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Series: Amazing WaterAn Introduction to Classical MusicMixed media product
Ana Gerhard9782924217696
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Jun 15, 2016
Winner: 2016 Parents' Choice Gold Award A children's guidebook to the fantastical characters and creatures found in classical music The works of Vivaldi, Beethoven, Debussy, and others are introduced to children by demonstrating how water?the sea, rivers, fountains, and rainfall?has inspired the composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover amazing classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. The accompanying CD features 20 excerpts from various recor... + Read More
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Series: Animal MusiciansHardcover
Pedro Alcalde9782924774540
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Sep 01, 2019
Travel across the seven continents to discover how nature’s best musicians use their voices or their bodies to create a symphony. On the world stage, gibbons love to break into song at sunrise, while humpback whales prefer to perform the same tune for an entire day. Wolves enjoy choir singing before setting off to hunt, and Chinese torrent frogs are excellent at carrying a tune without ever producing two identical notes. Additional information on the characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of these 14 animal virtuosos is included.
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Series: Blue and Red Make PurpleA musical journey with Jennifer GasoiHardcover
Steve Adams9782924217795
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
Oct 01, 2016
Winner:2016 Parents' Choice Gold Award2016 National Association of Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA)This book with a CD of irresistible songs offers children the opportunity to discover the different colors of Gasoi's jazz-driven music, a melding of many styles including bluegrass, blues, cajun, calypso, and klezmer. Blue and Red Make Purple is catchy, tuneful, playful, and totally endearing! Notes highlighting the history, instruments and unique characteristics of each musical genre along with listening suggestions accompanying each song.
Chicken Joe, oddly enough a cat who sleeps in the hen house, is abruptly awoken one morning by roosters playing rock ‘n’ roll. Somehow he’s forgotten that it’s not just a day like any other; it’s his birthday! Making his way to the farmhouse for breakfast, Chicken Joe meets up with his friends, all of whom would rather joke around than remind the cat that today’s his birthday. After all, they've planned a surprise party for their buddy. The chickens Helen and Hilda have baked a cake; Miss Kitty, the little dog from the city, has made a fish piñ... + Read More
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Series: Down at the Sea HotelHardcover
Greg Brown9782923163345
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
Oct 01, 2007
A gaggle of stellar singers and musicians from Minnesota's roots-rock label Red House Records convened to record quiet songs written by the likes of Nanci Griffith, Tom Waits, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Neil Young, Billy Joel, Carole King, Bruce Cockburn, Jesse Winchester, Don Henley, and Steve Earle. Mireille Levert's amusingly fantastical illustrations focus on the whimsical title track penned by Greg Brown and performed by all of the singers. The whole project has a warm, rich, soulful sound.
Beautifully recorded lullabies from around the world are sung in the language of origin along with an illustrated bedtime story—in English, Spanish, and French—about an imaginary journey to unknown lands. Performers Bïa, Marco Calliari, Hart-Rouge, Paul Kunigis, Penny Lang, Luc Lopez, Muna Mingole, Zal Idrissa Sissokho, and Lynda Thalie share their culture in offering lovely, warm lead vocals and harmonies, supported by a highly skilled group of musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations refle... + Read More
Beautifully recorded lullabies from around the world are sung in the language of origin along with an illustrated bedtime story—in English, Spanish, and French—about an imaginary journey to unknown lands. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Liu Fang, Hart-Rouge, Connie Kaldor, Carlos Placeres, and Zal Idrissa Sissokho share their culture in offering lovely, warm lead vocals and harmonies, supported by a highly skilled group of musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations reflect both the subject and c... + Read More
Beautifully recorded lullabies from around the world are sung in the language of origin along with an illustrated bedtime story—in English, Spanish, and French—about an imaginary journey to unknown lands. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Mary Fujiwara Burke, Juan Jose Carranza, Hart-Rouge, H’sao, Paul Kunigis, and Nathalie Picard share their culture in offering lovely, warm lead vocals and harmonies, supported by a highly skilled group of musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations reflect both th... + Read More
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Series: A Duck in New York CityHardcover
Connie Kaldor9782923163024
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
Nov 01, 2005
The title story-song is about a little duck from the Prairies who has a big dream—making it to New York City and doing his ducky dance on Broadway! It turns out to be an adventurous journey that appears bound for failure, until he meets up with a truck driver named Big Betty. She points him in the right direction and gives him that little nudge he needs to tackle the Big Apple. Additional songs feature alligators that waltz at midnight, little girls who sing off-key to get tomatoes thrown at them, and opera-singing slugs that sneak out at night... + Read More
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Series: The Fabulous SongHardcover
Don Gillmor9782923163178
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
May 01, 2006
Oh, that darn Frederic Pipin! He’ll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents who named him after the great Chopin. One day however, the little fellow falls under the spell of an amazing conductor and owns up to his name by spinning some magic and writing a fabulous song!• PARENTS’ CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD
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Series: A Gift for SophieHardcover
Gilles Vigneault9782923163987
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
Oct 01, 2013
In this touching, poetic story set by the seaside, Old Man Tom teaches Sophie and Emilio the importance of seeing the world through their hearts. Presenting children with profound messages about friendship and gifts as well as old age and continuity, the book and accompanying CD offers a heartwarming perspective for the whole family. In addition to a production of the narrated story, the CD includes nine songs ranging from “A Friend That I Like” and “It's in the Nature of Things” to “I Have a Nest Full” and “The Old Man's House.”
