Susan Bagwell's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781579992651 | The Book Of Pitch Exploration: Can Your Voice Do This? (First Steps In Music Series) | John M. Feierabend | Explores the wonders of the human voice with the fun, magical activities. Whether it's whooshing or shushing, hooting or booing, the human voice is capable of creating all kinds of sounds. This book allows children to discover these sounds through ideas, poems, stories, and songs that invite vocal participation from all involved. | GIA Publications |
| 9781622775149 | The Book Of Songs & Rhymes With Beat Motions: Revised Edition (First Steps In Music Series) | John Feierabend | It feels great to get into a rhythm! Establishing a feeling for the beat is central to all rhythmic development, and with The Book of Songs and Rhymes with Beat Motions children of all ages can enjoy fun games while developing a feel for rhythm patterns. Whether felt in the hands, the feet, or with the whole body, the games in this book will have all participants keeping the beat. Because they are easy to learn and fun to play, songs and rhymes with beat motions are a wonderful way to engage children, while at the same time planting seeds of musical sensitivity and imagination. This special book, for the first time, collects the most cherished of these songs and rhymes (some in danger of being lost or forgotten), enabling your family to carry on the tradition of laughter and learning for generations! | GIA Publications |
| 9781579997724 | The Crabfish (First Steps In Music Series) | Classic folk music and colorful illustrations tell this funny tale of a little man who tries to help his sick wife feel better by granting her wish to dine on crabfish. Upon being presented to his wife for her examination, the wily crustacean pops up and grabs her by the nose. Passed down for 400 years through song, this folktale continues the oral tradition. The new edition includes a link to a free mp3 download featuring two versions of the song, one with a singer and the other with an accompaniment for singing along. | GIA Publications | |
| 9780399246531 | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | ||
| 9781579997830 | The Derby Ram (First Steps In Music Series) | Revisiting a folk music classic, this delightfully illustrated picture book has inspired laughter from children and adults alike for hundreds of years. This wonderfully tall tale recounts the story of a legendary ram, so big his horns "reach up to the moon," whose wool on his belly sold for 40,000 pounds, and "every foot he had, sir, took an acre of land." This latest telling includes a link to a free mp3 download featuring two versions of the song, one with a singer and the other with an accompaniment for singing along. | GIA Publications | |
| 9781570914065 | The Farewell Symphony | Celenza, Anna Harwell | in 1772, With Summer Long Gone And Winter Fast Approaching, Joseph Haydn, Court Musician To Prince Nicholas Of Esterhazy, Creates A Symphony That Finally Persuades His ...publishers Weeklyin This Intriguing History Lesson For Music Lovers, Prince Nicholas Of Austria Forbids His Musicians From Bringing Their Families To Estherh Za, His Summer Palace In The Hungarian Countryside. The Court Musicians Under Composer And Royal Music Director Joseph Haydn's Care Grow Increasingly Homesick And Restless, Particularly When The Prince Extends His Stay Well Into The Autumn Of 1772. It Will Take A Great Deal Of Cleverness And Tact To Influence The Prince, Says Haydn. His Solution: To Compose A New Symphony As A Way Of Conveying The Musicians' Emotions To His Employer. The Real Story Behind Haydn's Famous Symphony No. 45 (in F Minor)--tracing The Underlying Moods That Accompany Each Movement And Ending With The Musicians Leaving The Stage One By One--will Likely Make Attentive Listeners Of Its Readers, As They Gain A Newfound Appreciation For Music's Simultaneous Subtlety And Power (a Cd Recording Is Included). And If Celenza Tweaks History By Investing The Characters With Thoughts And Emotions Of Her Own Devising (e.g., Upon Hearing The Explosive Chords And Surging Melodies Of The Angry First Movement, The Prince Senses The Musicians' Frustration Over Having To Remain At Esterh Za), Her Interpretation Of The Events Is Plausible. Kitchel's (the Heart Of A Friendship) Brightly Bordered Watercolors Verge On The Simplistic, Particularly The Cartoonish Features Of The Characters, But Include Plenty Of Historical Detail. Ages 4-9. (july) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.| | Charlesbridge |
| 9781622774357 | The Fox Went Out On A Chilly Night (First Steps In Music Series) | John Feierabend | Beautiful illustrations by Taylor Herrington evoke a wily fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal for his family. Like the other picture books in John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night includes a description of the history of the song and a link to a free mp3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka. | GIA Publications |
| 9781579998028 | The Frog And The Mouse (First Steps In Music Series) | The rich heritage of children’s folk songs is captured in this beloved musical tale, which tells the delightful story of the courtship between two unlikely creatures. Radiant illustrations capture the whimsical narrative, which tells of a persistent frog and the mouse he loves, his proposal to her, and the fun-filled wedding and feast that follow—until a menacing cat interrupts the celebration, and the groom finds himself kidnapped by a duck. Guidelines for downloading the accompanying complimentary song are provided, a timeless tune which has previously been recorded by such legends as Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley. With full notations and lyrics as well as a detailed history of this classic yarn, this irresistible picture book continues the legacy of preserving the best music for future generations. | GIA Publications | |
| 9780060743864 | The Nutcracker | Susan Jeffers | New York Times bestselling artist Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet. This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker. Everyone who has seen the ballet will cherish it—as will anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs. Come, take a front-row seat. The world's most beloved holiday fairy tale is about to begin. | Harper Collins |
