The classic folksong My Aunt Came Back takes on new life and meaning in this delightfully illustrated picture book, part of John M. Feierabend's lifelong goal to identify and preserve the best music of our heritage for future generations. Illustrator Melanie Champagne adds an unexpected twist to this tune, an echo song that builds to a hilarious conclusion certain to engage children time and again. A new twist on a timeless story, this picture book will become a favorite of today's children, another wonderful chapter in the continuing legacy of a delightful, classic folksong. For all ages.

This book contains games based on music and dance gathered from different cultures. Through interactive participation, students will explore the basics of music, learning skills such as spontaneous singing, recognizing rhythms and structuring sounds - skills that will stay with them all their lives. Appropriate age level, time of play and group size are indicated for each game. Ages 6 and up.

Using familiar songs and easy rhythms, these noncompetitive games help children develop creative, personal and social skills. Appropriate for families, teachers and day-care providers, the book presents lively musical games that children and adults can play together. All you need to play the 101 games are CD recordings and simple instruments, many of which can be made from common household items. Ages 4 and up.

This easy-to-use collection will delight 2-6 year olds as they are invited to create sounds of ocean waves, rainstorms, and horses galloping, as well as play along with their favorite songs. With 101 ideas, a subject index, and teacher tips, the book makes it easy to find rhythm instrument activities to fit every curriculum and every day. Grades PreK-1.

Each volume contains twenty-eight or more action songs categorized by teaching purpose such as beat, high-low, tempo, etc. Songs include both old and new favorites pitched in keys that go no lower than middle C, perfect for children's singing voices. The CD's contain over 50 minutes of music in a split-track format that works well for rehearsal or performance. Songs in Volume 1 include Hickory Dickory Dock, Little Red Wagon, Bear Hunt, Eensy Weensy Spider, Icicles, Jack and Jill, I'm In the Old Navy, This Old Man, I'm a Little Teapot, Wheels on the Bus, Bingo, Peanut Butter and more. Volume 2 includes Johnny One Hammer, Grand Old Duke of York, Do Your Ears Hang Low, Ham And Eggs, Father Abraham, Down by the Station, Vive La Compagnie, I Am a Fine Musician and others. Volume 3 features Boom Chicka Boom, Concentration, Love Grows Under, My Bonnie, She Sailed Away, A Ram Sam Sam, Little Tommy Tinker, Ghost of Tom, Three Blind Mice, Alouette and more.

An African-American girl imagines herself in the jungles of Africa. The integral detail of these highly original illustrations will generate much visual curiosity among young audiences as they listen to the pleasing story. Play the corresponding song on the CD "One Size Fits All" (Pepper #10018715). Grades PreK-3.

No partners are needed for this terrific collection of party dances! The dynamic live-action video and DVD include easy-to-follow steps for more complicated dances and electrifying effects. The DVD also contains a "Play All" feature, dance histories, and English subtitles. Dances include: Bunny Hop; Conga, Hokey Pokey; Alley Cat; Chicken Dance; Hora; Rocky Top; Twist; Maypole Dance and more. All ages.

"AlphaBeat" is for children, families, teachers and anyone who loves to move, imagine and create. The activities are based on Kate Kuper's 25 years of teaching dance and creative movement in the classroom. Included are warm-ups and activities based on creative movement fundametals. The companion booklet is filled with illustrations done by children, as well as teaching tips and activity ideas. Grades PreK-4.

These songs will have you moving to the beat while you learn the letters of the alphabet. For each letter, a phonics song and an action song are given. The two CDs include vocal performances for easy learning of the songs, and accompaniment (karaoke) tracks for the action songs so they can be sung in classroom or performance.

Bop and groove with a song for every letter of the alphabet from A to Z! Your students will have a blast with the clever lyrics and singable melodies while reinforcing language and reading skills. This all-in-one collection includes reproducible songsheets with choreography, lyric sheets and short, rhyming set-up narrations for performing options. Songs include: AlphaBOP!; Start the Day With "A"; Be Bop a Ree Bop; I Like "C"; Dancin' With "D"; "E" Like Echo; "F" Means Fun; Go Get a "G"; There's an "H" in Hawaii and much more. Grades PreK-1.