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Series: The Hummingbird Sings and DancesLatin American Lullabies and Nursery RhymesHardcover
Mariana Ruiz Johnson9782924774205
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
Sep 01, 2018
An extraordinary collection featuring 19 traditional Latin American nursery rhymes and lullabies in Spanish that have withstood the test of time. Warm, colorful illustrations accompany this endearing repertoire of family-friendly songs from 17 different countries. Solid musicianship and lively vocal performances transport the young listener into a fanciful world of singing frogs and dancing skeletons! A map of Latin America and complete lyrics in Spanish with English translations appear at the end of the book, which also includes a CD and a cod... + Read More
Winner of:Parents' Choice Recommended AwardClassic sing-alongs for childrenThe children’s classic “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” for which singer-songwriter Alan Mills is best known, precedes a potpourri of simple singable songs, often focusing on numbers and letters and featuring hysterically funny animal characters. Singers Thomas Hellman and Emilie Clepper breathe new life into old traditions, performing rootsy renditions of catchy songs written for children more than 50 years ago.
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Series: It's Raining Cats and Dogs!Sing-Along Animal SongsHardcover
Marie-Eve Tremblay9782924217740
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jun 14, 2016
Winner:2016 Parents' Choice RecommendedA delightful, lighthearted collection of sing-along songs featuring funny irresistible animal characters, including cuddly cats and dogs who just want to be your friend, even on a rainy day! Share an umbrella with a heartbroken pooch who sings the blues, a tomcat who has a soft spot for sour cream and a rumbunctious little kitty who snores and growls. It's full of good cheer thanks to the playful, heartwarming illustrations and an accompanying-CD comprised of ten catchy songs recorded by accomplished singe... + Read More
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Series: Listen to the BirdsAn Introduction to Classical MusicHardcover
Ana Gerhard9782923163895
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Jun 01, 2013
Winner of:Parents' Choice Gold AwardThroughout history birds have caught the imagination of composers and inspired their creativity, and this selection of works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and others introduces children to classical music through the discovery of the melodious similarities between notes produced by instruments such as the flute, the organ, and the harpsichord and the birds’ songs. In addition to lovely illustrations, the book features a glossary of musical terms, a short biography of each composer, and a brief description ... + Read More
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Series: The Little Blue DoggyHardcover
Lionel Daunais9782923163642
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
Sep 01, 2010
In the title song and story of this musical collection, a stuffed, woolen puppy falls victim to famished mites after having been left at home alone while his parents go to see an exhibit of humans at a local park. Upon their return, they discover his red, soggy, cotton tail on the floor and are faced with the challenge of putting him back together. Lionel Daunais’s lighthearted rendition of this song was a popular radio favorite in French-speaking Canada in the 1950s. The additional 12 songs in this storybook-music CD are off-the-wall fun for ... + Read More
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Series: Little CreaturesAn Introduction to Classical MusicHardcover
Ana Gerhard9782924774557
$22.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Sep 01, 2019
This book pairs five centuries of music history with stunning illustrations of fascinating little creatures—insects, arachnids, and amphibians; wasps, butterflies, frogs, and snakes. A glossary of musical terms and a short biography of each composer are included along with a CD (plus a unique code for the digital download) of recordings performed by the likes of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Liverpool Philharmonic, and the Nashville Symphony.
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Series: My Name Is Chicken JoeHardcover
Trout Fishing in America9782923163499
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
May 01, 2009
These 11 catchy songs written and performed by Trout Fishing in America feature vivid, playfully sophisticated illustrations by accomplished artist Stéphane Jorisch. The title song is an exploration of how names don't always reveal what a child expects: Chicken Joe happens to be a cat, Miss Kitty a dog, and King Kong a parakeet. The duo’s folk-roots repertoire manages to appeal lyrically to children without being condescending.
