Carnival of the Animals

By Camille Saint-Saens, Sue Williams (Illustrator)

Join a whimsical animal carnival where music and dance bring creatures to life.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Step into a vibrant carnival where animals come alive through music. From the regal lion to the playful kangaroos, each creature adds its unique rhythm to the celebration. Even fossils join the dance! Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns's beloved composition, this enchanting tale introduces young readers to classical music with lively illustrations and engaging melodies. What surprises await as the orchestra plays on?

From the publisher

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.

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