Meet Melba.
Parasaurolophus
A sweet dinosaur with a song in her heart. Melba finds music in the little sounds all around her.
Watch Melba’s story“There’s a little music in every day.”
- Musical
- Sweet
- Joyful
Say hello to Melba.
Press play to hear Melba’s story. The words appear here, below the picture.
Narrated still picture · 28 seconds · Sound starts when you press play
Read the story
Hello! I’m Melba. I love music! Can you hear the leaves? Swish, swish. Can you tap your knees? Tap, tap, stop! That’s our little song. You can clap, tap, or just listen. Let’s make some music together. There’s a little music in every day!
A little rhythm. A lot of joy.
A rustling leaf. A soft tap on a log. The patter of little feet. Melba loves listening, finding a beat and making room for every friend to join in their own way.
A little prehistoric discovery
Parasaurolophus ate plants and had a long crest on its head. Scientists think that crest may have helped it make sounds.
What gentle sound would you make to say hello?
For grown-ups: Natural History MuseumOur friends’ colours, voices and personalities belong to their imaginary story world.
Find a beat with Melba
Tap your knees softly: tap, tap, pause. Now try it again. Or simply listen while a friend makes a little rhythm.
There’s more than one way to join in. Looking, listening and imagining all count.
Colour in MelbaThere’s a whole family to meet.
Next up: Spike, our Spinosaurus.
Planning an adventure for your group?
Our dinosaur friends bring the stories to life. Explore the visits for schools, early learning and events, then find a programme that fits.
Explore a Jurassic Jack visitIllustrated characters belong to our story world. Live characters and activities depend on the programme and are confirmed during planning.