The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals

Name: The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals
Brand: Bookspeed
SKU: B052257
Price: 16.99 GBP
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A magical musical adventure introducing little listeners to the wonder of classical music through story, animals and sound.

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For Literacy

Recommended from 5+ years

Description

The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals combines beautiful storytelling with the celebrated music of Camille Saint-Saëns.

Two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom, meeting a majestic lion, a tortoise, lumbering elephants, shimmering fish and other wonderful characters along the way. Children can press the sound button in each of 10 scenes to hear a short excerpt from Carnival of the Animals, bringing the story and illustrations to life.

A beautiful introduction to classical music for children, perfect for shared reading, listening and musical discovery.

Product Details

Author: Tickle, Jessica Courtney

Publisher: Aurum Press Quarto

Format: Hardback

Publication Date: 06/10/2020

ISBN: 9780711249523

Illustrated: Full colour

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 265x304mm

Educational Benefits

Introduces classical music: Children can discover excerpts from Saint-Saëns' famous composition in an accessible and engaging way.

Develops listening skills: Matching music with different scenes encourages careful listening, attention and auditory awareness.

Encourages imaginative thinking: The magical animal kingdom inspires children to connect music with characters, movement and storytelling.

Supports language development: Shared reading encourages vocabulary, conversation and comprehension.

Develops fine motor skills: Pressing the sound buttons encourages finger control and hand-eye coordination.

Encourages musical awareness: Listening to contrasting pieces helps children begin to notice changes in rhythm, mood and musical expression.

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