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.

• 1: What is music?2: When does a song become a worm?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 questions14: Glossary15: Further discovery16: Index