songs

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songs

If you're happy and you know it

2011
Presents the popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement. End notes list the benefits of activity songs.

The last train

2010
Illustrated lyrics describe the role of the railroad and a train station in a boy's life.

My country 'tis of thee

2004
Presents a children's picture book on the patriotic song "My Country Tis of Thee" written and first performed in 1832.

I love you! A bushel & a peck

taken from the song "A bushel and a peck"
2005
A picture book based on a song from the musical "Guys and Dolls.".

Yankee Doodle

a song from the American Revolution
2003
Provides a complete version of the song as well as its historical context and significance. Includes directions for making a Yankee Doodle hat.

When Johnny comes marching home

a song about a soldier's return
2003
Presents the illustrated lyrics to the Civil War song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," and includes music notes, a history of the song, and a recipe for johnnycakes.

America the beautiful

a song to celebrate the wonders of America
2003
Provides a history and words to four verses of the song, "America the Beautiful," as well as simple instructions for making a patriotic garden.

Daddy's little boy

2004
An illustrated version of a song which describes how special a son is to his father.

Twelve lizards leaping

a new Twelve days of Christmas
1999
This Southwestern version of the familiar Christmas song features such gifts as ten tamales steaming, six pi?atas swaying, and two prickly pears.

Go!

2001
Illustrations accompany the lyrics to twenty-three songs about things that go. Includes a CD recording of all the featured songs.

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