This book tells fairy tales from many countries around the world. The stories revolve around sounds and voices, drums, bells, flutes, lutes, harps, and all kinds of musical toys. Music can be approached through listening and playing - but also through reading aloud and telling musical fairy tales. For centuries, they have preserved something of the ancient roots of music. In their pictorial language, they convey the mysterious sound language of music. The author has included introductory texts at the beginning of the chapters, which are organized by instrument groups. At the end of the book, the instruments mentioned in the collection are illustrated and described.