My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals: Press the buttons to hear 6 sounds

Ages 0 to 4, Grades P to P

My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals features six of Camille Saint-Saëns best-known pieces of music from his famous musical suite, retold for the youngest members of the family. 

From the internationally bestselling series, discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals with 6 sounds—the perfect introduction to classical music for babies and toddlers. The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas, and musical stories, paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.

In Carnival of the Animals, hear lions roar and dinosaurs stomp—and more!—in these pieces from Camille Saint-Saëns’s much-loved suite. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.

Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Four Seasons in One Day. 

Manufacturer's note: Please pull the white tab out the back of the book before use and flick the small button to turn it on. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

About the Author

Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favorite 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 theater 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.