By Katy Flint (author) , Jessica Courtney Tickle (illustrator) Part of the The Story Orchestra series
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Press the note to hear Saint-Saens' music
Discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals in this musical reimagining of this celebrated suite for children - push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Saens' score.
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One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely tortoise; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home...
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The book includes extracts from 'The Swan', 'Aquarium', 'Fossils', and 'Finale' (From Disney's Fantasia) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together.
As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the suite's music.
At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Saens, with details about his composition of Carnival of the Animals. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful.
A glossary defines musical terms. The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.
Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
One of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saens, is the latest addition to The Story Orchestra, combining picture book re-tellings with high-quality recordings. -- Fiona Noble - The Bookseller, October Previews
Katy Flint is an author, editor, and musician, based in London. She studied violin at the University of Southampton, before moving into children's books. She is the author of the best-selling sound book The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker , and has worked on many other non-fiction titles - from human bodies to dinosaurs.
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One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely tortoise; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Music, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals was written by Katy Flint and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals has 24 pages
Yes it is part of The Story Orchestra series
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