This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining
introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship, family,
discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of one-of-a-kind
barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of classical music, children
tune in to a variety of musical styles and multicultural experiences.
The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the
pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language.
A children's picture book and CD featuring bird songs as an
introduction to classical music
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 flute, the organ, and the
harpsichord and the birds' songs. In addition to lovely illustrations,
the book features a glossary of musical terms, a short biography of each
composer, and a brief description of each bird evoked or mentioned in
the composition. The accompanying CD offers excerpts of 20 different
recordings--ranging from The Goldfinch, Hens and Roosters, and The
Dance of the Swans to The Cuckoo and the Nightingale, Piano
Concerto N, and Dance of the Firebird--performed by world-class
luminaries including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Moscow Radio
Symphony Orchestra, and the Toronto Chamber Orchestra.