| 9781622770762 | The Other Day I Met A Bear (First Steps In Music Series) | John M Feierabend | The other day,I met a bear,Out in the woods,A-way out thereThe beloved echo song “The Other Day I Met a Bear” is beautifully rendered in this illustrated picture book. A favorite camping song for generations, this whimsical work is paired with a history and notation of the song as well as a link to a free download of two audio versions of the song—one with singing and an instrumental. Serving as a preservation of the heritage of great folk music, this book is true treasure for the whole family to enjoy time and again. | GIA Publications |
| 9780590225175 | The Real Mother Goose | Blanche Fisher Wright | Never before have the classic Mother Goose rhymes been so irresistible! Young children will delight in exploring the book¹s touch-and-feel elements while they recite such favorite poems as Mary Had a Little Lamb, The Cat and the Fiddle, and Pat-a-Cake. A comprehensive collection of traditional nursery rhymes. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781433900426 | The Science Of A Guitar: The Science Of Sound | Anna Claybourne | An innovative series with engaging sidebars, colorful photography, and labeled diagrams uses familiar, everyday objects to present science concepts such as sound, motion, states of matter, and other science curriculum topics. | Gareth Stevens Pub |
| 9780802787200 | The Sound That Jazz Makes | Carole Boston Weatherford | A symphony of sound and color, The Sound That Jazz Makes is an eloquently rendered celebration of a remarkable heritage. Author Carole Boston Weatherford's lyrical stanzas combine with the power of luminous oil paintings by Coretta Scott King New Talent winner, Eric Velasquez (The Piano Man) to trace the development of jazz. From African forests to wooden slave ships to Harlem nightclubs, the tragic and joyous legacy of the African-American experience gives jazz its passion and spirit. | Walker Childrens |
| 9781550822991 | The Star Spangled Banner (Includes CD) | With compelling illustrations by artist Susan Winget this marvelous gift book brings the immortal words of Francis Scott Key to life. This handsome volume includes full lyrics, a short history of The Star Spangled Banner and a mini-CD of a rivating version of the song sung by New York Firefighter Dennis Gonzales - one of the most popular renditions of this powerful song. | Quarry Pr | |
| 9780385234016 | The Star-Spangled Banner | Francis Scott Key, Peter Spier | Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present. | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
| 9781977108449 | The Star-Spangled Banner (Shaping The United States Of America) | Marcia Amidon Lusted | The War of 1812 and an American victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write his famous poem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem of the United States. The events surrounding the war and Key's poem helped establish the American flag as a symbol of patriotism and freedom. Remind readers of our nation's strength and perseverance through engaging historical content, carefully leveled text, and full-color images. | Pebble |
| 9781579999032 | The Tailor And The Mouse (First Steps In Music Series) | Telling the whimsical story of an absent-minded tailor and his trusty mouse companion, this narrative highlights a fantastic children’s folk song that has been enjoyed throughout the ages. The tale follows the duo as the mouse becomes ill and the dim-witted tailor tries a harebrained method to cure him. Spectacular illustrations capture the colorful lives of these characters, making this picture book another worthy addition to its beloved series and helping to preserve the great “songtales” of the American heritage. Instructions on how to download the complimentary song are featured, and the fully notated version is included with a complete set of lyrics and the history behind this fanciful yarn. | GIA Publications | |
| 9781579996819 | There Was A Man And He Was Mad (First Steps In Music Series) | A classic folksong is brought vividly to life in this enchanting children’s picture book, accompanied by beautiful paintings that capture the essence and wonder of this story and pull the reader in to a fantastic world of music and wonder. “There was a Man and He Was Mad” exists in many variations, and was popular as early as 1886, when James Orchard Halliwell published it in his “The Nursery Rhymes of England.” The melody is very simple and therefore easy to learn, and is reminiscent of the favorite children’s folk song, “Old McDonald.” Throughout its aural life, “There Was a Man and He Was Mad” has been continually reinvented for no other reason than the pleasure of placing this man in more and more ridiculous situations. This book captures one of the many wonderful versions of the song—with an added twist! | GIA Publications | |
| 9781579999704 | There's A Hole In The Bucket! (First Steps In Music Series) | Tracing its roots back more than 400 years, “There’s a Hole in the Bucket!” is another folk song classic that’s certain to delight today’s children. John M. Feierabend brings this beloved song to vivid life, while Marissa Madonna’s captivating illustrations add yet another dimension to the continuing legacy of this charming, engaging song. Like the other picture books in the First Steps in Music series, it includes a description of the history of the song, the notation for the song, and a link to download the song in audio form at www.giamusic.com. | GIA Publications | |
| 9780316392150 | This Land Is Your Land | Woody Guthrie | This classic ballad is brought to life in a richly illustrated edition for the the whole family to share. Woody Guthrie's powerful lyrics and Kathy Jakobsen's detailed paintings invite readers on a journey across the country, creating an unforgettable portrait of our diverse land and the people who live it. 32 pp with 1 gatefold. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |