Synopses & Reviews
Lullaby and good night. Peter Yarrowand#8217;s gentle voice will lull children to sweet dreams with these 12 beautiful and timeless sleepytime songs. Itand#8217;s the perfect goodnight combination, with a book of lyrics to read aloud before little heads hit the pillow, and a CD providing soft, beautiful accompaniment to quiet the most animated child. Terry Widenerand#8217;s lovely art captures such iconic nighttime moments as a moon smiling down, a mother rocking her baby, and magical animals flying in the sky.
Parents and kids will enjoy sharing a quiet musical moment together before falling fast asleep.and#160;and#160;
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Included in the book and CD:
and#160;All Through the Nightand#160; and#149;and#160; Puff, the Magic Dragonand#160; and#149;and#160; Oland#8217; Blueand#160; and#149;and#160; All the Pretty Little Horsesand#160; and#149;and#160; Hush, Little Babyand#160; and#149;and#160; Kum Ba Yaand#160; and#149;and#160; The Water Is Wideand#160; and#149;and#160; Down in the Valleyand#160; and#149;and#160; All My Trialsand#160; and#149;and#160; On Top of Old Smokeyand#160; and#149;and#160; Whoand#8217;s Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot?and#160; and#149;and#160; Brahms Lullaby
Review
and#8220;It's a treasure trove: one dozen previously unpublished lyrical songs illustrated by the likes of Jonathan Bean, Carin Berger and Melissa Sweet. In an introduction, estate editor Amy Gary explains how she found a trunk in Brown's sister's barn filled with unpublished manuscripts with Brown's handwritten notes along with musical scores of her words. They were written in 1952, the last year of her life, when she was traveling in France for a book tour and under contract to create songs for a new children's record company. Brown's intent was to capture the spirit of a child's world in her songs as she had done with her stories . . . the simple rhymes have Brown's trademark charm . . . Each song is presented on one double-page spread, each illustrated by a different artist (uncredited until an ending recap) . . . children will enjoy the whimsical scenes, and adult mavens of children's literature will appreciate and delight in the background of the discovery." and#8212;
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andldquo;A multimedia tribute to the great picture-book writer in her own words. This sumptuous compilation not only brings together a dozen songs by the late author of Goodnight Moon, here given new visual life in evocative spreads by 12 award-winning illustrators, but also includes a CD of Brownand#39;s lyrics set to music and performed by Tom Proutt and Emily Gary. As a whole, these nature-based songs look to animals and the seasons to remind children of the pleasures of the outdoors. Illustrators Peter Brown, Floyd Cooper, Blanca Gandoacute;mez, Satoe Tone, and eight others capture the essence of bees and birds in flight, leaves adrift on the wind, or light, imagined situations like a kittenand#39;s dream or a cat the size of a pussy willow. Musically, a number of the songs, such as the magical andquot;Snowfall,andquot; have a soft, lilting quality sure to help young listeners off to dreamland, while a couple of the more memorable settings might have the opposite effect. The sharp baritone-sax honks of andlsquo;Buzz, Buzz, Buzzandrsquo; graphically emulate bees at work andlsquo;in the solemn heat,andrsquo; for instance. While the collection is no doubt titled to evoke its authorand#39;s most renowned work, overall these songs prove anything but drowsy. A treat for the eye, ear, and heart.andrdquo; andmdash; Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review)
Review
“… Jon J Muth (“Zen Shorts”), whose dreamy, delicate watercolors seem particularly well suited to Bob Dylan's call for peace, freedom and understanding.” ---New York Times.com
“Muth's watercolor paintings are delicate and beautiful…Teachers of music and/or history, and fans of folk music will be pleased with the book.” --School Library Journal
Synopsis
From Margaret Wise Brown, author of the beloved Goodnight Moon, comes a previously unpublished collection of charming lullabies, gorgeously illustrated by 12 award-winning artists and accompanied by a CD. The illustrators include Carin Berger, whose The Little Yellow Leaf (Greenwillow) was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book; Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Sean Qualls; and Caldecott Honor medalist Melissa Sweet.
