bookish_coven's review against another edition
5.0
I love Jim Dale and I absolutely loved this one!!!
This is a magical, musical adaptation of the story of "Peter and the Wolf". I have seen this performed by a symphony at my hometown when I was very young and my mom was trying to get me to love classical music. It had illustrations on the back and it was narrated too. She succeeded: I was enchanted by how well every instrument matched every animal.
Jim Dale's narration was exceptional, as he can voice characters in a very unique way.
Outside it's snowing right now, I made a cup of coffee and listened to this. It worked out perfectly!
A highly recommended audio experience!
Thanks Christine @ConstantlyMovingTheBookmark for this wonderful Valentine gift!!!
This is a magical, musical adaptation of the story of "Peter and the Wolf". I have seen this performed by a symphony at my hometown when I was very young and my mom was trying to get me to love classical music. It had illustrations on the back and it was narrated too. She succeeded: I was enchanted by how well every instrument matched every animal.
Jim Dale's narration was exceptional, as he can voice characters in a very unique way.
Outside it's snowing right now, I made a cup of coffee and listened to this. It worked out perfectly!
A highly recommended audio experience!
Thanks Christine @ConstantlyMovingTheBookmark for this wonderful Valentine gift!!!
ryckmanreader's review against another edition
4.0
Peter and the Wolf
Brief summary Classic retelling of the symphonic children’s classic
Annotation - This is a book that must be pre-read and practiced before reading aloud. The unusual sounds the animals make to imitate the instruments in the symphony take some time to work through so it sounds natural.
Age appropriateness 3-5 years
Connection to six early literacy skills
Phonological awareness - This book uses a lot of different sounds to imitate animals that may not be what children have heard before, and that is a good thing.
Opinion - The pictures are intricate and well done, the story as retold is good, but I don’t think children will end up enchanted with this classic tale from this book.
Brief summary Classic retelling of the symphonic children’s classic
Annotation - This is a book that must be pre-read and practiced before reading aloud. The unusual sounds the animals make to imitate the instruments in the symphony take some time to work through so it sounds natural.
Age appropriateness 3-5 years
Connection to six early literacy skills
Phonological awareness - This book uses a lot of different sounds to imitate animals that may not be what children have heard before, and that is a good thing.
Opinion - The pictures are intricate and well done, the story as retold is good, but I don’t think children will end up enchanted with this classic tale from this book.
amynbell's review against another edition
5.0
I'd somehow never heard this before. Music from it tends to get quoted often, but I never knew the origin. I enjoyed how each character has its own instrument which helps the listener to better imagine the story through the music. The story is simple, but my 6-year-old listened to it on repeat for several days after we listened to it together.
I've often imagined my own stories to go along with classical music pieces. It's just a shame there aren't more musical pieces with story accompaniments for children.
*Other classical works written for children (not necessarily with words): https://open.spotify.com/user/paisleymonsoon/playlist/47dUC8Td7aPfOJ9rhSfT9J (Spotify playlist)
*Children's books paired with musical accompaniments: http://www.letsplaykidsmusic.com/stories-with-classical-music-and-movement/
*Storytelling set to classical music (although I wasn't impressed with the one I listened to): http://www.funwithmusic.com/
I've often imagined my own stories to go along with classical music pieces. It's just a shame there aren't more musical pieces with story accompaniments for children.
*Other classical works written for children (not necessarily with words): https://open.spotify.com/user/paisleymonsoon/playlist/47dUC8Td7aPfOJ9rhSfT9J (Spotify playlist)
*Children's books paired with musical accompaniments: http://www.letsplaykidsmusic.com/stories-with-classical-music-and-movement/
*Storytelling set to classical music (although I wasn't impressed with the one I listened to): http://www.funwithmusic.com/
ari_at_the_bookish_coven's review against another edition
5.0
I love Jim Dale and I absolutely loved this one!!!
This is a magical, musical adaptation of the story of "Peter and the Wolf". I have seen this performed by a symphony at my hometown when I was very young and my mom was trying to get me to love classical music. It had illustrations on the back and it was narrated too. She succeeded: I was enchanted by how well every instrument matched every animal.
Jim Dale's narration was exceptional, as he can voice characters in a very unique way.
Outside it's snowing right now, I made a cup of coffee and listened to this. It worked out perfectly!
A highly recommended audio experience!
Thanks Christine @ConstantlyMovingTheBookmark for this wonderful Valentine gift!!!
This is a magical, musical adaptation of the story of "Peter and the Wolf". I have seen this performed by a symphony at my hometown when I was very young and my mom was trying to get me to love classical music. It had illustrations on the back and it was narrated too. She succeeded: I was enchanted by how well every instrument matched every animal.
Jim Dale's narration was exceptional, as he can voice characters in a very unique way.
Outside it's snowing right now, I made a cup of coffee and listened to this. It worked out perfectly!
A highly recommended audio experience!
Thanks Christine @ConstantlyMovingTheBookmark for this wonderful Valentine gift!!!
bookhound36's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic audio presentation with Jim Dale narrating! Loved it!
booksnwhiskey's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the illustrations and though it is a classic story I lost interest in it because of its length. This picture book is for one who can really stay at attention.
iceangel9's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
Charming story, beautifully illustrated.
tashrow's review
5.0
Raschka has taken Prokofiev's orchestral masterpiece and reworked it into a picture book that both pays homage to the music and also takes it to a different place. The book introduces each character in turn, gives them a voice and a sound and has them appear on the stage. First comes Peter, who is a spinning, twirling, whirling force. Then comes the bird, who is a delight to read aloud with his stutter and rhythm. My favorite then enters, the duck, who virtually yodels, calling his presence to everyone. Other characters enter, each with their own unique sound and style that is shown by their language and the words but also by their appearance.
This book is such a joy to read aloud, but even more it demands to be made into some sort of production with children acting out the various parts. If I had a small class, I could see taking turns doing each part so that everyone has the thrill of reading the wolf. It will work best with older elementary students around age 9 or 10 who will enjoy the humor and not be caught by the words and rhythms.
If you don't have a class to do this, please share it with any preschool group. Listen to the orchestral version first and children will be delighted to recognize each instrument and character and voice. Raschka has taken a nearly impossible retelling and done it with a magical ease and style.
Highly recommended for preschoolers and older: ages 4+.
This book is such a joy to read aloud, but even more it demands to be made into some sort of production with children acting out the various parts. If I had a small class, I could see taking turns doing each part so that everyone has the thrill of reading the wolf. It will work best with older elementary students around age 9 or 10 who will enjoy the humor and not be caught by the words and rhythms.
If you don't have a class to do this, please share it with any preschool group. Listen to the orchestral version first and children will be delighted to recognize each instrument and character and voice. Raschka has taken a nearly impossible retelling and done it with a magical ease and style.
Highly recommended for preschoolers and older: ages 4+.
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