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There are very few movies or musicals that I could watch repeatedly, but The Sound of Music is one that never grows old. Since childhood, I have enjoyed the story and music from this classic production. November 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the original Broadway production of The Sound of Music. In honor of this milestone, Simon and Schuster released The Sound of Music: A Classic Collectible Pop-Up.

PhotobucketThe design of this book is so fun. Each opening includes a pop-up, but each opening also includes another mini-book filled with more pop-ups and lyrics to many of the songs. This book is a perfect way to introduce Maria and the Von Trapp family to a new generation or a great collectible for any Sound of Music fan.

PhotobucketAdditionally, Masterworks Broadway has restored the original Broadway cast recording. The Sound of Music: 50th Anniversary Edition features Mary Martin and the Tony Award-winning cast. It includes all the original songs as well and three bonus tracks, extensive notes about the show’s history, and rarely seen photos.

These items are sold separately, but both would make great gifts. I recommend them both for all ages from children to adults, but they would be especially appreciated by lovers of The Sound of Music or Broadway enthusiasts. I plan to enjoy both of these for years to come, and I am excited to share my love of this musical with my children in new ways.

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As part of our Gift Guide Giveaway, we are giving one copy of the book and CD to one of you. Please leave a comment on this post to win. One entry per person, please.

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Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows. Lauren thanks Simon and Schuster for providing the review copy of this book and CD.

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  4. My parents saw Mary Martin on stage and loved her as Maria. I would love to win this and share it with my kids.

  6. This may sound weird, but I have NEVER seen this movie. Either has my 5 1/2 year old daughter. I would love to sit down and watch this with her.

  8. Believe it or not, I never had the opportunity to see “The Sound of Music”. I would love to sit down and watch it with my kids.

  10. My parents had this album when I was a kid, and I listened to it constantly. I knew all the show tunes! Thanks!

  13. I too have fond memories of The Sound of Music. I watched it as a girl. I watched it again with my daughter.

  14. This is my daughter Sarah’s favorite musical, and she knows all the words to all the songs. I am so glad she loves this music, because I do, too.

  20. This is one of my all time favorite movies. My son just saw it in choir and loved it too. Would be happy to add it to our DVD collection.

  23. I am excited it is the Mary Martin Broadway soundtrack. This is the record I learned to sing with my ma. It will bring back great memories since ma is no longer with us. Fond memories of us singing and dancing and laughing. Thank you for this chance to reminisce.

    Thank you.

  24. THIS WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY! I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE THIS WITH THE KIDS!
    MAYBE IT WOULD MAKE THEM BE INTERESTING IN PLAYING MUSIC ALONG WITH SINGING!

    I know as a child I could not sing but watching this made me want to play ~so I learned the Flute.

  27. My children and I all LOVE The Sound of Music. It is my favorite musical of all time.

    Thank you so much for the chance to win in this wonderful giveaway!

    Happy Holidays

    caitlin_melody (at) yahoo (dot) com

  28. The Sound of Music has always stuck with me
    since I first saw it.I love the musical,its so
    enchanting.My daughter would love the pop up
    book.Thanks for the giveaway

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