Carnival of the Animals by John Lithgow
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I know this is not a new book, but I wanted to talk about one of our favorite books – Carnival of the Animals
The book comes with a CD of Lithgow reading the story along with the full orchestral recording. Gigi and I love to read the story together, but sometimes it is just nice to lay back in bed, side by side, and let Lithgow regale us. Gigi cannot actually read yet, but she knows that when the music starts up again, it’s time to turn a page.
I love that a lot of the vocabulary is advanced, but more often that not the context provides all the clues Gigi needs. Otherwise, I take advantage of the teaching moment and we have a mini vocabulary lesson. The silly pictures help in most cases.
It’s a book worth having on your family bookshelf.
I can’t help but wonder WHY the choreographer of the NY Ballet asked John Lithgow of all people to help create a ballet. But I’d like to check that book out!