The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

Great for teaching children about the sound of orchestral instruments! Ethan (son of Rosie Hippo's owner Kim) loves to listen to this CD on long road trips! This exceptional book begins with an overview of the orchestra and then centers around groups of instruments, explaining a bit of their history and their sound's distinctive quality. Takes readers though a delightful musical journey! Interesting information about musicians, their music and historical events. Includes CD. For teaching children as young as 3 years old. For reading, grades 4 - 8. Hardcover.