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Maestro Classics Giveaway (Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel!)

Today’s giveaway is from Maestro Classics!  If you’ve been looking for a simple way to introduce your children to classical music in a way that makes it fun and accessible, I think you will really appreciate their collection.


We recently received the Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel album from Maestro Classics, and have really been enjoying it.  This album is from the Stories in Music series.  My kids like to read along with our own copy of Mike Mulligan while listening to the narration set to music on the album.  Stories in Music is a classical music CD series for children and families. Produced by Maestro Classics, this series of works for narrator and symphony orchestra features new, sophisticated performances with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and child-friendly, fun-filled stories and musical explanations. Educational for adults and children alike, this series grew out of family concerts created by conductor Stephen Simon and his wife, music educator/executive producer Bonnie Ward Simon, and premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Rave reviews nationwide and numerous top awards have greeted this unique series of classical music CDs for kids with its signature format.


From the Maestro Classics website:  Virginia Lee Burton’s classic American children’s book, a childhood favorite for generations, is brought to life with this beautiful new music for orchestra and Irish bagpipes.  In the story, Mike Mulligan refuses to give up his aging steam shovel Mary Anne as they travel to find one last job together.  A tale of loyalty and friendship, perseverance and good ideas, this musical CD won a Parents’ Choice GOLD award.  A 24-page activity book included with the CD contains biographies, sheet music, words to a sing-along song, information on featured instruments, games, and more.

Virginia Lee Burton has been a favorite of mine since childhood, and I was thrilled to learn while listening to his album, that she drew her inspiration from her children.  Between my fondness for her work and the fantastic music that Stephen Simon composed to accompany the Mike Mulligan story, I think it’s probably my favorite of the Maestro Classics albums we own.

Maestro Classics is offering one Small Things reader a copy of their Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Stories in Music album.

For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.

Visit the Maestro Classics website and leave another comment sharing which album you would most like to share with your family

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Make sure you leave separate comments for each additional chance to win!

Comments are closed and the winner is Lisa McK @etcblog “Fantastic idea to combine music and literature.”

Thanks, Maestro Classics!


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  1. I have been wanting to get some of these CD’s for my kids, would be great to win one!

  2. After visiting their site, I would be excited to share Peter and the Wolf – I think my son would love it! Thanks again:-)

  4. Wow, I can’t wait to have a look at their site, thanks for introducing us – and giving us the chance to win:-)

  8. I followed Maestro Classics on Pinterest, what great ideas! Wow, your children are lucky to have such a great mom! You find such varied things to share with them, as a teacher I wish more parents would do the same.

  9. I went to the website of Maestro Classics and let them know how much I loved seeing the Peter and the Wolf cd! I imagine the Mike Mulligan is adorable as well!

  11. I loved seeing the Peter and the Wolf, that is a childhood favorite I would love to share with my grandchildren!

  16. My daughter has expressed such a delight with Beethoven and Mozart, Chopin and others. I am so thrilled that she wants to learn. This would be a great resource tool for her!

  20. It´s sound fantastic! My kids love classical music. Last month we saw Ara Malikian´s Fourth Seasons with them, and they enjoy a lot. I´m sure they are going to love this collection too.

    Kisses, Cristina

  34. This is one of my favourite stories from when my son was small. I would love to share this version with my 5 year old daughter.

  39. Mike Mulligan would be my first choice! The Soldier’s Tale would be my second. 🙂

  40. I would so love to receive this! My 6 year old loves to play the piano along to whatever book I’m reading to my 3 year old, and he’s surprisingly good at it. This would give him so much inspiration. Thank you for the chance!

  48. Ooh, neat! I love classical music (Looney Tunes, esp. Bugs Bunny is a great introduction to classical music, too.) and Mike Mulligan. Great idea!!

  49. I would love a copy of this favorite children’s classic for our charter school library!