 

With its cheerful start, repeating main theme, moving from higher notes to lower notes and then back up, The Turkish March makes for the perfect song to just listen to. The music grows louder and quieter. The Turkish March is a sensory delight. Motion is the expression of a child. Your child may dance around the room or in one place.  

Did you know that Mozart arranged twelve variations of Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman? With the first section serving as the central theme, the entire composition consists of thirteen sections. Ah, vous dire-je, Maman has been used as a melody in several children's songs, including Twinkle, Twinkle, Little  Star, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, and the Alphabet Song. This familiar melody will be enjoyed by children.

Ditty Bird® offers thirty-three books in its collection. You can find them at www.dittybird.com. I am the mother of six children. My oldest is 27 and my youngest is 15. Since my children were very young, books have been an integral part of their lives. I first discovered Ditty Bird® books about nine months ago and I am absolutely smitten with them. I have a 16-month-old grandson who loves books. In fact, he prefers books to toys. My children's book collection is large. My grandson obviously had his favorites, as many children do. Ditty Bird® books changed all that. His only desire is to listen to these books over and over again. I just bought a large quantity of batteries. The gift of Ditty Bird® books is perfect for anyone with a baby, toddler, preschooler, or child in their life.