Synopses & Reviews
Kids will make a joyful noise with these ever-popular classic songs! Lively, warm, and friendly, this illustrated collectionand#151;plus a CD with Peter Yarrow, his daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadociaand#151;will bring families together to read and to sing. Peter makes every tune sound fresh and irresistible, and Terry Widenerand#8217;s appealing pictures capture the spirit of each song, from the wild waves and rocking boat of and#147;Sloop John Band#8221; to happy dancers ready to and#147;Skip to My Lou.and#8221;
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Included in the book and CD:The Golden Vanityand#160; and#149;and#160; Skip to My Louand#160; and#149;and#160; Cockles and Musselsand#160; and#149; The Foxand#160; and#149;and#160; Springfield Mountainand#160; and#149;and#160; The Erie Canaland#160; and#149;and#160; O, What a Beautiful Cityand#160; and#149;and#160; Rock-a My Souland#160; and#149;and#160; The Cruel Warand#160; and#149;and#160; O, Mary Donand#8217;t You Weepand#160; and#149;and#160; Iand#8217;ve Been Workinand#8217; on the Railroadand#160; and#149;and#160; Sloop John B
Synopsis
Kids will make a joyful noise with these ever-popular classic songs! Lively, warm, and friendly, this illustrated collection—plus a CD with Peter Yarrow, his daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia—will bring families together to read and to sing. Peter makes every tune sound fresh and irresistible, and Terry Widener’s appealing pictures capture the spirit of each song, from the wild waves and rocking boat of “Sloop John B” to happy dancers ready to “Skip to My Lou.”
Included in the book and CD: The Golden Vanity • Skip to My Lou • Cockles and Mussels • The Fox • Springfield Mountain • The Erie Canal • O, What a Beautiful City • Rock-a My Soul • The Cruel War • O, Mary Don’t You Weep • I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad • Sloop John B
Synopsis
Lively, warm, and friendly, this illustrated collection--plus a CD featuring Yarrow, his daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia--brings families together to read and to sing. Yarrow makes every tune sound fresh and irresistible, and Widener's appealing pictures capture the spirit of each song.
Synopsis
Iand#39;m wondering if youand#39;d go wandering with meThrough the wilderness and woods
To where the winds are blowinandrsquo; free.
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The Grammyandreg;-winning Okee Dokee Brothersandmdash;Joe Mailander and Justin Lansingandmdash;celebrate the beauty of nature and the joys of being outdoors and unplugged. Their family-friendly music aims to inspire parents and kids to get outside and get creative. Can You Canoe? journeys cross-country in 12 songs, from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to campfires and saddling-up in the Wild West. Along the way, the Okee Dokeeandrsquo;s toe-tapping, irresistible tunes invite kids to wander through the woods and wilderness, where theyandrsquo;ll discover jumping jamborees and bullfrog operas; black bears and tall-tale spinners; swift canoes and camping tents. Brandon Reeseandrsquo;s fun illustrations, and a CD to sing along with, will make this set a childrenandrsquo;s classic.
About the Author
As childhood friends growing up in Denver CO, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Now, as the Grammyandreg; Award-winningand#160;Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana folk music. They are three-time Parentsandrsquo; Choice Award winners, and have garnered praise from the likes of NPRandrsquo;s
All Things Considered and
USA Today. Learn more about them at their website: okeedokee.org.
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Brandon Reese created the distinctive cover artwork for The Okee Dokee Brothersandrsquo; albums, and is also the illustrator for a number of clients including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., eeBoo, BOOM! Studios, and more. Mr. Reese has never been described as andquot;outdoorsy.andquot; He lives in NC with his wife and young son. Learn more about Brandon online at brandonreese.com.