Tag: Songs as Books

Picture Books To Sing & Share

The Other Day I Met a Bear (First Steps in Music series)  A favorite camping song for generations, this whimsical work is paired with a history and notation of the song as well as a link to a free download of two audio versions of the song—one with singing and an instrumental.  Amazon  Over in… Continue reading Picture Books To Sing & Share

Picture Books To Sing & Share

Yankee Doodle (Sing-Along Stories)  An addition to the Sing-Along series which includes musical notation expands on the familiar song to include a girl, a poodle, a toad, and a rooster who, along with Yankee Doodle, open a restaurant called Yankee Doodle’s Noodles. Amazon  Mary Had a Little Lamb Illustrations rendered in acrylic, gouache, and fabric… Continue reading Picture Books To Sing & Share

Information Picture Books Pt. 20

I love the Rainforest Grew All Around as an example of adapting a popular folk song for teaching. Plus, two phenomenal social justice biographies are included in this edition. The jungle comes alive as children learn about a wide variety of animals and plants living in the Amazon rainforest, in this adaptation of the song… Continue reading Information Picture Books Pt. 20

My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 12

This is a very special edition of Christmas picture books in July. Three books, all with special music meaning! Take a look at the corresponding music, if you’re a musician! These are pieces worth learning. Five illustrated spirituals dealing with the birth of Christ on the first Christmas morning. My Lord, what a morning! —… Continue reading My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 12

My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 11

It’s more Christmas in July! Illustrated text of the well-known carol is accompanied by a brief history of the real Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia. Publisher look inside Good King Wenceslas A Cappella with soprano and baritone soli. Composed by English Carol. Arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw. Choral. A Cappella, Christmas, Classical. Octavo. 12… Continue reading My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 11

My Favorite Things…Picture Book Edition, Pt. 5

In this edition of “My Favorite Things”, we’re still on picture books–this set has religious background. They’re beautiful books to share faith and belief. Some of these are based on a Children’s song, and I’ve included some sheet music that goes with the songs! This blog is free and reader-supported. When you buy through links… Continue reading My Favorite Things…Picture Book Edition, Pt. 5