{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals","title":"The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA secret animal kingdom behind a bookcase - and Saint-Saëns' most joyful music playing right from the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen two brothers discover a magical world hidden behind their bookcase, they find themselves face to face with a royal lion, a lonely tortoise, lumbering elephants, a skeleton of dinosaur bones and a school of shimmering fish - all to the most vibrant, playful orchestral soundtrack imaginable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen sound buttons let little ones press and hear real excerpts from Saint-Saëns' famous suite as the adventure unfolds, including the achingly beautiful Swan, the shimmering Aquarium, and the rattling bones of Fossils. A completely original story links the musical pieces together in a way that feels utterly natural - making this one of the most accessible and purely joyful titles in the entire Story Orchestra series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for animal lovers, curious minds, and any child who has ever wondered what might be hiding behind the bookcase. At the back, a biography of Saint-Saëns, notes on the instruments and musical techniques, and a full glossary complete the experience - gently and joyfully, never like a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the much-loved \u003ca title=\"Story Orchestra Books\" href=\"https:\/\/bywren.co.uk\/collections\/the-story-orchestra-series\"\u003eStory Orchestra series\u003c\/a\u003e from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, each title as gorgeous and giftable as the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect gift for: animal lovers, curious minds, budding music lovers, birthdays and Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback | Author \u0026amp; Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle | Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books | Published: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Quarto Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57239211704664,"sku":"9780711249523","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/3145\/0968\/files\/972bc8020c625d4d32d43d45b8bdf35a8899e64acabeedd3f0bd0d194202c3e0_jpeg.webp?v=1777999861","url":"https:\/\/bywren.co.uk\/products\/the-story-orchestra-carnival-of-the-animals","provider":"By Wren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}