Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids

Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids by Saint-Saens, Camille. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780805061802.

The animals are having a carnival, and the guests are arriving. Theres 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-Saënss most famous works. This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saënss 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.