folk songs

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folk songs

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.

Hush little baby

1997
In this variation on an old lullaby, a baby rabbit is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.

Sweet Betsy from Pike

1970
Betsy and Ike, from Pike, endure the hardships of the trip west during the California gold rush.

Old MacDonald had a farm

1972
When his farm gets too crowded and noisy, the old farmer seeks a wife to help him. Illustrated version of an old folk song.

The Farmer in the dell

1978
A traditional American singing game about a farmer and what happens when he takes a wife.

The farmer in the dell

a singing game
1988
This illustrated edition includes the entire song with music and instructions for playing the traditional game.

Mockingbird

1998
A variation of an old lullaby in which adoring family and friends promise the baby an assortment of presents.

The twelve days of Christmas

a song rebus
1997
On each of the twelve days of Christmas, unusual or extravagant gifts arrive from a young woman's true love.

Colonial & Revolution songbook

with historical commentary
1996
Collection of traditional songs sung in Colonial America, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812, each featuring the words, musical notation, and a historical commentary.

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