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