An animated conductor and his orchestra of animals let the Words move them in this engaging exploration of some beautiful and inspiring Musical terms.
An excellent choice for any unit on music, this book offers an accessible and effective way to learn Musical terms as well as a fun opportunity to play with music..
But it is also sure to inspire readers to get up and move, following and mimicking the animals, or, perhaps, playing the conductor.
It\'s a performance so enticing, readers won\'t be able to resist joining in! This unique picture book provides an engaging and entertaining way for children to understand and remember the meanings of these common Musical terms (all Italian and great fun to pronounce).
For fortissimo, the text reads, Loudly crashing --- stomping, stamping, while the animals are shown with their heads thrown back and their mouths wide open, roaring for all the world to hear.
For glissando, we find: Gently gliding, slipping, sliding, with an image of animals flowing across the pages as if rolling on a wave.
Turn the page, and we find a short line of text that provides a succinct physical definition of the term, along with expressive art showcasing the animal orchestra using movement to interpret the description.
Each term is first featured on a spread beside an image of a conductor animatedly leading his (unseen) orchestra in alignment with the term.
In this simple introduction to seven Musical terms, Robert Heidbreder\'s rhythmic poetry is paired with Du�an Petričic\'s exuberant illustrations to perfectly convey the terms\' meanings.
An animated conductor and his orchestra of animals let the Words move them in this engaging exploration of some beautiful and inspiring Musical terms
