Description
Ravel's Bolero
Book Summary
This picture book, based on the famous work by Maurice Ravel, invites the reader on a unique musical journey. Through captivating text and striking illustrations, the book introduces the musicians of a very special orchestra, whose protagonists are humanized animals belonging to endangered species. A sensory experience that combines music, art, and ecological awareness for readers of all ages.
What is it about?
José Antonio Abad builds a narrative that follows the crescendo of Ravel's famous score, introducing the musicians and their instruments one by one. Federico Delicado's illustrations transform an urban setting into a luxury theater, where endangered animals are the stars of a memorable concert. The work not only tells the story of the composition but also envelops the reader in a visual and sonic experience, full of light and color, which culminates in an apotheotic finale.
Main themes
- Classical music and its dissemination, with Ravel's Bolero as the guiding thread.
- Ecological awareness and the protection of endangered species.
- Art and creativity, merging narrative with artistic illustration.
- The value of the orchestra and instrumental diversity.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children from 5 years of age, as well as lovers of music and illustrated stories. It is also ideal for parents, educators, and libraries seeking to introduce classical music in a playful and visual way, as well as for collectors of high-quality artistic picture books.
What this book offers
- An enjoyable and visual introduction to one of the masterpieces of classical music.
- Illustrations of great artistic quality that stimulate the imagination and aesthetic sensitivity.
- A message of awareness regarding the importance of preserving threatened species.
- A multisensory reading experience that combines text, image, and music.
Technical specifications
- Author: Maurice Ravel
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Picture books, baby books, children's and young adult fiction and true stories
- Collection: Interactive books
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: September 2020
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 395 g
Editorial review
Ravel's Bolero is a publishing proposal that successfully combines musical outreach, illustrated art, and ecological awareness. The work stands out for its originality in humanizing endangered animals as performers in an orchestra, which generates a dual interest: aesthetic and educational. It is a book that invites being read aloud and contemplated, ideal for awakening in the young a love for classical music and respect for nature.