Zoo Orchestra

I received this copy in exchange of an honest review, for so, none of my feelings were affected or biased by the author or publisher.

Update: 09/06/2015

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Rating: 3.25/5 stars.

Zoo Orchestra, is a children's book that talks about the instruments found in an orchestra, and associates them to animals in a funny way. In here, we get a little information of both the instrument and the animal, while having fun!

I think this book was actually good. It was meant for kids, to teach about the instruments in a fun relatable way, and that's what it did. It served its purpose.

I thought the drawings made for the book were beautiful and original. And the association between animal/instrument was well done.

Also, I love how he gave information of not only the instrument but the animal as well, and how he also added a small tip of what to listen if you're looking for the instrument.

But I think the execution could have been better. A little more information about each instrument wouldn't have hurt, because it really just said the obvious at sight. And the same for the animals. And a little more structure was also missing. Some information given in some places was missing in others, and I think that with a better organization and polishing, it would have been ok.

And not exactly a flaw, because I understand, but I would have liked to see a tiny bit more of instruments. Just saying.

Nice book overall. I can see myself showing this to kids. But small ones. And then searching for something else. But I think you should buy it for your kids, specially because more music should be taught in general.

Initial Reaction

I liked this book. It shows that it was made for children, because of it simple prose and and condensed information. But it served its purpose and it did good. And I love hat he explained the instrument and the animals, and added a small recommendation to listen to. But I would have liked the author to add a little more information about each instrument. Actually, add a little more information in general, and to be more consistent and organized.

Longer review to come.