This classic Little Golden Book is reissued for a new generation of children, and makes an ideal read-aloud book for little ones.
Little Golden Books have been a part of many childhoods since the 1940s and this classic entry to the series from 1958 is a great book for a music - or animal-loving child. From the illustration of a bear wearing a suit and playing cymbals on the cover to the hippo acting as conductor, children will giggle their way through this story. The simple rhymes are pleasing to the ear while the colorful illustrations will surely give your child an eyeful. Perfect for preschool-age children, this book offers a fun way to introduce them to a variety of musical instruments, from the common saxophone to the lesser-known mandolin.
Each page is filled with animals and action, which will lead your child to spend hours exploring the pages for all the little details. Kids will undoubtedly love pointing out the various animals that they recognize and you can turn the story into a learning experience by asking your child to find the animal playing a guitar or asking which animal has the trombone.
Hippos are a huge hit with Emily, the three-year-old I babysit, so she absolutely loved seeing the large mammal conducting the orchestra. She really got a kick out of the last line when the crowd celebrated with a "hip-hippo-hurray!" With so many animals being featured in the story, your child will more than likely find one of their favorites too!
--Abby