Age: Rhymes/songs

Where the Giant Sleeps

Do ogres snore? Do pirates have blankies? Do fairies suck their thumbs? We may never know the answers to these questions. But if we’re lucky–and very observant–we might be able to catch a glimpse of some fantastic creatures, all fast asleep.      In soothing rhyme, bestselling author Mem Fox explores the sleeping habits of our favorite inhabitants [...]

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Nine O’clock Lullaby

When it’s 9 P.M. in Brooklyn, it’s 10 P.M. in Puerto Rico, and midnight on the mid–atlantic. Far from the vroom of New York traffic, the Puerto Rican night is filled with conga music, sweet rice, and fruit ice. In India, villagers begin their morning chores as well ropes squeak, buckets splash, and bracelets jangle. [...]

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Nursery Tales around the World

An international collection of 18 nursery tales for young children, grouped by theme, such as “Runaway Cookies,” “Slowpokes and Speedsters,” and “Chain Tales”.

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The Fabulous Song

This storybook-music cd combination features 12 songs written by songwriter Michelle Campagne and musician/record producer Davy Gallant in support of an award-winning story by Don Gillmore. Guest performances include Lorne Elliott, Michael Burgess, Harry Manx, Connie Kaldor, actors Deb Hay and David Francis and international French singing star Daniel Lavoie.

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Moondrops: A First Book of Lullabies from around the World

This book has songs with an English translation. It also includes original languages. It is originally published in Australia.

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Everybody Bonjours!

On this fun and friendly tour, everybody says “Bonjour!” A little girl and her family are welcomed everywhere with the signature French greeting. Jump into these pages and enjoy the trip! Everybody Bonjours welcomes young reader-travelers to a Paris.

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Humpty Dumpty

For hundreds of years, children have delighted in reciting the classic nursery rhyme of Humpty Dumpty’s fall. Over the centuries there have been many different interpretations, but some speculate that it was originally a riddle: “What could fall and break, but could not ever be repaired?” An egg is certainly one possible answer.

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The Bedtime Sh’ma

A little boy says the Sh’ma before he goes to bed. The prayer is provided in both Hebrew and English.

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Tiger on a Tree

After trapping a tiger in a tree, a group of men must decide what to do with it.

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Baya, Baya, Lulla-by-a

The baya bird of India weaves its nest of grasses and flowers. In this dramatic yet lulling lullaby of a book, such a bird also saves a baby girl’s life.

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