Paco Books in Order

Paco sets off through the forest to find the musicians preparing a concert. Sound buttons introduce orchestral instruments through excerpts from Saint-Saens's Carnival of the Animals, inviting young readers to follow his musical walk.

Passing a circus, Paco hears musicians rehearsing for the evening performance. His visit introduces the instruments of a marching band, with sound buttons letting children discover brass, woodwinds, and percussion as the preparations unfold.

Paco takes his saxophone to New Orleans, hoping to find new musical friends. His journey introduces young readers to jazz and its instruments, pairing illustrated encounters around the city with sixteen musical sounds to explore.

With his guitar in hand, Paco travels to London to record his first album. Encounters with other musicians introduce rock instruments and sounds, giving young readers sixteen musical excerpts to accompany his adventure in the city.

Paco and Fonzy explore Paris during the Fete de la Musique, finding musicians performing Mozart around the city. Sixteen sound excerpts introduce young readers to works including The Magic Flute and the Requiem through their outing.

Paco visits Venice during carnival, following music through a city of canals and masked performers. Sixteen sound excerpts introduce children to Vivaldi, including The Four Seasons, as illustrated encounters turn his trip into a musical exploration.

Paco visits the Paris Opera with a friend, but they lose their way backstage. Their exploration introduces young readers to opera through sixteen musical excerpts, including works by Mozart, Verdi, and Bizet, alongside the illustrated adventure.

Paco travels to Africa to visit his friend Bakary and discover new musical traditions. Sixteen sound buttons introduce instruments including the djembe, kora, and balafon, connecting illustrated encounters with the rhythms and sounds he hears.

Paco heads to New York for a disco dance contest, discovering the music and style surrounding it. Sixteen sound buttons accompany his illustrated adventure, introducing young readers to disco rhythms and the atmosphere of the dance floor.

In the Bronx, Paco encounters breakdancers and explores hip-hop culture. Sixteen musical sounds accompany his discoveries of rap, scratching, and beatboxing, while the illustrated adventure also introduces graffiti and the dancers who help him explore.