{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-press-the-note-to-hear-saint-saens-music","title":"The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals: Press the Note to Hear Saint-Saëns' Music","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the magical world of \u003ci\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/i\u003e in this musical reimagining of this celebrated suite for children - push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Saëns' score.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One day, \u003cb\u003etwo brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase\u003c\/b\u003e. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely tortoise; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book includes extracts from \"The Swan,\" \"Aquarium,\" \"Fossils,\" and \"Finale\" (From Disney's \u003ci\u003eFantasia\u003c\/i\u003e) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will \u003cb\u003epress the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the suite's music\u003c\/b\u003e. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, with details about his composition of \u003ci\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/i\u003e. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a \u003cb\u003ediscussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques\u003c\/b\u003e that make them so powerful. A \u003cb\u003eglossary\u003c\/b\u003e defines musical terms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Orchestra series\u003c\/b\u003e brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the Story Orchestra series\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Can Play (vol 1)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer's note: \u003c\/b\u003e please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51939947741415,"sku":"9780711249523","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_9e592059-86be-4161-95a5-1a9bbe5b388a.jpg?v=1775142277","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-press-the-note-to-hear-saint-saens-music","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}