Literacy helping teacher Cynthia Penner recommends Wild Symphony by Dan Brown for National Poetry Month.
Filled with adventure, music, and important life lessons, Wild Symphony by Dan Brown is a must-read during National Poetry Month! Best known for his thrilling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown brings us something completely different with this beautifully illustrated children’s book.
The story follows Maestro Mouse as he takes readers on a journey through nature, introducing a cast of musical animal friends—each with their own unique wisdom to share. The book combines poetry, storytelling, an interactive musical experience, and hidden messages for readers to uncover.
What makes Wild Symphony even more special is that it comes with a free app that plays orchestral music composed by Dan Brown himself! By holding a phone over the illustrations, readers can listen to each animal’s theme while enjoying the story, creating a magical blend of reading and music. The symphony has been performed by orchestras all over the world, most recently by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) on April 6, 2025.
Wild Symphony is available in SD42 libraries. Listen to Dan Brown read Wild Symphony here.
