Synopsis: Kitty Alone is the latest in a series of captivating picture books, each based on a beloved songtale from the great American folk music heritage. This beautifully illustrated version sets the song in the Appalachian Mountains and uses a bobcat, called a "woods ghost" by locals, as the title character. Like the other titles in the First Steps in Music series, Kitty Alone includes song history and notation, along with a free download link for the…

Synopsis: The young boy, Little Feather, starts each day by honoring Creator. He greets each direction: East, South, West, North, plus Father Sky, Mother Earth, and within. He decides that today he wants to feel happy and looks for ways to fulfill that intent. At the end of the day, he smiles to each direction, with a thankful heart. Then, he rests peacefully with the moon shining down on him. We could all learn to live so well.In this simple ceremony,…

Synopsis: ¿Qué se puede hacer con un niño que trata de hacer todo bien, pero que siempre termina haciendo todo mal? ¡ Reírse de sus ocurrencias y nada más! Los lectores quedarán encantados con las chistosísimas bufonadas de Juan Bobo, el famoso héroe del folclor puertorriqueño. En este alegre cuento, Juan sale de su casa a buscar trabajo, primero en una finca y luego en una tienda. Aunque las tareas que debe llevar a cabo son sencillas y sus…

Synopsis: A little frog’s first leap out into the world is a big, scary thing. But luckily, mama is always there to catch him when he comes home. As the leaps get bigger, frog gets braver—and before he knows it, he’s soaring out to the moon and beyond! This loveable little frog will hurdle his way into your heart. Come leap along, and see what it’s like to shoot for the stars . . . and always have a landing pad ready to catch you.

Synopsis: Roger Priddy’s illustrated board book Nursery Rhymes is part of the Sing-Along series, featuring a musical CD of twenty-two classic children’s rhymes. With beautiful, touch-and-feel embossed and textured drawings of popular nursery rhyme characters accompanying the sing-along CD, children will be encouraged to learn the words and interact with the music.Nursery Rhymes includes “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star”, “Yankee Doodle”, “Rock-a-bye-Baby”,…

Synopsis: Music is Everywhere! Edward's Rhythm Sticks is a story that shows how much music is a part of our lives. This story illustrates just how fun music can be and how even the simplest things can be made into instruments. This story is a great way for parents and teachers alike to teach rhythm, pattern and sequence. Most of all, parents and teachers can use this engaging interactive eBook to bridge learning, music, literacy and having fun together.

Synopsis: Beautiful illustrations by Taylor Herrington evoke a wily fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal for his family. Like the other picture books in John M. Feierabend's First Steps in Music series, The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night includes a description of the history of the song and a link to a free mp3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka.

Synopsis: Classic folk music and colorful illustrations tell this funny tale of a little man who tries to help his sick wife feel better by granting her wish to dine on crabfish. Upon being presented to his wife for her examination, the wily crustacean pops up and grabs her by the nose. Passed down for 400 years through song, this folktale continues the oral tradition. The new edition includes a link to a free mp3 download featuring two versions of the…

Synopsis: A musical treat for the ear and eye, this antic tale of a worm on a mission doubles as a cozy bedtime book.One summer day, as Little Worm heads out to play, he discovers he has a song stuck in his head. “What’s that you’re singing?” Owl asks, but Little Worm can’t say. He wriggles past, determined to learn who filled his head with “Shimmy shimmy, no-sashay.” Owl flaps along with a song of his own, and before long Chipmunk, Bunny, and Fox fall in…

Synopsis: Featuring the illustrated lyrics to "Do-Re-Mi", this stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of the development of written music. Also includes an author's note about Julie Andrews's connection to the classic Rodgers…

Synopsis: "El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here--a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade! Come join in these joyful and vibrant festivities that are a tradition in Mexico and throughout Latin America."--Jacket.

Synopsis: Reviving a timeless American folk song, this children’s book relates the hilarious story of a husband and his impossibly lazy wife. Following the couple from their marriage through the wife’s nonsensical antics over the years, the featured tune contains a clever tongue-twister as its chorus, which grows more elaborate and entertaining as the song progresses. The fully notated version is included along with the complete lyrics and a detailed…

Synopsis: Inspire children to be thankful for all of God's blessings with this joyful celebration of the simple pleasures all around us. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or story time, The World Is Awake gives children (and their parents) a sense of awe and wonder at the world around them. From blooming flowers in the backyard to the roaring animals at the zoo to the breeze in the evening trees ... the world is awake! Linsey Davis, New York Times…

Synopsis: "Dolphins can leap up high and dive down deep into the ocean. What do you know about dolphins?"--

Synopsis: Nine O'Clock Lullaby

Synopsis: For King, for Morcia, for the Code! A new adventure begins . . . Capture the Fortress. Save the Kingdom. Sir Jayko, Sir Danju, Sir Rascus, and Sir Santis must stop Lord Vladek's evil plan. With powerful new armor, swords, and shields, the four heroes travel to the Lost Kingdom of Ankoria to find the Dark Fortress, and help King Mathias and his army capture it. If they fail, Morcia will be lost. For younger readers and fans of the toys an…

Synopsis: Big Bird imagines visiting the North Pole at Christmas, meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, and inspecting the workroom where elves are very, very busy.

Synopsis: Amelia Bedelia is sensational in many ways—especially when she has news to tell!

Synopsis: "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market" -- P. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: WINNER: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor Book 2012“A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review“The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries" — School Library Journal, STARRED reviewThis is the story of how the farm maiden and all the farm animals worked together to make the rice pudding that they serve at the fiesta. With the familiarity of "The House That Jack Built,"…