Classic Children's Songs

From thumbs to pinkies, kids' fingers are put to use as they act out this classic nursery rhyme. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Enjoy this classic activity song that involves hands, feet, and even shouting! Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

This classic song about a traveling bear takes him from one side of a mountain to the other. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

A child begs her father to take her to the baseball game, where she roots for the home team and eats peanuts and Cracker Jack. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

For burgeoning stargazers, this is the perfect catchy tune, telling of a star that twinkles like a diamond. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Find out what happens when a boy heads to market to buy a pig, a hog, and a plum bun. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

This fun nursery rhyme tells of five little ducklings that follow one of their siblings who has a particular feather on his back. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Climb up the waterspout with the familiar itsy bitsy spider. Rain or shine, he's always ready to play. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

London Bridge is falling down! What can we do to keep it standing? Children love this enchanting book and the fun activity it contains. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

This silly song has everything, from a farmer and his wife to cows, cats, and cheese! Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Follow silly Yankee Doodle as he travels to town and sticks a feather in his cap. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Five naughty monkeys jump on a bed, only to end up hurting their heads one by one. Will they ever learn? Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Grey squirrel, swish your bushy tail! This fun activity song will put a bounce in children's steps and a smile on every face. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Shake those hands and feet to inspire movement as you read along with this popular nursery song. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

By swishing their hands like wipers and beeping like a horn, readers take a journey on a school bus with this rhyme that keeps them moving. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

A young girl says this classic rhyme as she serves her dolls pease porridge at a tea party. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.