The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals
press the note to hear saint-saëns' music
$33.99
- Hardcover
24 pages
- Release Date
28 September 2020
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Summary
Carnival of the Animals: A Magical Musical Journey
One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely turtle; 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…
This book reimagines Carnival of the Animals, one of the most famous suites of music …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780711249523 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0711249520 |
| Series: | The Story Orchestra |
| Author: | Katy Flint, Jessica Courtney Tickle |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 24 |
| Release Date: | 28 September 2020 |
| Weight: | 546g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 272mm x 47mm |
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Critics Review
“Unique, wonderfully entertaining, and very highly recommended.” - Midwest Book Review
“The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals provides an unforgettable introduction to this well-known piece of classical music.” – Emmie Stuart * BookPage *“Unique, wonderfully entertaining, and very highly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *
About The Author
Katy Flint
Jessica Courtney Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children’s stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.
Katy Flint is an author, editor, and musician, based in London. She studied violin at the University of Southampton, before moving into children’s books. She is the author of the best-selling sound book The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker, and has worked on many other non-fiction titles - from human bodies to dinosaurs.
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