songs and music

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songs and music

A cry from the earth

music of the North American Indians
1979
An overview of Indian music and dance which includes a discussion of their instruments, the structure of their music, and the uses of music in Indian life.

How much is that doggie in the window?

2001
Longing to buy a special puppy, a boy tries to find the money he needs but ends up spending it on family members, who ultimately surprise him with the dog as a gift.

I hope you dance!

2003
Challenges the reader to make the most out of life no matter what the situation and is designed for those who need a little encouragement.

Sleepy-O!

1997
In this version of the popular folksong, a baby won't go to sleep and its family jokes about all the funny ways they could get it to sleep. Printed music included.

Rise and shine

1996
An illustrated song celebrating the morning, the time to rise and shine and join the world.

Shoo fly!

2007
Presents an illustrated version of the familiar song, about a mouse who tries to get rid of a pesky, unwanted playmate.

How much is that doggie in the window?

2004
An illustrated adaptation of the classic children's song in which a young boy, unable to save for the puppy he wants because he keeps helping other people, gets a very special reward.

John Denver's Grandma's feather bed

2007
A picture book adaptation of the song written by Jim Connor, and made popular by John Denver, which celebrates the fun of visiting Grandmother's house. Includes facts about Connor and Denver, their grandparents, and their music, and an audio CD.

The teddy bears' picnic

1991
This decades-old song describes the teddy bears' grand picnic in the woods.

Carnival of the animals

1999
Introduces young readers to the different instruments in the orchestra through Camille Saint-Saen's classic composition "Carnival of the Animals, " featuring text that coordinates with each track of the included music CD.

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