| Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids [With CD] Contributor(s): Saint-Saens, Camille (Author), Turner, Barrie C. (Commentaries by), Williams, Sue (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0805061800 ISBN-13: 9780805061802 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: A fun way to present classical music to children. Nearly 150 years ago, the composer Camille Saint-Saens was asked by his pupils to write a musical joke for them. He wrote the "The Carnival of the Animals", a piece people enjoyed so much that is has now become one of Saint-Saens's most famous works. This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of the piece while they listen to the CD. Full-color illustrations, a simple text, and evocative melodies create an ideal introduction for young children to the world of classical music. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music |
| Dewey: 784.218 |
| LCCN: 98074161 |
| Series: Classical Music for Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.37" W x 9.33" (0.89 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Saint-Saens, Camille: - Camille Saint-Saens contributed to Carnival of the Animals from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR).Turner, Barrie C.: - Barrie Carson Turner is a freelance musician who has written songs, musicals, and books. Williams, Sue: -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. |