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Little Creatures: An Introduction to Classical Music

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Catch the classical music bug with this critter-filled guide featuring 20 popular compositions. Introduce children to insects, arachnids, and amphibians, such as spiders, wasps, butterflies, frogs, and snakes through the works of Beethoven, Ravel, Prokofiev, and other composers An original and exciting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs five centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations of these fascinating little creatures. A glossary of musical terms and a short biography of each composer are included along with a CD (and a unique digital download code) of 20 compositions performed by world-renowned ensembles such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic, and Nashville Symphony. WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

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ISBN-13:	9782924774557
Publisher:	The Secret Mountain
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Edition description:	None
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ana Gerhard studied as a concert pianist at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City and is a renowned music educator. In addition to writing the Little Stories of Great Composers series, she is a four-time recipient of the Parents’ Choice Award for Little Creatures, Simply Fantastic and Amazing Water. Mauricio Gómez Morín has created several award-winning picture books over his more than 25-year career as an illustrator. He was the official spokesperson for the 36th International Children’s and Youth Book Fair in Mexico City.

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"It’s a thorough resource for classrooms and homes alike. An ambitious feast for the senses."—KIRKUS REVIEWS

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2019-06-30
Pianist and author Gerhard (Simply Fantastic, 2014) returns with a new picture book exploring classical music through the sounds and movements of such "little creatures" as bees, fleas, and frogs, as interpreted by composers all over the world.
Translated from Spanish, this book may help demystify the creepy-crawlies kids encounter and perhaps spark a youngster's love of nature and observation. An engaging assortment of facts about small animals and insects accompanies acclaimed Mexican illustrator Gómez Morin's whimsical, surreal, and slightly creepy artwork. Each full-bleed spread echoes characters or themes from its coordinating piece of music: The "Wasp" overture from Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Aristophanic Suite" is paired with illustrations that resemble ancient Greek art, for instance. The featured composers span several hundred years, from the early 1500s (Josquin des Prez) to early 2000s (Kaija Saariaho), and they are predominantly male. An audio CD containing two-minute clips of each piece is included. The CD, combined with the visual components of the book, is somewhat accessible to younger audiences, but the complexity and formatting of the text itself (especially the small font) seem best suited for older readers. It's a thorough resource for classrooms and homes alike; extensive backmatter includes a listening guide featuring short analyses of each piece, composer biographies, a glossary of classical music terminology, and a timeline.
An ambitious feast for the senses. (Informational picture book/audio CD. 7-10)

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