This humorous book introduces the reader to 50 different instruments. We learn how they are played, who invented them, and what type of music they are commonly used for. Each page has a QR code that you can scan, which will take you to a Youtube soundtrack of the instrument being played. The soundtracks are original music composed by the co-author.

I did not care for the soundtracks for each instrument. It's a lovely idea, but the music is aimless. There's no form. It's out of tune sometimes. It's boring and doesn't reflect the abilities of the instrument. I'm a musician myself, so I guess I was just expecting a lot more from these soundtracks, and was disappointed.

The book tries to bring in some humor in the text, speculating about the instrument origins that we don't know because it goes so far back in history. It was cute and made me chuckle! But I wish there had been more concrete information. The book is so focused on being funny, that it doesn't really give very many solid facts. It's just a brief introduction to each instrument, not a full explanation of the history and uses of the instrument. Still, it's good to whet your appetite to study further on your own!

The illustrations are adorable, and I loved all the cute animal characters playing the instruments!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.