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Series: A Poodle in ParisHardcover
Connie Kaldor9782923163123
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
Aug 01, 2006
In this charming story featuring funny illustrations by Fil & Julie and 12 catchy songs written and performed by Connie Kaldor, a dog named La Grande Fifi strolls through the streets of Paris bumping into a wide assortment of friends, including her Bichon Frisé band who plays for her in a club called "Le Bow Wow!".• JUNO AWARD • PARENTS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD • NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS ASSOCIATION GOLD AWARD
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Series: Classic Sing-Along Folk SongsPop Goes the WeaselClassic Folk Sing-Along SongsPaperback
Sophie Casson9782924774250
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 01, 2018
Striking illustrations, rich in color and texture, offer an original interpretation of this popular traditional children’s folk song recorded by exceptionally gifted singers and seasoned musicians.
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Series: Classic Sing-Along Folk SongsShe'll Be Coming 'Round the MountainClassic Folk Sing-Along SongsPaperback
Sophie Casson9782924774236
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 01, 2018
Striking illustrations, rich in color and texture, offer an original interpretation of this classic children’s folk song, recorded by exceptionally gifted singers and seasoned musicians.
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Series: Simply FantasticAn Introduction to Classical MusicHardcover
Ana Gerhard9782924217214
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Jun 16, 2014
Winner of:Parents' Choice Gold Award2014 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award A children’s guidebook to the fantastical characters and creatures found in classical music. The works of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and others are introduced to children through the magical beings from legends and classic tales—including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards—that inspired the composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music hist... + Read More
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Series: Sleep SoftlyClassical Lullabies by Brahms, Schubert, Satie, Debussy...Hardcover
Élodie Nouhen9782924217245
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Apr 01, 2015
Winner of:2015 Parents' Choice, Gold AwardTimeless tunes for tots This selection of beloved melodies from some of the world’s more revered composers, including Brahms, Schubert, Ravel, and Debussy, will lull babies into a sweet, blissful sleep. Along with the whimsical, dream-like illustrations, the storybook and accompanying CD feature 16 classical lullabies orchestrated for a wind quintet and harp performed by the critically acclaimed L'Ensemble Agora. In addition, a brief commentary accompanies each featured musical work. COMPOSITION / COMPO... + Read More
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Series: Songs from the Garden of EdenJewish Lullabies and Nursery RhymesHardcover
Nathalie Soussana9782923163468
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
May 01, 2009
An extraordinary repertoire featuring 28 Jewish nursery rhymes, lullabies, and songs originating from the Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and Yemenite communities are collected by Nathalie Sousanna and admirably illustrated by Béatrice Alemagna. The lyrics in Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish, Yiddish, and Arabic are first reproduced in the original alphabets, then transcribed into Roman characters and translated into English. Additional notes on the origin and cultural context of each song as well as on the Klezmer music are also included.PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD
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Series: Songs from the BaobabAfrican Lullabies & Nursery RhymesHardcover
Chantal Grosléziat9782923163796
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 01, 2011
Representing 11 languages originating from Central and West Africa and brought to life with lavish illustrations, this collection's rhymes and lullabies soothe babies to sleep as the songs travel from one country and one language to another. Lyrics are reproduced in the original language and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The accompanying CD features 29 songs from 10 countries—including Rwanda, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal—each one unique in language and sound, recorded with indigenou... + Read More
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Series: Songs from a Journey with a ParrotLullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Portugal and BrazilHardcover
Magdeleine Lerasle9782923163994
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 15, 2013
Sung in Portuguese, these 30 lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal invites children on an authentic musical journey exploring the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Crossing the Atlantic from Porto to Rio, this musical collection presents the rich common heritage of songs about everyday life, work and play, and courtship and love. The lyrics are presented in Portuguese and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The accompanying CD features traditional songs that... + Read More
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Series: Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut TreesLullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the CaribbeanHardcover
Nathalie Soussana9782924774533
$22.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
Oct 01, 2019
Songs about children playing in the schoolyard, sisters braiding each other’s hair at the beach, and parents dancing late into the night mesh together thanks to the music. A wide array of styles—nursery rhymes from Gabon, lullabies from Cape Verde, and rumbas from the Congo—are performed in more than a dozen languages. Luminous artwork and homegrown instruments round off this wonderful celebration of history, language, and culture. Lyrics appear in their original language and in English, along with notes on culture, a world map, and a code for ... + Read More
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Series: Songs in the Shade of the Flamboyant TreeFrench Creole Lullabies and Nursery RhymesHardcover
