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On their next musical adventure, Mama and Papa Poss cruise up the Mississippi River aboard the Delta Queen to Memphis, the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

A sweeping collection of 14 songs from Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of hopeful and heartfelt music, filled with pride and passion.

A riveting selection of 20 nursery rhymes and lullabies from Ukraine, as remembered by immigrants living in France, Germany and Poland.

Un merveilleux conte écologique intemporel du grand poète québécois Gilles Vigneault. L'histoire raconte les aventures de Gaya, une petite fille curieuse qui cherche à comprendre pourquoi le puits près de la maison de son grand-père est à sec. À qui est-ce la faute ? Afin d'obtenir une réponse, Gaya explore la forêt environnante et interroge un chêne centenaire, un écureuil outré, un Grand duc très digne et un castor affairé. Chacun pointe du doigt son voisin ! Mais son grand-père et un almanach aussi vieux que lui vont l'aider dans sa quête. Des illustrations poétiques et des chansons tendres et espiègles accompagnent avec force ce récit optimiste, qui nous invite à croire que tous les recommencements sont possibles. Le disque comprend la narration du conte et 10 chansons. From stories of friendship, family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy song, lullabies, and classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CD provides children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the language and sing along.

Children discover that a piano can give life to their feelings. Music can give life to anything and everything. And that's exactly what happens when a boy and girl play their brand new piano for the first time. As they take turns tapping keys, the children discover that even the simplest melody can stir up a symphony of sensations. This playful tale invites children to explore how music makes them feel. Hear how sounds attune to emotions. See how music colors the imagination. From synesthesia to onomatopoeia, these musical sketches show that learning big words and even bigger ideas can be as simple as PLINK, PLANK, PLONK. The accompanying animated video can be accessed with a QR printed in the book.

Encourage children to express their emotions with these 12 singalong songs and learning activities! Awaken children's vocabularies with this sunny collection of folk-pop songs. These upbeat melodies and accessible lyrics were written to help budding language learners discover how to share their feelings, hopes, and dreams. Young readers will have a blast singing their hearts out to songs about emotions, courage, family, and more! The picture book features the illustrated lyrics of each song, followed by activity ideas for teaching English. This musical picture book features the illustrated lyrics of each song followed by activity ideas for teaching English and is accompanied by a 12-song CD (and a unique digital download code).

A tale passed down from generation to generation, featuring music from Mali and Senegal, about a boy's heroic quest to save his village from drought. In West Africa, a magnificent baobab presides over a village beset with a terrible drought. A long, long time ago, when the stars were still babies, the tree fell in love with the earth. As it buried its roots deep in the earth's heart, the sun grew jealous. The sun shone and shone, until lakes and rivers flew away and even its own heart dried up and disappeared. Ever since, it has been said that the only person who finds the sun's heart would be able to release the water. At the center of this tale is Amondo, son of the baobab, known as "The One Who Unites." Only he can restore hope to the villagers by freeing the water from the spell cast by the sun. But in order to succeed, he must complete four difficult tasks... This play, which includes seven songs in Bambara, transports us to the extraordinary world of African folklore, to a time when the moon, trees and animals spoke to humankind. The accompanying recordings can be accessed with a QR code printed in the book.

Gnomes, fées, sorcières, elfes... Ces créatures fantastiques stimulent depuis toujours l'imagination des enfants. Dans cette compilation, des oeuvres de Mozart, Tchaïkovski, Verdi et d'autres compositeurs qui s'inspirent de légendes anciennes et de superstitions font connaître la musique classique aux petits. Merveilleusement illustré, le livre contient également un glossaire de termes musicaux et une courte biographie des compositeurs. Une ribambelle de personnages fabuleux à découvrir autrement! 20 extraits d'enregistrements de pièces exécutées par des orchestres de renommée internationale, dont l'Orchestre philharmonique de Londres, l'Orchestre du Théâtre de la Scala de Milan et l'Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Learn about the cultures and traditions uniting two continents with 15 lullabies and nursery rhymes. A collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal that invites children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life, work and play, courtship and love, travel from Porto to Rio and Lisbon to Bahia. Fifteen traditional songs blend samba, modinha, fandango, and bossa nova and are performed by an ensemble of local musicians. This uplifting and enchanting production, featuring several indigenous acoustic instruments, captures the convergence of rich and diverse styles. Lyrics are presented in Portuguese and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. A free teaching guide and activity sheets are available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Scan the QR code to listen to the songs online.

