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Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals
This unique storybook features music from the French pianist, Camille Saint-Saëns. Each two-page spread in this book includes a button that plays a clip of music along with the storyline. The story is about a brother duo who finds a magical door open in their room that leads to the great unknown. Once they step through the door, they are faced with an amazing animal adventure. The back of the book includes a brief biography of the musician, as well as a glossary of musical terms and a list of the songs played throughout the book. The song glossary also includes some information about how each clip was played, what its purpose was, or the reason for the specific tempo. 22 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
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-Saëns' score.
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...
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-Saëns, 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.
Product Format: | Hardcover |
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Brand: | QEB Publishing |
Grades: | PK-2 |
ISBN: | 9780711249523 |
Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
Width in Inches: | 12.125 |
Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.15 |