Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Miss Mary Mack adapted by Mary Ann Hoberman, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

From chapters.ca:
Everyone knows some version of this popular children's hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun.

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Jerry Pinkney

From chapters.ca:
One of the most acclaimed children's book illustrators of our time now takes his legendary skill with watercolor to new heights in this lavish visual adventure. As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. "How I wonder what you are!" marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars. Inspired by one of our most popular children's lullabies, Jerry Pinkney's gentle world - where the loving arms of nature embrace us despite darkness or uncertainty - is perfect for easing little ones into dreamland.

Friday, November 21, 2014

It’s a Small World by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman, illustrated by Joey Chou

From chapters.ca:
One of the most recognizable and beloved songs comes to life in this beautifully-illustrated picture book. Featuring lyrics from "It's a Small World," as well as original artwork by Joey Chou inspired by the Disney theme parks attraction, this picture book is sure to delight. Plus, the accompanying CD features a recording of the song so young readers can listen while they read!

Monday, November 17, 2014

When Bob met Woody: The Story of a Young Bob Dylan by Gary Golio, illustrated by Marc Burckhardt

From chapters.ca:
"Hey hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song..." When Bob finished, Woody's face lit up like the sun. Bob Dylan is a musical icon, an American legend, and, quite simply, a poet. But before he became Bob Dylan, he was Bob Zimmerman, a kid from rural Minnesota. This lyrical and gorgeously illustrated picture book biography follows Bob as he renames himself after his favorite poet, Dylan Thomas, and leaves his mining town to pursue his love of music in New York City. There, he meets his folk music hero and future mentor, Woody Guthrie, changing his life forever.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Over in the Meadow: A Counting Rhyme by Olive A Wadsworth, illustrated by Anna Vojtech

From chapters.ca:
"Over in the Meadow in the sand in the sun Lived an old mother turtle and her little turtle one." So begins this classic nursery poem, written by Olive A Wadsworth in the late 19th century, a favorite counting rhyme for generations of children. Anna Vojtech's sweet illustrations depict a sun-drenched meadow filled with loving animal families - from mother turtle with her one baby to ten little beavers embraced by their doting mother. There are lots to count in the cleverly designed pictures, and sharp-eyed youngsters will delight in finding a corresponding number of background details on each spread.

Friday, October 10, 2014

All the Pretty Little Horses: A Traditional Lullaby illustrated by Linda Saport

From chapters.ca:
Luminous pastel illustrations washed with colour accompany the familiar words of this song from the American South. With its images of many-coloured horses, cake, and a lost lamb that finds its mother, this lullaby artfully bridges the gap between sleep and waking. The pictures, too, take the viewer back and forth between the comfortable reality of the cradle on the porch and the vivid landscape of a child's dream. This striking picture- book rendition offers a new vision of a favorite lullaby and includes a simple arrangement of the tune.

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

13 Nights of Hallowe’en by Guy Vasilovich


From chapters.ca:
On the first night of Hallowe'en, what does your mummy give you? A bright, shiny Skeleton Key, of course!  In fact, for each of the thirteen nights leading up to the big night, your mummy is ready with gifts that include everything from singing skulls to demons dancing to icky eyeballs. The spookier and slimier, the better!

Sunday, September 07, 2014

On Top of the Potty and Other get-up-and-go Songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow

From chapters.ca:
This selection of songs guaranteed to make potty training everywhere into the easiest and most enjoyable event in a child's life - ever! Washing their hands of the old words to familiar tunes such as "If You're Happy and You Know It" and "London Bridge Is Falling Down," Alan Katz and David Catrow combine their exceptional talents to offer kids and their parents songs to sing with pride - as well as a valuable way to encourage youngsters as they discover the joys of trading in their diapers for the royal throne: the potty-chair!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

If You’re Happy and You Know It by James Warhola

From chapters.ca:
This jungle version of the classic song "If You're Happy and You Know It" is a read- along, sing- along safari! Kids will want to sing and dance and explore the jungle with this cleverly written and marvelously illustrated story. "Pick this up for a surefire storytime crowd- pleaser... Read it to a group of children and you will almost certainly end up with your very own jungle by the time you've turned the final page." - Kirkus Reviews