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and#8220;Baby sail the seven seasSafely in my arms
When the waves go up and down
You are safe from harm.and#8221;
From Margaret Wise Brown, author of the beloved Goodnight Moon, comes a previously unpublished collection of charming lullabies, gorgeously illustrated by 12 award-winning artists. The roster of celebrated names includes Carin Berger, whose The Little Yellow Leaf was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book; Eric Puybaret, who brought the bestselling Puff, the Magic Dragon to life on the page; Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Sean Qualls; and Caldecott Honor medalist Melissa Sweet. An accompanying CD, with lilting songs beautifully composed and sung by Emily Gary and Tom Proutt, makes this the perfect gift to wish children a sweet goodnight.and#160;The illustrators are:Jonathan Bean * Carin Berger * Sophie Blackall * Linda Bleck * Renata Liwska * Christopher Silas Nealand#160; * Zachariah OHora * Eric Puybaret * Sean Qualls *and#160; Isabel Roxas * Melissa Sweet * Dan Yaccarinoand#160;
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What child's bookshelf is complete without a superbly illustrated collection of classic poems? Featuring the most renowned creators of children's verse, this exquisitely produced anthology makes the perfect read-aloud and an ideal introduction to poetry's rhyme and rhythm. Linda Bleck's colorful artwork has a fresh, fun feel, and kiids will love listening to the imaginative words of Lewis Carroll, Kate Greenaway, Edward Lear, and many others.
Synopsis
A beautiful treasury that every child will cherish...In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.
and#8212;from Robert Louis Stevenson's "Bed in Summer"and#160;What child's bookshelf is complete without a superbly illustrated collection of classic poems? This exquisitely produced anthology will become a beloved family favorite. Featuring the most renowned creators of children's verse, it makes the perfect read-aloud and an ideal introduction to poetry's rhyme and rhythm. Kids will love listening to the imaginative words of Lewis Carroll (and#8220;How Doth the Little Crocodile?and#8221;); Kate Greenaway (and#8220;The Cats Have Come to Teaand#8221;); Edward Lear (and#8220;The Owl and the Pussycatand#8221;); Vachel Lindsay (and#8220;The Little Turtleand#8221;); and many others.and#160;As in the previous Treasury titles, Linda Bleck's colorful artwork has a fresh, fun feel that will appeal to children.
Synopsis
Every child needs a Mother Gooseand#8212;and this edition, with charming illustrations by Linda Bleck, is the one that belongs on every bookshelf. Here are the playful, rhythmic verses kids have loved and listened to for generations, from and#8220;I Saw a Ship A-Sailingand#8221; to and#8220;Simple Simonand#8221; to "The Crooked Sixpence."
Synopsis
Every child needs a Mother Gooseand#8212;and this edition, with charming illustrations by Linda Bleck, is the one that belongs on every bookshelf. Here are the playful, rhythmic verses kids have loved and listened to for generations, from and#8220;I Saw a Ship A-Sailingand#8221; to and#8220;Simple Simonand#8221; to "The Crooked Sixpence."
Includes:
To Marketand#160; *and#160; The Clever Henand#160; *and#160; The Little Girl with a Curland#160; *and#160; Wee Willie Winkieand#160; *and#160; For Want of a Nailand#160; *and#160; Going to St. Ivesand#160; *and#160; The Lion and the Unicornand#160; *and#160; Pussy-Cat and Queenand#160; *and#160; The Grand Old Duke of Yorkand#160; *and#160; and more!
