This mini-musical is as entertaining as it is educational. Perfect for a parent-teacher presentation, each of the ten songs focuses on a literacy concept and uses the power of music to guide students through the often-confusing English language. A performance/accompaniment CD is included along with simple, rhyming narration and easy-to-make props for some of the songs. Songs include: I Know My Alphabet; Tricky Sounds; LMNO; Partners Vowels; Silent E; Sometimes Y; When Two Vowels Go Walkin'; Mysterious X and All Together.

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.

"The Baby Chicks" is a popular song in many Spanish-speaking countries. In this beautifully illustrated book the artist used watercolors for the hen and her little chicks, and then created a collage for every page. The rough edges and transparent colors add depth and movement, so it's easy to imagine scooping up one of the fluffy chicks and hearing its little song. The orchestra arrangement, especially the introduction and bridge, brings to mind the sound of baby chicks moving around the yard. These lovable chicks give their wings a try in the Musicmap section: when children hear the oboe playing the melody, they love to follow the chicks in time with the music. You will find the lyrics in both English and Spanish, with an English pronunciation at the back of the book.

"Burung Kakatua" is a folk song from Indonesia about the cockatoo (kakatua) and the village grandmother who listens to it sing. The book is illustrated with photographs of three-dimensional compositions formed of clay. You will be charmed by the beautiful cockatoo and surprised by the lifelike expressions on the grandmother's face as the bird serenades her. Sing along with the children you hear on the CD -- one from the United States singing in English and one from Indonesia singing the original lyrics. Hear the sound of the drum during the chorus ("tredung") and the call of the cockatoo during the flute solo. Relax and let the wind carry you with the birds on the Musicmap pages, freely making music for all to enjoy.

The Musicmap method is a fun and effective way for young children to learn pre-reading musical notation. Musicmap Series: Carnival of the Animals is an innovative resource that is based upon the idea of active music listening. The musical themes are adapted from the orchestral work by French composer Camille Saint Saens. Of the 14 pieces in the suite, Royal March of the Lion; Turtle; Kangaroos; The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods and The Swan were chosen for these hands-on listening activities. Musicmap Series: Carnival of the Animals encourages children to actively interact with the essence of the music by simultaneously seeing and touching symbolic notes. Using the senses in this way offers an unsurpassed opportunity for children to enjoy classical music, as well as to sharpen their concentration skills. Designed by music and early childhood specialist Dr. Hyun-Kyung Youm, the five books in the kit introduce the Musicmap concept, in which pictures and patterns visually present the length and pitch of the notes of the melody in each piece. The sensory materials attached to each symbolic note express the feelings of the tone and allow children to learn naturally by touch as part of the hands-on activities. Included in the kit are music activity programs for the teacher's convenience, a teacher's guide containing suggested preliminary and follow-up activities for each of the five animal themes, as well as main activities. There are seven activities for each animal, for a total of 35 activities in the series. The enclosed CD was recorded by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, which is gaining recognition as a world-class orchestra. Musicmap Series: Carnival of the Animals has been receiving high praise from education experts in music, art, literature, fine arts, and related areas. It can be used in elementary schools, preschools, day-care centers and music institutions. Regardless of group size, these materials will help children to develop their imagination, creativity, concentration and musicianship. The kit includes:

• MusicmapTeacher Book
• 20 1/2" x 30" poster (features all the pictures of the Musicmap book so it can be used for group lessons
• Folder (smaller linear version of the Musicmap book that may be mounted on a wall)
• 5 beautifully designed hardcover Musicmap books - Kangaroo, Turtle, Cuckoo, Swan, and Lion
• 5 Kangaroo finger-puppets
• 5 Turtle finger-puppets
• 5 Swan finger-puppets
• 5 Lion headbands
• 5 Cuckoo pop-ups
• 1 card for each animal - Kangaroo, Turtle, Cuckoo, Swan, and Lion
• 1 card for each instrument - piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, and clarinet
• composer flashcard portrait of Camille Saint-Saens
• CD recording of five of the 14 movements of Carnival of the Animals recorded by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
• CD-ROM video demonstration of how to use the Musicmapbooks.

This is innovation, musical expression and artistic design at its best.

The tall tale and children's folksong The Derby Ram has delighted children and adults for generations, and is stunningly brought to life in this storybook. From the series based on beloved children's songtales, this picture book is part of John M. Feierabend's lifelong goal to identify and preserve the best music of our heritage for future generations. The gorgeous illustrations by Jackie Roche invite children to use their imaginations to invent still more tall tales about the enormous Derby Ram. As with the other great books in this series, The Derby Ram is certain to be a favorite of today's children. Read! Listen! Sing along!

Every Dog Must Have Its Day is an exciting resource for teachers seeking a creative way for children to develop and showcase their musical aptitude while addressing the standards. The song collection focuses on improving and supporting music skills such as singing, rhythm and note reading, listening, and playing Orff and classroom instruments. Wonderful for performances, there are also creative opportunities for incorporating movement and drama. With fully reproducible songs, this collection is a delightful musical treat for classrooms, Orff ensembles and choirs. The CD includes all musical tracks with both full performance and instrumental only versions.

This is a delightful, "udderly mooo-ving" combination of music, learning, humor, and fun for music teachers, classroom teachers, child-care providers and kids. Through the engaging songs, orchestral music and activities, kids will learn about music making, movement, listening, and their classroom curriculum. Crafts and snack ideas are also integrated to immerse students in a joyful learning experience. Award-winning instructor and early-childhood music innovator Lynn Kleiner captures the wonderful power and excitement of interactive music learning through her imaginative lesson ideas for young children.

Get ready to boogie woogie and scarecrow scat from the first day of school to the last with 12 seasonal songs. This creative collection features piano/vocal arrangements, simple movement suggestions, reproducible lyric sheets and helpful teaching tips. Available separately is a sing-along CD as well as a performance/accompaniment CD. Songs include: Feel the Beat; The Boogie Oogie Woogie!; Scarecrow Scat; Tumblin' Down; Papa's on the Housetop; Jammin' in Our Jammies; Slippery!; Walk the Valentine Line; The Luck of the Irish; Walk Faster; I Am a Great Conductor and Sum-Sum-Summertime.

This book and CD combination is designed for general music teachers who are looking for a fun, hands-on approach to introducing jazz to their young students. No prior jazz experience is necessary. Activities center around a jazz music story where students participate with movement, singing, speech, and instruments. Orff arrangements and recorder/barred parts are included to enhance the story experience. Story text, open blues tracks, a blues song, an instrumental song, and jazz solos of featured instruments are included on the CD. The reproducible section allows students to copy, color, cut, and paste paper puppets and images.