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Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids

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-Saëns 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-Saëns's most famous works.

This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saëns'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.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 48
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 978-0-8050-6180-2
  • EAN
  • 9780805061802
  • Genres
  • music, animals, childrens, poetry, scores
  • Release date
  • 1999