This collection gives children a variety of ways to fall in love with rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and structural sequence - important building blocks for future readers. The 700 selections will help children build a strong foundation in skills such as listening, imagination, coordination, and spatial and body awareness. In this giant book of rhythm and rhyme you are sure to find your own childhood favorites. The book includes three easy indexes for quick reference: (First Line Index, Theme Connection Index and Category Index). The 2-CD set features 50 songs to keep children singing and learning all year long with a variety of engaging musical styles. Songs include: The Ants Go Marching; The Bear Went Over the Mountain; John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt; Make New Friends; Miss Mary Mack; Skidamarink and many more. Ages 3-6.