folk songs

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American folk songs for children in home, school and nursery school

a book for children, parents and teachers
1948
Includes music and lyrics for more than ninety folk songs from all parts of the United States.

Tingalayo

1989
While his master is not looking, Tingalayo the donkey sneaks off to dance and sing at the fair. Includes the musical notation to this Carribbean folk song.

Oh, a-hunting we will go

1974
Old and new verses for a popular folk song about hunting and capturing an animal--and then letting him go.

There was a bold lady who wanted a star

2002
In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a feisty woman tries roller skates, a bicycle, and even a rocket to reach a star.

The twelve days of Christmas

1999
On each of the twelve days of Christmas, unusual and fanciful gifts arrive to celebrate the season.

Froggie went a-courting

2000
An updated version of the familiar folk song about the courtship and wedding of Frog and Ms. Mouse, set in New York City.

Gonna sing my head off!

American folk songs for children
1995
A collection of over sixty American folk songs for children including "This Land is Your Land.".

One wide river to cross

1992
Woodcut illustrations and brief text from an American folk song relate the story of the animals on Noah's ark.

Knick knack paddy whack

2008
An illustrated version of the traditional counting song that tells of the ten things "this old man" played before he came rolling home. Includes CD.

Knick knack paddywack

1992
In this variation and extension of the traditional counting song, "this old man" ends up blasting off and flying to the moon.

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