An unpredictable musical tale that celebrates friendship, featuring 18 original and traditional songs! Once upon a time there were four friends who always had oodles and oodles of fun together. After their last adventure full of surprises, a sudden torrential rainfall forces Bertie and gang to take shelter atop Blue Mountain. When they emerge, they encounter an extraordinary girl named Alice, who can grow big or small at the snap of her fingers. Together, they spend a magical night singing and dancing under the moon and shooting stars. A sequel to A Picnic in the Sun, this imaginative musical tale is interspersed with four beloved traditional songs and 14 original tracks performed with pizzazz and emotion. Whimsical illustrations accompany this joyful and unforgettable celebration. Scan the QR code to listen to the narrated story and songs online.

Age range 3 to 7Presented in Arabic, Berber and French, this collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia draws children into a musical journey across North Africa, from the Sahara Desert through the Atlas Mountains to the Mediterranean Sea. In 15 songs about everyday life, children learn of the importance of rain, the communal aspects of meals, and the consequences of inappropriate behaviour. This uplifting, enchanting collection features traditional songs performed by women, men and children, and recorded with indigenous acoustic instruments. Capturing the meeting of ancient and modern styles, it's an absolute delight to musical ears. Lyrics are provided in Arabic and translated into English, followed by notes on each song's origin and cultural context. The book includes a QR code to access the songs online.

Learn about the cultures and traditions uniting two continents with 12 lullabies and nursery rhymes. An enchanting collection of 12 traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. Stories about children playing in the schoolyard at recess, sisters braiding each other's hair at the beach, and parents dancing and singing late into the night mesh together thanks to the music. A wide array of styles--nursery rhymes from Gabon, lullabies from Cape Verde, rumbas from the Congo, and work songs from Jamaica--are all performed exquisitely by men, women, and children in more than 13 languages. Luminous artwork and homegrown instruments, such as the djembe, cavaquinho, and Peul flute, round off this wonderful celebration of history, language, and culture. Lyrics appear transcribed in their original language and translated to English, followed by a world map and extensive notes on the cultural background of each song. A free teaching guide and activity sheets are available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Scan the QR code to listen to the songs online. WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD, PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD, AND NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARD

Every Saturday night at the Fais Dodo Thibaudeau, a suave young possum with a Zorro-like moustache takes the stage with his dobro to lead the band. In the audience, a pretty, doe-eyed possum falls for his charms. But just who could these plucky marsupials be? Mama and Papa Poss tell the story of how they first met and where their glory days as a musical duo began! Take a trip to the bayou in this side-splitting, toe-tapping tale that pays homage to Louisiana's Cajun and Zydeco music traditions. Rockin' the Bayou Down in Louisiana! is the first story in the We're a Possum Family Band series, which follows Mama and Papa Poss on their travels that bring them across North America to the birthplaces of Cajun, jazz, country, rock'n'roll, blues, and traditional Quebecois music. At the end of each story, explanatory notes delve into the key figures, instruments and customs behind each genre. The book includes a QR code to access the narrated story and songs online.

An outlandish musical tale featuring a town full of rabbits and eight jazzy songs in Cree! Once upon a magical time, a young rabbit named Weeskits hurried home to Kisoos--a town known as the Earth's belly button--to deliver some thrilling news. Salamoo Cook, the Grand Chief of all rabbits in the world, was on his way to announce a mysterious contest. The prize? A year's supply of all-healing waaskee-choos juice fresh from spruce cones that have just fallen. Would Weeskits be able to help his brother Keegach win the juice to rid his wife of the dreadful manchoos? Grand Chief Salamoo Is Coming to Town! is a laugh-out-loud riot of a tale, interspersed with eight jazzy songs performed in Cree. The musical picture book includes a glossary developed by the Cree Literacy Network. A free pronunciation manual, teaching guide, and activity sheets are available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Scan the QR code to listen to the narrated story and songs online.