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"Hey, Diddle Diddle" and "Diddle Diddle Dumpling." "Old King Cole" and "The Queen of Hearts." "Little Boy Blue" and "Little Bo Peep." These lilting, singsong verses enchant toddlers, build language skills, and set the stage for a lifetime love of literature. This charmingly illustrated compilationand#8212;now in paperbackand#8212;provides a wonderful introduction to the most well-known and cherished nursery rhymes,and#160;such as"This Little Piggy," "Sing a Song of Sixpence," "There Was an Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe," and "Rub-a-Dub-Dub."
Synopsis
Lullaby and good nightand#133;Sweet songs bring sweet dreams. From and#147;Golden Slumbers,and#8221; and#147;Rock-a-Bye, Baby,and#8221; and and#147;Day Isand#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Doneand#8221; to and#147;All the Pretty Horses,and#8221; and#147;Dance toand#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Your Daddy,and#8221; and and#147;Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,and#8221;and#160;and#160; these lullabies are the all-time favorites with parentsand#160;and#160; and children. The tender lyrics and lovely pictures presented in this treasury help create the perfect atmosphere for singing little ones to sleep.
Synopsis
Some fine day, just run awayTo a long unscheduled day
To where great clouds go sailing by
Above the birds and butterfly.
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Fluffy clouds, butterflies, furry bunnies, and life from a bugand#39;s-eye view: This stunning sequel to the New York Times bestseller Goodnight Songs celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature all year long. Once again, a treasure trove of Margaret Wise Brownand#39;s newly uncovered verses receives loving treatment from 12 award-winning artists, including Floyd Cooper, Peter Brown, David Small, Molly Idle, and Bob Staake. From a little bear singing one morning in May to a soft snowfall, mysterious, deep, and glowing, each song is magical.and#160;
An accompanying CD, with lilting songs beautifully composed and sung by Emily Gary and Tom Proutt, makes this the perfect gift for children.
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Peter Yarrow follows the blockbuster success of Puff, the Magic Dragon with a picture book version of his beautiful song, and#147;Day Is Done.and#8221;
As night falls, animal and human parents everywhere tenderly tuck their children into bed. In the darkness, each childand#151;raccoon, doe, rabbit, field mouse, and a little boyand#151;wonders: Will I be safe? Will you be there for me? And every mommy and daddy responds with the comforting words of Yarrowand#8217;s refrain: and#147;I am here.and#8221;and#160;
Caldecott Honor-winning artist Melissa Sweet has created gorgeous images that celebrate the loving bond between parent and child, as well as the connection between all creatures of the earth.
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Synopsis
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind. With words by one of the most admired songwriters of all time and illustrations by a Caldecott Honor medalist, this powerful and timely picture book will be treasured by adults and children alike.
Following the success of Man Gave Names to All the Animals comes a stunning version of Bob Dylan's beloved song: the anthemic “Blowin' in the Wind.” Jon J Muth is the perfect artist to interpret Dylan's poetic lyrics for a new generation of readers.
.This beautiful edition includes a CD of Dylan's original 1963 recording, plus a special note by renowned music columnist Greil Marcus, putting the song in historical context.
About the Author
Bob Dylan has written more than 600 songs. His 46 albums have sold more than 110 million copies around the world. He has won numerous awards, including the Kennedy Center Honor, the French Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Sweden's Polar Music Prize, an Academy Award®, a Golden Globe®, and Grammys® too numerous to mention. In 2008, Bob Dylan was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his “profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.” His most recent album of original material, Together Through Life, was released in 2009 and entered the number one slot in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Jon J Muth is a best-selling writer and illustrator. For over twenty years he created comics and graphic novels, culminating in the industry's highest honor, an Eisner Award for The Mystery Play. In 1999 Mr. Muth started what has been more than a decade in children's books. He is the author and illustrator of Zen Shorts, a Caldecott Honor book, which Kirkus Reviews called “as perfect a picture book as can be.” He illustrated the anthology A Family of Poems, by Caroline Kennedy. His book The Three Questions has been described as “quietly life-changing” by the New York Times. Mr. Muth's work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lives in New York.