{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-press-the-note-to-hear-saint-sans-music-9780711249523","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-Sa ns' score.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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-Sa ns, 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 glossary defines musical terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Orchestra series\u003c\/b\u003e brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Lincoln Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711249523\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24","brand":"Jessica Courtney Tickle, Katy Flint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37873418272949,"sku":"9780711249523","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_00749640-0bd9-4959-a662-ca9f643367e1.jpg?v=1607551229","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals-press-the-note-to-hear-saint-sans-music-9780711249523","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}