folk songs

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folk songs

Knick knack paddywack

1992
In this variation and extension of the traditional counting song, "this old man" ends up blasting off and flying to the moon.

She'll be coming 'round the mountain

2007
Contains new verses to the traditional American folk song about a special visitor whose arrival from 'round the mountain is expected at any moment.

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the story of Old MacDonald, who had a farm
1993
In this illustrated version of the familiar folk song, Old MacDonald chooses a new profession when his farm gets too crowded and noisy.

Old MacDonald

2006
The inhabitants of Old MacDonald's farm are described, verse by verse.

Old MacDonald had a farm

1990
The inhabitants of Old MacDonald's farm are described, verse by verse. On board pages with die cuts to reveal the animals.

The twelve days of Christmas

1990
A favorite song of the Christmas season, illustrated, with musical arrangement included.

Old MacDonald had a farm

1989
In this version of the familiar song, the reader is asked to guess which animal comes next by looking through a peep hole.

Froggie went a-courting

1986
Illustrates the well-known American folk song about the courtship and marriage of the frog and the mouse. Music is included at the end.

Woodland Christmas

twelve days of Christmas in the North Woods
2000
Illustrations depicting the courtship of two black bears in a woodland setting accompany the words to the traditional Christmas song.

There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight

1974
Illustrations accompany the verses of the folksong describing the Chicago fire. Includes the music and information on fire safety.

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