Music through Children's Literature


Book Description

Develop music appreciation among your students with folk songs, rhythmic poems, stories with musical themes, and picture books with strong musical links. Designed for teaching flexibility, these lessons can be adapted according to a teacher's level of musical proficiency and time limitations. Sections cover rhythm, melody, form, instruments, music history, and dance forms, with lively activities that involve singing, playing instruments, chanting, and movement. These are perfect for the nonmusician who is teaching music as well as the seasoned music specialist.




Grandpa's Song


Book Description

When a young girl's beloved, exuberant grandfather becomes forgetful, she helps him by singing their favorite song.




Big Bad Wolves at School


Book Description

Rufus doesn't like school at first. He loves being a wolf and doing wolf stuff -- like running through the woods or howling at the moon. But Rufus, like all wolves, must go to school to learn real wolf work, like wearing clever disguises and speaking sheep. While Rufus learns, he also teaches: Sometimes ou have to cut loose and learn to be yourself!




The Cumulative Book Index


Book Description

A world list of books in the English language.




Something about the Author


Book Description

Series covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.







A to Zoo


Book Description

Presents a guide to nearly 27,000 children's oicture book titles grouped in over 1,200 subjects and indexed by author, title, and illustrator.




The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins


Book Description

An illuminating history of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins artist and lecturer.