Chantal Grosléziat9782923163826
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jun 01, 2012
Through colorful tunes and splashy illustrations reminiscent of the vibrant flamboyant tree, this collection celebrates life’s passages and various island rituals in the tropical isles of Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and Reunion. Lyrics are reproduced in the original French Creole dialects and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The accompanying CD features 30 traditional songs recorded with indigenous acoustic instruments and exquisitely performed by women, men, and children. This uplif... + Read More
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Series: Songs in the Shade of the Olive TreeLullabies and Nursery Rhymes from the MaghrebHardcover
Hafida Favret9782923163840
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 01, 2012
Sung in Arabic and Berber, this collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia draws children into a musical journey across North Africa, from the Sahara Desert through the Atlas Mountains to the Mediterranean Sea. In 30 story-songs about everyday life, children learn of the importance of rain, the communal aspects of meals, and the consequences of bad behavior. Lyrics are reproduced in Arabic and translated into English, transcribed in the original script and in Roman characters, and followed by notes on the orig... + Read More
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Series: Sunday in KyotoHardcover
Gilles Vigneault9782923163567
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7
Nov 01, 2009
Welcome to the curious tale of a banjo-playing Cajun musician’s life in Kyoto, Japan. Old Man Joe—as he is affectionately called—and his Japanese wife often spend lovely Sunday afternoons drinking tea and collaborating musically with friends from distant lands. Each song is an introduction of sorts to quirky characters like Joe’s mother and Little Miss Adèle who calls herself “Hello.” The gentle watercolour images and mishmash of instrumentation give this book its added appeal. This authentic storybook with accompanying CD presents 14 u... + Read More
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Series: Tomorrow Is a Chance to Start OverHardcover
Hilary Grist9782924217290
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Jun 01, 2015
Winner of:2015 National Association of Parenting Publications, Gold Award2015 Parents' Choice RecommendedNominee:2015 Canadian Folk Music Award, Best Children's AlbumA fresh, original project that will appeal to young parents who are fans of musical artists Feist or Norah Jones Ira and Isabelle, who live in a little red house by the sea, decide one night to escape the sound of the city’s beeping cars and sail off to a faraway land where they learn from a new friend—a robin with a soft voice—that dreams really can come true. The book contains an... + Read More
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Series: Classic Sing-Along Folk SongsTwinkle, Twinkle, Little StarClassic Folk Sing-Along SongsPaperback
Sin and Swoon9782924774243
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 01, 2018
Striking illustrations, rich in color and texture, offer an original interpretation of this classic children’s folk song, recorded by exceptionally gifted singers and seasoned musicians. The recording of the song can be heard for free on The Secret Mountain website and on most music streaming platforms.
33.
Series: Un pato en Nueva YorkHardcover
Connie Kaldor9782923163765
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
May 16, 2011
The title story-song is about a little duck from the prairie who has a big dream—making it to New York City and doing his ducky dance on Broadway. It turns out to be an adventurous journey that appears bound for failure, until he meets up with a truck driver named Big Betty. She points him in the right direction and gives him that little nudge he needs to tackle the Big Apple. Additional songs feature alligators that waltz at midnight, little girls who sing off-key to get tomatoes thrown at them, and opera-singing slugs that sneak out at night ... + Read More
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Series: Under the MoonJazz Standards and Lullabies Performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone...Mixed media product
Misja Michel9782924217788
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 01, 2016
With whimsical, dream-like illustrations, this book and accompanying audio CD features a selection of timeless jazz standards covering the four seasons. The book includes 13 popular classics recorded by singing legends from the 50s: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, among others. Explanatory notes accompany each featured song in this must-have book for any jazz fans with a young child.
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Series: W Is for Wapiti!An Alphabet SongbookHardcover
Christiane Duchesne9782923163833
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 01, 2012
Learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with these 24 simply worded songs that take children on a wild musical odyssey through the letters A to Z. Zany, hilarious characters—from a friendly ghost who delivers fruit-filled flans on a bicycle and a twisted turtle who feels a tad bare under her shell to John the Pigeon, a four-legged bird who loves to tap to the beat—come to life through expressive watercolor illustrations that highlight each catchy lyric. The accompanying CD features a fusion of rock, pop, world, and folk music performed exquisi... + Read More
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Series: We Were Made For Each Other!Hardcover
Jiu Er9782924774229
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Oct 01, 2018
This charming audio picture book features a collection of short illustrated texts evoking the simple pleasures that fill a day in the life of Little Sun, a fearless pig with a big heart. She’s always on the lookout for challenges, big and small, and never seems to get discouraged as she embarks on all kinds of adventures with playmates Little Mouse and Miss Rabbit. A funny and endearing tale of friendship that will delight and enchant the whole family. The recorded narration of the book can be heard for free on The Secret Mountain website.
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