num_pages: 48
description: 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.
language: English
title: Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids
titlecomplete: Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids
genres: Animals, Poetry, Music, Picture Books, 1st Grade, Childrens
ratings_count: 84
publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)