The animals are having a carnival, and the guests are arriving. There's the majestic lion, the braying mules, the dancing elephant, and the bouncy kangaroos. Even the fossils join in with a fast and rattly dance. Everyone is invited!
Nearly 150 years ago, the composer Camille Saint-Saëns was asked by his pupils to write a musical joke for them. He wrote the Carnival of the Animals, a piece people enjoyed so much that it has now become one of Saint-Saëns's most famous works.
This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saëns's classic piece while they listen to the CD. Whimsical illustrations, a simple text, and evocative melodies create an ideal introduction for young children to the world of classical music.
The animals are having a carnival, and the guests are arriving. There's the majestic lion, the braying mules, the dancing elephant, and the bouncy kangaroos. Even the fossils join in with a fast and rattly dance. Everyone is invited!
Nearly 150 years ago, the composer Camille Saint-Saëns was asked by his pupils to write a musical joke for them. He wrote the Carnival of the Animals, a piece people enjoyed so much that it has now become one of Saint-Saëns's most famous works.
This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saëns's classic piece while they listen to the CD. Whimsical illustrations, a simple text, and evocative melodies create an ideal introduction for young children to the world of classical music.
Carnival of the Animals: By Saint-Saens
48
Carnival of the Animals: By Saint-Saens
48Paperback(REV)
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780805061802 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| Publication date: | 04/28/1999 |
| Series: | Classical Music for Kids Series |
| Edition description: | REV |
| Pages: | 48 |
| Sales rank: | 234,627 |
| Product dimensions: | 9.33(w) x 9.46(h) x 0.45(d) |
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 Years |