The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals (Hardcover)
By Katy Flint, illustrated by Jessica Courtney Tickle

Discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals in this musical reimagining of the 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 a lonely old 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...

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, 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, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.
 

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books (October 6, 2020)
• Ages: 2-5 years
• Dimensions: 12.25” W x 10.75” H

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