Cette compilation s'adresse à tous les amoureux des chats et des chiens ! Elle réunit des chansons irrésistibles provenant de plusieurs albums de la Montagne secrète. Il y en a pour tous les goûts: berceuses, rondes, comptines, chansons folkloriques et jazz. Dès la première écoute, les mélodies accrocheuses se transforment en ver d'oreille. Illustrés avec humour et tendresse, les meilleurs amis des enfants chantent du country ou voyagent sur la lune. Le disque comprend 10 chansons. A lighthearted collection of sing-along songs in French featuring irresistible animal characters, including cuddly cats and dogs who just want to be your friend, even on a rainy day! Share an umbrella with a heartbroken pooch who sings the blues, a tomcat who has a soft spot for sour cream and a rumbunctious little kitty who snores and growls. It's full of good cheer thanks to the playful, heartwarming illustrations and an accompanying CD comprised of ten catchy songs recorded by accomplished singers and skilled musicians.

An homage to the rich cultural heritage of faraway communities featuring 25 traditional songs. An enchanting collection of 25 traditional songs that pay homage to the rich cultural heritage and multilingual communities of East and Southern Africa. Mixed musical styles unique to each region demonstrate how these communities embraced new cultures and horizons. A wide array of styles--skipping rope songs from Mozambique, lullabies from South Africa, counting songs from Réunion, and traditional dance tunes from Madagascar--are all performed exquisitely by local musicians in more than a dozen languages and dialects. Vibrant artwork and homegrown instruments, such as the tube zither, kayamb, bobre, segakordeon, and ravanne drums round off this wonderful celebration of history, language, and culture. Lyrics appear transcribed in their original language and translated to English, followed by a map of East and Southern Africa and extensive notes describing the cultural background of each song. The musical picture book is accompanied by a CD (and a unique digital download code) featuring 25 songs. A free teaching guide and activity sheets are available at www.thesecretmountain.com.

Un dépaysement musical tout en douceur grâce à l'instrument chinois, l'erhu. Un soir d'été, Xiaomi et ses parents préparent le repas quand, tout à coup, c'est la panne de courant. Pourquoi ne pas en profiter pour faire un concert dans le jardin ? Bientôt, tous les voisins les rejoignent pour danser au son de l'accordéon et de l'erhu, un instrument traditionnel chinois. La soirée devient magique grâce à ces jolies mélodies qui gagnent le coeur des familles. Une histoire douce et joyeuse accompagnée d'aquarelles belles et mystérieuses comme un clair de lune. L'album musical comprend l'enregistrement de la narration du conte et de la chanson thème. En plus du disque, un code unique pour le téléchargement des enregistrements est inclus. Xiaomi will never forget the magical sounds she heard one hot summer evening when the power went out in her family's apartment building. It happened at day's end while her parents were preparing dinner. Her father lit candles while suggesting they take out their musical instruments and descend to the yard to perform for their neighbors. He played the erhu and her mother the accordion while she danced. The songs made their way into each home, and soon, everyone joined the concert, laughing and singing under the moonlight: a joyful, music celebration that brought them together. In addition to an illustrated story in French, this book is accompanied by a CD featuring recordings of the narrated story and the theme song along with unique code for the digital download of the audio.

Meet classical composer Joseph Haydn in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. He has just spent an amazing summer in the country with his cousin Maxim. The meals have been fabulous, followed by delightful concerts with gifted musicians who are there to play for the prince and his guests. Autumn is now upon them, and something has gone awry. The conductor has noticed that the members of the orchestra have grown tired and dearly miss their families. How shall he convey to the prince that the vacation has gone on for far too long? Only a brilliant composer like Joseph Haydn could devise such a plan! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and a performance of the composition Adagio Finale from the "Farewell" symphony. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Meet classical composer and violinist Niccolò Paganini in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. On this occasion, he finds himself bouncing around in Emily's skirt pocket as she joyfully skips down the stairs to her father's bustling workshop. A very special guest has just arrived, a musician deemed the best violinist in the world. Little do the luthiers know that they will come very close to witnessing a terrible accident: the destruction of Niccolo Paganini's most cherished instrument. Luckily, the little girl saves the day by miraculously catching the violin in midair before it hits the floor. Filled with gratitude, the maestro plays a piece for her--as if nothing else in the world ever existed. In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and a performance of the composition "Caprice 24." Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Catch the classical music bug with this critter-filled guide featuring 20 popular compositions. Introduce children to insects, arachnids, and amphibians, such as spiders, wasps, butterflies, frogs, and snakes through the works of Beethoven, Ravel, Prokofiev, and other composers An original and exciting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs five centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations of these fascinating little creatures. A glossary of musical terms and a short biography of each composer are included along with a CD (and a unique digital download code) of 20 compositions performed by world-renowned ensembles such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic, and Nashville Symphony. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Discover the musical talents of 14 animals, from singing humpback whales to howling wolves. Travel across the seven continents to discover how nature's best musicians use their voices or bodies to create a symphony. On the world stage, gibbons love to break into song at sunrise, while humpback whales prefer to perform the same tune for an entire day. Wolves enjoy choir singing before setting off to hunt, and Chinese torrent frogs are excellent at carrying a tune without ever producing two identical notes. Learn about the characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of 14 animal virtuosos from around the world. Listen to the recordings of the sounds produced by each animal for free at www.thesecretmountain.com/animalmusicians.

Une belle prise de vue sur l'amitié et le partage. Ce magnifique album audio propose un recueil de courts textes illustrés évoquant les bonheurs simples qui rythment la journée de Petit Soleil, un cochon tendre et attentionné, l'ami fidèle de Petite Souris et Mademoiselle Lapin. Empreint d'humour et de philosophie, ce regard précieux sur l'amitié et le partage apportera le sourire aux lèvres de toute la famille. Un hyperlien imprimé sur la couverture du livre donne accès à une écoute en ligne des enregistrements des textes récités. On y retrouve le son d'un instrument de musique pour indiquer à quel moment il faut tourner la page. This charming, original audio picture book features a collection of short illustrated texts evoking the simple pleasures that fill a day in the life of Little Sun, a fearless, adorable pig with a big heart. She's always on the lookout for challenges, big and small, and never seems to get discouraged as she embarks on all kinds of adventures with playmates Little Mouse and Miss Rabbit. A funny and endearing tale of friendship that will delight and enchant the whole family.

Un voyage instructif dans l'univers merveilleux de sept grands auteurs-compositeurs québécois. Cet album propose dix chansons, habilement rimées, faciles à interpréter, qui invitent les enfants à célébrer la nature dans toute sa splendeur. Portée par des voix enjouées, cette collection festive conjugue avec poésie toute la sensibilité d'un patrimoine francophone vivace au coeur du continent nord-américain. En plus des paroles richement illustrées, on y retrouve la biographie des créateurs et un guide d'activités pour fêter la musique à l'école comme à la maison. L'album musical comprend 10 chansons. En plus du disque, un code unique pour le téléchargement des enregistrements est inclus. This musical picture book invites children to discover the magical, musical world imagined by some of the most influential songwriters in French-speaking Canada over the past century: Félix Leclerc, Gilles Vigneault, Claude Léveillée, Lionel Daunais, Alan Mills, Joseph Beaulie, and La Bolduc. This festive collection of clever, joyful songs by several well-known performers stands out as living proof of the French culture that is so vibrant today in the heart of the North American continent. In addition to the ten recordings on the CD (or as digital downloads) and fanciful illustrations that accompany the lyrics in the book, songwriter biographies and an activity guide for teachers are also included.

Un répertoire traditionnel porté par des voix chaudes venues de l'Acadie. Grand tintamarre ! témoigne d'un patrimoine vivace et poétique en puisant aux sources de la chanson française. Les 15 pièces qui composent cet album musical ont été sélectionnées avec le plus grand soin, que l'on découvre, ou redécouvre, avec plaisir. On pense, entre autres, à Dans la prison de Nantes, À la claire fontaine ou Partons la mer est belle, venues de France et répandues dans toute l'Acadie pendant des siècles qui ont acquis une notoriété en Amérique-du-Nord. Une invitation musicale nostalgique et envoûtante. Le disque comprend 15 chansons et comptines Everybody loves a street party... "Tintamarre" in French means a joyful parade filled with noisemakers and improvised musical instruments. More recently, it's the term used to describe a public celebration in which Acadians, who live off the Canadian Atlantic coast, walk down the street making noise to show their pride, vitality, and solidarity. This storybook and CD combination features 15 traditional French-language folk songs and nursery rhymes performed by some of the best-known singer-songwriters from Acadia.

A must-have musical picture book for jazz fans with children. With whimsical illustrations, this musical picture book features a selection of timeless jazz standards covering the four seasons. The included CD features 13 classics recorded by 1950s legends Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Louis Armstrong, and Ray Charles, among others. Explanatory notes accompany each featured song in this must-have book for any jazz fan with a young child.

Winner:2016 Parents' Choice RecommendedA delightful, lighthearted collection of sing-along songs featuring funny irresistible animal characters, including cuddly cats and dogs who just want to be your friend, even on a rainy day! Share an umbrella with a heartbroken pooch who sings the blues, a tomcat who has a soft spot for sour cream and a rumbunctious little kitty who snores and growls. It's full of good cheer thanks to the playful, heartwarming illustrations and an accompanying-CD comprised of ten catchy songs recorded by accomplished singers and skilled musicians.

Une collection de chansons pétillantes et drôles composées il y a plus de 50 ans. Une mémé avale une mouche, un oiseau et même un chat. Mais qui donc ferait ça? Cela se bouscule dans son estomac! C'est sur cette histoire abracadabrante que s'ouvre cet album en hommage à l'auteur/compositeur montréalais Alan Mills, qui a enregistré plus d'une vingtaine de disques chez la prestigieuse maison américaine Folkways Records. La sélection rassemble des chansons pétillantes et drôles comme les illustrations qui les accompagnent, et permet aux enfants d'apprendre les chiffres, les lettres, les mois de l'année et les pays! Un trésor de simplicité et d'espièglerie. Le disque comprend 12 chansons. The children's classic "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," for which singer-songwriter Alan Mills is best known, precedes a potpourri of simple singable songs, often focusing on numbers and letters and featuring hysterically funny animal characters. Singers Thomas Hellman and Emilie Clepper breathe new life into old traditions, performing rootsy renditions of catchy songs written for children more than 50 years ago.

A heartwarming bedtime story and 10 dream songs, including Johanne Brahms' classic "Cradle Song." Ira and Isabelle live in a tiny red house by the sea. One night, to escape the sound of the city's beeping cars, they sail to a faraway land. When they arrive, they learn from a new friend--a robin with a soft voice--that dreams really can come true. This musical picture book includes a CD featuring the narrated story as well as 10 original heartwarming songs and an ethereal rendition of Johannes Brahms' classic "Cradle Song." WINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD AND PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD

16 classical lullabies for your baby performed with wind instruments. Lull babies into sweet and blissful sleep with exquisite pieces by the world's most revered composers, including Schubert, Debussy, Ravel, Offenbach, Satie, and Brahms. Along with the whimsical, dream-like illustrations, the musical picture book includes brief commentary on each work. The accompanying CD features 16 classical lullabies performed on woodwind and harp by the critically acclaimed French quintet L'Ensemble Agora. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD AND NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS BRONZE AWARD