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Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids (Classical Music for Kids) (Mixed media product)
$19.57 - Save $3.42 (14%) - RRP $22.99 Free delivery worldwide (to United States and
all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Carnival of the AnimalsA 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 pie
Full description- Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
- Published: 21 April 1999
- Format: Mixed media product 48 pages
- See: Full bibliographic data
- Categories: Animal Stories
- ISBN 13: 9780805061802 ISBN 10: 0805061800
- Sales rank: 60,573
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Full description for Carnival of the Animals
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-Saens 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-Saens's most famous works. This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saens'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.
