Exclusive preview: Timbaland to publish lyrical children’s book Nighttime Symphony

Author : Sam Published: February 08, 2019

Timbaland is bringing his music talents to children’s books.

EW can exclusively announce that the award-winning music producer will publish his first children’s book, Nighttime Symphony, later this year, in collaboration with illustrator Christopher Myers. The book is described as a melodious bedtime story which uses nighttime city sounds to create a lively lullaby.

“Music is in everything,” Timbaland said in a statement. “We can experience the rhythms of life by just stepping outside and exploring our cities. Some people hear noise, but for me, the world is a catalog of sound. I want children to understand that the best way to be inspired is by closing their eyes and listening to the world around them.”

Nighttime Symphony tells the story of a little boy whose father is getting him ready for bed. The sounds of a wild storm echo around him, lulling him to sleep. From the crash of thunder to the pitter-patter of raindrops to the beat of passing cars, the music of the city creates a cozy bedtime soundtrack in this picture book — a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the magic of music. Kaa Illustration also collaborated on the artwork.

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“I wanted the artwork to portray the father as nurturing and caring,” Timbaland says. “It’s important to remember that both parents play a major role in the development of a child’s creativity.”

“As a person who makes books for young people, it’s rare that you get an opportunity to do a collaboration with a music icon like Timbaland,” added Myers. “I can’t wait for our ‘album’ to drop this summer.”

Nighttime Symphony publishes on May 14 and is available for pre-order. Below, you can see the book’s official cover as well as an excerpt, exclusive to EW.