Carnival of the Animals Classical Music for Kids

by Saint-Saens, Camille; Turner, Barrie C.; Williams, Sue

• ISBN13: 9780805061802
• ISBN10: 0805061800
• Edition: PCK REI/CO
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 1999-04-21
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Summary

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-Saeuml;ns 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-Saeuml;ns's most famous works. This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saeuml;ns'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.

Author Biography

Barrie Carson Turner is a freelance musician who has written songs, musicals, and books.

Sue Williams has won numerous awards for her work. Her illustrations have been featured in exhibition at the Louvre in Paris and at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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