Listen to the Birds
Book description
Winner of:
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Throughout history birds have caught the imagination of composers and inspired their creativity, and this selection of works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and others introduces children to classical music through the discovery of the melodious similarities between notes produced by instruments such as the…
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Listen to the Birds is part of the series An Introduction to Classical Music. Author Ana Gerhard chooses a different theme for each book and then puts together a collection of songs by various composers which is related to that theme. What a great idea! The included CD only gives you excerpts from the pieces, but that is probably because it is meant as an “intro” to classical music for a younger audience with a shorter attention span. I would recommend despite this downside, since further listening can always be done separately from the book if the readers are interested…
From Jonathan's list on children’s books on classical music.
Nature is a perfect place to begin when introducing young people to classical music. Have you ever heard a bird trilling a masterpiece outside your window? So did Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, and many other classical composers. In this beautifully illustrated book, we learn about the birds and the people behind 20 classical pieces.
The book includes a CD and Listening Guide, which describes the pieces and what to listen for. Also included are mini-bios of bird-loving composers who wrote the music, a glossary of musical terms, and a timeline. This beautifully illustrated book was published in 2013. Don’t fret if…
From Diane's list on children’s books about classical music.
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