folk songs

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folk songs

I had a rooster

a traditional folk song
2012
A folk song with cumulative verses that describe the sounds made by different animals, including a cat, a duck, a cow, a pig, a sheep, a lion, and a baby.

African playground

2003
A collection of African pop music from around the continent.

The Fox went out on a chilly night

an old song
2006
The countryside of New England is depicted in this folk song in which a fox travels many miles to get dinner for his wife and ten cubs.

Old MacDonald had a farm

the traditional nursery song
1991
The inhabitants of Old MacDonald's farm are described, verse by verse, as the illustrations follow them through the four seasons.

The Great rounds songbook

1985
An illustrated collection of 116 rounds from around the world, with lyrics, melody lines, background information, and instructions for singing.

Old Macdonald had a farm

1999
Matching holes on opposing die-cut pages reveal the animals on Old Macdonald's farm and the sounds they make.

Old MacDonald had a farm

1999
Pop-ups of animals illustrate the song Old MacDonald's farm.

Technicians of the sacred

a range of poetries from Africa, America, Asia, Europe & Oceania
1985
An anthology of poems that provides an introduction to the different styles of poetry that can be found around the world.

The wheels on the bus

2009
Colorful illustrations enhance the lyrics to the traditional song, The Wheels on the Bus, presented on board pages, with instructions for moving along with the illustrations.

Jo MacDonald had a garden

2012
In this version of the classic song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," the farmer's granddaughter plants a garden which provides a place for birds, insects, and other wild creatures to shelter and nest. Backmatter presents facts and activities related to this lively ecosystem.

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