Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids [With CD] (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780805061802)

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-Sa 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-Sa ns's most famous works.

This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Sa 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: Camille Saint-Saens
ISBN-10: 0805061800
ISBN-13: 9780805061802
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 04/21/1999
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.33h x 9.37w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2000 pg. 126