While you may not hear us singing in public, Curious City firmly believes in the joy (and importance) of singing with readers-to-be. This sweet board book series from Child’s Play landed on our desk and we decided to raise our voices – not in song, but about singing.
Here is our podcast conversation about the melodious way music creates learners…
MORE ABOUT THESE FABULOUS BOARD BOOKS…
Amazing Me! Sing!
ISBN-13: 9781846439629
Amazing Me! Music!
ISBN-13: 9781846439612
Amazing Me! Dance!
ISBN-13: 9781846439599
By Carol Thompson
Published by Child’s Play-International
Ages Range: 1-5 years
Discover in a Local Bookstore or Library
We’re amazing! We can make music, dress up, sing and dance. There’s nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.
OTHER MUSIC BOOKS WE LOVE…
Songs and Rhymes
Board Book Series
Published by Child’s Play
Discover in a Local Bookstore or Library:
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes*
Ten Little Fingers*
If You’re Happy and You Know It*
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Hey Diddle Diddle!
Pat-a-Cake
Hop a Little, Jump a Little
*Also available as bilingual Spanish/English!
Classic Books with Holes
Picture Book Series
Published by Child’s Play
Discover in a Local Bookstore or Library!
Die-cut holes in each page hold clues to what follows, with lots of scope for imitation and expression. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
THE POWER OF MUSIC…
These board books got us wondering about why we sing and make music with young children. Here are some of the AMAZING things we learned from reading the article Beyond Twinkle, Twinkle: Using Music with Infants and Toddlers by Rebecca Parlakian and Claire Lerner and other articles.
MUSIC…
(All books pictured from Child’s Play!)
There is no better sound to a child than the sound of someone they love reading or singing. So lift your voice (with a little help from musical board books and picture books) and watch your reader-to-be “light up like a Christmas tree.”
I agree wholeheartedly that music is a key element when raising young children.
Singing to your children is crucial to early literacy.
Sing it loud, Nancy!