Friday, March 07, 2014

How do you Wokka-Wokka? By Elizabeth Bluemle, illustrated by Randy Cecil

From chapters.ca:
Some days you wake up and you just gotta wokka. Wokka what? Wokka- wokka! It's about movement. It's about dance. It's about shimmy- shakin', be- boppin', and more! It's about gathering friends and joining the party.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The ABCs of Rock by Melissa Duke Mooney, illustrated by Print Mafia

From chapters.ca:
From one of the top rock band poster artists in the country comes a collection of evocative images of 26 of rock music's most recognized icons. Starting with AC/DC's familiar lightning bolts and ending with ZZ Top's custom Ford coupe, this alphabetical retrospective of more than four decades of rock history will inspire music lovers of all ages.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Ben’s Trumpet by Rachel Isadora

From chapters.ca:
The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of more than one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using the art-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures the poignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page after page of striking art seems to convey the very sound of music.

Friday, November 08, 2013

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout! By Teri Sloat, illustrated by Erynold Ruffins

From chapters.ca:
A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist. "There was an old lady who swallowed a trout / That splished and splashed and thrashed about." Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is something particularly fishy about this old lady... Beautiful illustrations in this story capture the scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. The buoyant text jumps along as the old lady swallows a salmon, an otter, a seal, a walrus, and more, until eventually she swallows the entire sea and the trout swims free! With a unique and fascinating setting, this pure flight of fancy gives a fresh look to a familiar poem.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Froggie Went A-Courting: An Old Tale with a New Twist by Marjorie Priceman

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

Thursday, October 03, 2013

One Love adapted from the Bob Marley Song by Cedella Marley, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

From chapters.ca:
Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighbourhood for the better.

Monday, May 06, 2013

Banjo of Destiny by Cary Fagan


From chapters.ca:
Jeremiah Birnbaum is stinking rich. He lives in a house with nine bathrooms, a games room, an exercise room, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a movie theatre  a bowling alley and a tennis court. His parents, a former hot dog vendor and window cleaner who made it big in dental floss, make sure Jeremiah goes to the very best private school, and that he takes lessons in all the things he will need to know how to do as an accomplished and impressive young man: etiquette lessons, ballroom dancing, watercolour painting. And, of course, classical piano. Jeremiah complies, because he wants to please his parents. But one day, by chance, he hears the captivating strains of a different kind of music - the strums, plucks and rhythms of a banjo. It is music that stirs something in Jeremiah's dutiful little soul, and he is suddenly obsessed. And when his parents forbid him to play one, he decides to learn anyway - even if he has to make the instrument himself.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Twelve Days of Christmas by Laurel Long


From chapters.ca:The astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved song to life with breathtaking style. Set against a lush countryside, each day brings a new gift elegantly rendered. And like in the verses of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, giving this striking artwork a hidden aspect, culminating in a staggering spread featuring them all. Readers will pore over every page, searching for golden rings, turtledoves, and all the rest, secretly tucked into each stunning painting.

Friday, December 14, 2012

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout! By Teri Sloat, illustrated by Reynold Ruffins

From chapters.ca:
Everyone has heard of the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is something particularly fishy about this old lady... Eye-popping paintings capture the scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest in this energetic recasting of a favorite children's rhyme. The buoyant text bobs along as the old lady swallows a salmon, an otter, a seal, a walrus... until eventually she swallows the entire sea and the trout swims free! This pure flight of fancy gives a fresh twist to a familiar song.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

A Moose in a Maple Tree: The All-Canadian 12 Days of Christmas by Troy Townsin, illustrated by Jennifer Harrington


From chapters.ca:This newly re-formatted children's book is already a favorite of people young and old around the globe and its lyrics have been sung in classrooms and assemblies across the country. The book's endearing use of iconic Canadianisms provides a great tool for young readers developing memory recognition and learning to count. Its comical ending, with all the characters in the tree, provides a captivating look- and- find.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

There was an Old Lady who Swallowed Some Leaves! By Lucille Colandro, illustrated by Jared Lee


From chapters.ca:
That wild old lady is back swallowing fall- themed items. What can you make from leaves, clothes, pumpkin and a rope? That's right, a scarecrow! 

Related Posts with Thumbnails