Hot Peas and Barley-O

This is a collection of 31 children's songs and games from Scotland, selected, transcribed and annotated by Dr. Susan Brumfield. Beautifully illustrated with rare photos from the past, along with the fresh faces of children of today, this book is filled with traditional children's music passed down from one generation to another, including rhymes for skipping rope, counting out, and ball-bouncing; singing games; and songs just for fun. The enclosed CD contains authentic field recordings collected in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and new recordings that feature children from the National Youth Choir of Scotland and the New Beacon School for Boys. Also included are historical references for each song, pedagogical indices and suggestions for developing a literacy-based curriculum. Ideally suited for teaching musical skills, this collection provides a "vocabulary" of music and play from which children can draw today. Songs include: Eetle Ottle Black Bottle; Teddy Bear Teddy Bear; Granny in the Kitchen; Down to the Baker Shop; Rosy Apple Lemon and a Pear; I'm the Monster of Loch Ness; Hot Peas and Barley-O; I'm a Bone-Legged Chicken, and more.