num_pages: 24
description: Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Virginia Lee Burton’s classic story has been transformed into new symphonic work for narrator and orchestra. This very high quality recording with the London Philharmonic Orchestra is part of Stephen &amp; Bonnie Simon’s new Stories in Music™ series that introduces children to the wondrous sounds of the orchestra. Combining education with entertainment, each CD includes tracks about the composer and the author, what to listen for with musical examples by conductor Stephen Simon, a version of a major theme in a different musical genre (on this CD a jazzy version of the “Mike Mulligan Song”), plus a karaoke track. The accompanying Magic Maestro Program Book provides background information on the music, composer, author, and story as well as activities. These CDs expand children’s musical horizons, develop critical listening skills, and provide a wonderful opportunity for adult and child to share musical and learning experiences together. Appropriate for all ages (and highly informative for adults as well!).
language: English
title: Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
titlecomplete: Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel (Magic Maestro Music/Kids: Stories In Music)
characters: Mike Mulligan
genres: Fiction, Picture Books, Juvenile, Construction, Kids, Classics, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Transport
ratings_count: 52644
places: The United States of America
publisher: Gardner Publishing