A Question of the Arts: How Was a Cat a Composer and other questions - about music

Uncover the mysteries of music in this fun question-based book for kids When does a song become a worm? Can you sing a solo duet? And how does a wand make music? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of the arts. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of arts topics and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making the arts fun and accessible for every young reader. Titles in the series: A Question of the Arts: Architecture / Craft / Dance / Film / Fine Art / Literature / Music / Theatre

List of contents

• 1: What is music?
• 2: When does a song become aworm?
• 3: How does a boom bap make you hip hop?
• 4: Can a lightning bolt make music?
• 5: Can you sing a solo duet?
• 6: What makes a fab four?
• 7: How does a wand make music?
• 8: How did a cat become a composer?
• 9: Who played an upside-down guitar?
• 10: When does music bring the house down?
• 11: How does a chip become a tune?
• 12: Will computers replace composers?
• 13: Quick fire questions
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further discovery
• 16: Index

About the author

Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Auld, Auld Mary
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 13.08.2026
• EAN: 9781526329899
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-2989-9
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: A Question of the Arts
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Performing Arts / General, Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians