The Animal Boogie (Sing Along With Fred Penner)

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Great sing along book.......2007-09-10

My students love this book! It has a very catchy tune and they love doing the motions for each animal. They beg me to do it!!

Barefoot Books are the best!.......2007-05-04

Whenever my sister asks for recommendations for my three-year old's birthday, Christmas, etc. gifts, I give the same answer: ANYTHING from Barefoot Books! The day after receiving Walking Through the Jungle (Sing Along With Fred Penner) for her latest birthday I rushed to the computer and Amazon to order all of Barefoot's CD+books. They are all fantastic - my daughter listens to each of them at least twice a day. She took them to her daycare, as well, and her teacher promptly ordered all of them!

The Animal Boogie.......2007-01-26

What an awesome book! Having read it once, I had to own it. The children in my early childhood classroom adored the rhythm of the text and joyously participated in the book when the CD was played. They couldn't help but move!

Rhythmic, fun, and educational.......2007-01-14

A comment from another reader describes this book as "inane" and unoriginal, but I have to disagree. This book is wonderful! Studies show that repeating patterns of words and rhythms, with just a word or two changing between verses, actually helps strengthen beginning readers' vocabularies, word recognition, and understanding of sequence and structure, all important parts of literacy. The colors in this book are beautiful. There are many interesting details in the illustrations, and I noticed there are little ways that the human characters match up with the animal ones. The CD is great, too - there is a full vocal version as well as an instrumental version, and the tune is really bouncy and catchy. As the editorial review mentions, it is one of the few books I've found that actually includes a child with a disability, which I think is important for young readers to be able to see. I have a six-year-old and twin two-year-olds, and we enjoy this book very much.

Great Activity Book For Teachers.......2006-06-25

Although this book references jungle animals, I use it as an activity when teaching my K-2 about the rainforest. The children absolutely love it. It can also be used as a way to compare the animals in the jungle vs the animals in the rainforest. This year the children put on a performance with the music from the CD. The children's faces were painted according to the animal they represented and they danced away. Just a little imagination and the ideas from this book can be endless....

Mary Had a Little Lamb (Sing Along Stories)

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One of the first books my 2 year old daughter "read"

Mary Had a Little Lamb (Sing Along Stories)
Mary Ann Hoberman
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0316606871

Book Description

In this familiar children's nursery song, Mary arrives at school one day with her friendly lamb following close behind her.Going against school rules, the students sneak the adorable lamb inside where they teach it the alphabet, to count ot ten, and even how to play ball!This hilarious adaptation, is complete with musical notation and an activity page.It is the first original hardcover in the newly branded and redesigned Sing-Along Stories series.

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One of the first books my 2 year old daughter "read".......2006-12-15

One day I was changing my then 20 month old's diaper, and she started signing "Mary had a little lamb..." - I was shocked! It took her a while to start talking, and I think the singing really helped. She regularly wants us to sing-read this book to her, knows if we miss a page or a verse, and loves the part where the lamb says "BAAAAAA". She loves other books in this series, too (Skip to My Lou, Eensy Weensy Spider). The illustrations are cute, and the rhyming is great to help build verbal skills!

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Frogs Sing Songs (Charlesbridge)
Yvonne Winer
Manufacturer: Charlesbridge Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1570915482

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Cicada Sing-Song (Nature Close-Ups)
Densey Clyne
Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0836820576

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Sing-Along Stories)

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Absolutely adorable!
Wonderful children's book
This is a delightful read!
This is a really excellent, mind-exploring song
Well I Guess There Is Always One In The Crowd...

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Sing-Along Stories)
Mary Ann Hoberman
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0316734098

Book Description

hen an old lady swallows everything from a fly to a horse, each swallow leads to larger and more hilarious predicaments. Redesigned as part of the recently branded Sing-Along Stories series, this popular children's song features all new art, an updated design, and comes complete with musical notation and an activity page.

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Absolutely adorable!.......2007-04-10

This book is fantastic. Not only does it review the trials and tribulations of the old lady in the song I remember from my days at camp, but it is accompanied by hysterical illustrations that keep my husband and I both thoroughly entertained as we read/ sing the book to our son, who adores the book. People who would find the illustrations scary and disturbing are most likely also the people who believe Road Runner cartoons are too violent. We think this book is fabulous... but then again we always cheered for Wile E. Coyote...

Wonderful children's book.......2005-10-23

This book, based on the folk song, is delightful. It is imaginatively, whimsically, and humorously illustrated. There is an "Old Lady" rag doll that comes with all the creatures she swallows and can be placed in her mouth as the book is read. I bought both to give to a child as a gift.

This is a delightful read!.......2005-09-11

My daughter had this book when she was 2 and she LOVED it. Now I'm a home daycare provider and my daycare kids love it. It has a great rythme and funny pictures. I haven't had one child who was scared yet. I have been doing daycare for 3 yrs.

This is a really excellent, mind-exploring song.......2005-08-26

This song changed my life and my diet. I thought it was very normal to eat my pets but little did i know the consequences of such actions. This song has inspired me to go into schools and teach the less fortunate about the workings of the digestive organs and their limits. Nadine Bernard Westcott is an central figure in my life and I'd like to sing my praises to her - and give my condolences to "The Old Lady" who swallowed a fly. RIP

Well I Guess There Is Always One In The Crowd..........2005-05-23

Everyone else seems to adore this book so I guess I have lost my sense of humor because I just don't like this particular version-- at least not for the 3 and under set.

My first objection stems from the use of bug spray by the 'old lady' to get rid of the fly. She is shown sitting on a couch surrounded by cans of depleted insecticide while spraying more in her mouth. Rather than find this funny, it scared me to think that some child might get a notion to copy this activity.

Then second is my objection to boiling a cat and chasing a dog with the same intent. Now most children wouldn't do this so that's not a problem but I still don't like the idea of introducing this weird concept to my little boy. (My son asked me if we needed to keep our cat inside and safe from the neighbors - hmmm.)

The funny part of all of this is that I don't mind when the old lady just pops the animals down her throat. Go figure. In any case, Nadine Westcott is a good story teller and her artwork is clever, but I still have to give this book two stars because of the above reservations.
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Sing-Along Storybook)

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My daughter likes this book, but...

The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Sing-Along Storybook)
Public Domain
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0694015628

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The itsy bisty spider
Went up the waterspout.
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out!

But that itsy bisty spider is on its way back up again! Sing along with this timeless classic in the musical version of a favorite chrilden's game. Read the story then press the button to here the tune and sing along together!

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My daughter likes this book, but..........2006-01-03

My 17-month old really likes the song "Itsy Bitsy Spider", so when I saw this book on Amazon that had the tune, I bought it.

It is pretty good, the pictures are acceptable. Each page has one line of the song (only the main verse, not the extended songs you see here and there).

The only things I wish were different:

1. The button is a little hard to push. It takes more pressure than I would like. My daughter can still handle it, but it takes a bit more effort from her than I expected.

2. The song playback itself is a bit fast. My expectation of the song is a little slower tempo. It does run through the song twice, though.

Sing a Song of Piglets: A Calendar in Verse

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Beautiful book for the eyes, pretty prose for the ears

Sing a Song of Piglets: A Calendar in Verse
Eve Bunting
Manufacturer: Clarion Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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From skiing in January, to surfing in July, to giving in December, two energetic piglets romp through the months of the year in this delightful calendar in verse. At year's end, the piglets sum up their experiences: Sing a song of seasons, Lots of things to do. They would be fun With only one But I'm so glad we're two!

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Beautiful book for the eyes, pretty prose for the ears.......2006-06-29

I bought this book to work on "seasons" as a speech-language pathologist. The rhyming sentences are short but filled with sweet descriptions of each month. The watercolor illustrations are so dreamy! I enjoyed this book with my students and now my 14 month old son.

Oh, the Colors/ De Colores: Sing Along in English and Spanish!/ Vamos a CantarJunto en Ingles y Espanol!

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Oh, the Colors/ De Colores: Sing Along in English and Spanish!/ Vamos a CantarJunto en Ingles y Espanol!

Manufacturer: L,B Kids
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0316065633

Book Description

erfect for native Spanish speakers learning English, or vice versa, this traditional Spanish folk song is brought to life by bestselling illustrator Ashley Wolff's striking artwork. The familiar Spanish song translates well into English, and children from all cultures will soon be cackling and peeping, 'cara'-ing and 'po'-ing along with the chicks and hens on the farm. Musical notation is included, as well as a page that introduces readers to the Spanish and English words for the colors featured in the book.

Sing And Read: B-i-n-g-o! (Sing and Read Storybook (Book & CD))

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Sing And Read: B-i-n-g-o! (Sing and Read Storybook (Book & CD))

Manufacturer: Scholastic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 043974542X

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Happy Graduation (Sing-Along Storybook)
Namrata Tripathi , and Ami Norris
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
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Binding: Hardcover

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Biscuit's Graduation Day (Biscuit)

ASIN: 0060010096
Release Date: 2003-04-01

Book Description

It's your graduation.
We're so proud of you.
You always shine brightly
at all that you do.

Press the button to hear this classic graduation tune. Sing and read along as you share this book with your little graduate.

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Basics Made Beautiful

creature comforts:cozy knits for wee ones

Patterns you MUST knit

Great Book for your own knitting library

One of the Best

Creature Comforts: Cozy Knits for Wee Ones
Amy Bahrt
Manufacturer: Sixth&Spring Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Special Knits for Babies: 22 Gorgeous Handknits for Babies

Adorable Knits for Tots: 25 Stylish Designs for Babies and Toddlers

Knitting for Baby: 30 Heirloom Projects with Complete How-to-Knit Instructions

Quick Baby Knits: Over 25 Quick and Easy Designs for 0-3 year olds

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ASIN: 1931543666

Book Description

Comfort, for a child, can be a cuddly blanket or a cozy sweater--and these 50 patterns, created by an award-winning designer, make it so easy to knit something adorable for a baby or toddler. Just follow the concise, simple instructions and full-color photographs of delightful garments, accessories, and throws. First, choose one of the basic silhouettes for a sweater, hat, mitts, booties, or coverlet. Then select from dozens of whimsical motifs to make each item unique. There's a purple cardigan with green stripes and bright yellow ducks, and a matching hat too; a sweater with variously colored fish swimming across a sea-blue background; a sailboat pillow, cow blanket, fire truck pullover with hats and mittens; and other appealing fashions.

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Basics Made Beautiful.......2007-05-12

This book is wonderful. It offers very basic patterns for sweaters, hats, booties, then offers the variations in design and color patterns. I now have knitted many of the patterns in this book (even adding my own variations) and the patterns are amazingly accurate, well written, and explained simply and understandably. Anyone who is looking for a book that gives simple pattern instructions, suitable for an ambitious beginner, with memorable designs that make you look like an expert, should pick this one.

creature comforts:cozy knits for wee ones.......2007-02-18

absolutely love this book. i have made several of the sweaters and plan and plan on making more. they make wonderful presents at showers and baby gifts after. i am waiting for her next book.

Patterns you MUST knit.......2007-01-11

This book contains so many patterns that you will want to knit you will have a diffiicult time selecting the one to do first. Each is unique with some enhancement on each. I want to knit them all even though I have no one in mind (at the present) to give them to.

Great Book for your own knitting library.......2006-12-27

I originally got this book out of the library, but ended up buying it. As was said earlier, all the sweaters are versions of just 2 easy sweaters in the book - one a cardigan and one a pullover. However, the embellishments are what makes it really wonderful. I use the graphs to do a duplicate stitch for the animals or cars after the basic sweater is finished. Also, the trains and cars with wheels made out of buttons are very clever, and makes these easy sweaters seem like you are the most advanced knitter! Make one of these for a friend's baby and everyone will talk about what a genius you are.

One of the Best.......2005-12-25

I am an experienced knitter, and this book is one of the best in my collection. The patterns are adorable with added "embellishments" that give the finished product a very special look. The patterns are easy and straight forward. A color picture of each pattern is included. Highly recommended for knitters of all experience levels.

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