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The Orchestra Pit
The Orchestra Pit
Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 10, 2015
Review
A confused snake wanders(slithers) into an orchestra pit instead of he's familiar snake pit. Undeterred, he explores the various sections and instruments of the orchestra, developing an appreciation for music along the way. As the full orchestra begins to play, the snake heads back to his proper pit bringing a bit of his new found musical knowledge with him. This book gives only the briefest introduction to some common instruments, but does it with an enjoyable story. This could be paired with a picture book or video of Saint-Saens "Carnival of the Animals".
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Wright, Johanna
Illustrator: Wright, Johanna
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: A Neal Porter Book/ Roaring Brook Press
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: fair
ISBN: -19781596437692
Price: 16.99