The Carnival of the Animals African American dancer white fur robe and an

white fur robe and an ornately decorated star topped crown

A great way to introduce children to classical music

Costume sketch by designer Zandra Rhodes

With a glossary of names

with an introduction by Peter Ustinov and cheeky illustrations by Michael Ffolkes

The Carnival of the Animals African American dancer white fur robe and anA great way to introduce children to classical music. Americas first Childrens Poet Laureate has written all new verses to accompany the composer Camille Saint Sanss The Carnival of the Animals, and the illustrator of the Harry Potter books has turned these rollicking rhymes into a picture book fun fest. Included is a CD of the music and of Jack Prelutsky reading the verses. A note to parents and teachers by Judith Bachleitner, head of the music