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Some of these titles
are based on popular copyrighted songs, and some are new
original children’s songs. There are countless titles, and if
you have a favorite song it’s worth doing a search to see if
it’s been published in picture book format. As with the other
book lists, some are out of print, but most seem to be available
used, if not new. Many of the popular songs were not written for
children but are often favorites of parents or grandparents.
Having the song in picture book format is a wonderful way to
share a favorite song using the illustrations that bring it to
life and make it relevant to children.
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Barefoot Books publishes lots of wonderful sing-along
picture books, of both traditional and original songs.
I’ve listed just a few that I have used. To find more,
visit their website, ask your local bookseller, or look up
at your public library by doing an advanced search by
publisher. |
Animal Boogie,
by Debbie Harter *CD included
Repeated nonsense chorus,
lots of animal antics, and colorful illustrations, this is a
great book to read and sing and act out either one on one or
with a group.
Abiyoyo
Book and CD by Pete Seeger, Michael
Hays (Illustrator)
A You're Adorable
by Martha Alexander
Sing your way through the
alphabet while singing this popular song from the 1940’s
Animal Boogie
by Debbie Harter *CD included
With a catchy repeated
nonsense chorus, lots of animal antics, and colorful
illustrations, this is a great book to read and sing (and act
out!) one on one or with a group.
Baby Beluga
by Raffi This song is a modern
classic!
Blowin' in the Wind
(includes CD)
Bob Dylan
(Author), Jon J Muth (Illustrator)
Croaky Pokey
by Ethan Long
Dinosaur Pet
book and CD (to tune of Calendar Girl
by Neil Sedaka, Marc Sedaka
Doing the Animal Bop:
With Music CD By Jan Ormerod and Lindsey Gardiner
Driving My Tractor
(A Barefoot Singalong) book and CD. By
Jan Dobbins (Author), David Sim (Illustrator)
Every Little Thing
Based on the song 'Three Little Birds'
by Bob Marley
Bob Marley's songs are known
the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and
harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most
joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written
by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa
Brantley-Newton.
Grandma's Feather Bed
with Audio CD (John Denver Series)
Inch by Inch: The Garden
Song
(Trophy Picture Books) By David
Mallett (Author), Ora Eitan (Illustrator)
Jump Up!
By Dan Zanes book and CD
Bright illustrations in this
book are pure joy! You can’t ever go wrong with Dan Zanes songs,
and having one in book form is total fun!
Let There Be Peace on
Earth: And Let It Begin with Me
Book & CD
By Jill Jackson (Author), Sy Miller (Author), David Diaz
(Illustrator)
Little White Duck
by Walt Whippo
Marsupial Sue Book and CD, by
John Lithgow (Author), Jack E. Davis (Illustrator)
My Favorite Things by Richard Rodgers and Oscar
Hammerstein II, illustrated by Renee Graef
One Love, by Cedella Marley, Vanessa Newton (Illustrator)
Over the Rainbow, book and CD by E. Y. Harburg, Eric
Puybaret, Judy Collins and Harold Arlen
Portside Pirates, by Oscar Seaworthy, CD and sheet music
included
Kids love this hearty pirate song with tongue-twister lyrics and
colorful illustrations. And there are several pages of facts
about all things pirates, from ship names and parts to geography
and history. Perfect for the pirate fanatic and darned
interesting for everyone else!
Puff the Magic Dragon, by Peter Yarrow
Puff, the Magic Dragon flies into a new dimension in this
spectacular, deluxe pop-up book. Master paper engineer Bruce
Foster, who created the bestselling Harry Potter pop-up, brings
Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton's timeless song to life via nine
lavish spreads, plus extra gatefold pops and enchanting special
effects.
Riding In My Car, by Woodie Guthrie. Illustrated by Scott
Menchin. This pop-up book brings thepopular song to life with
lots of things that open, pull, or slide. Cartoon dogs ride in
the car through photographs of American county scenes. Very
well-done!
Shake My Sillies Out, by Raffi
"Rollicking pictures of a moonlit night in the woods of Camp
Mariposa, where both animals and campers are struck by the urge
to shake, clap, jump, waggle, and eventually yawn. Melody line
and chords are provided at the end."--Language Arts.
Sitting on the Farm, by Bob King a little girl goes on a
picnic only to have her lunch interrupted by a growing
collection of animals. Nice repetition invites participation.
Spider on the Floor (Raffi Songs to Read) by Raffi and
True Kelley (Illustrator)
Summertime: From Porgy and Bess, by Debose Heyward and
Mike Wimmer
Sunshine on My Shoulders, by John Denver
A little girl and her father enjoy a day together in the sun
with a guitar, butterflies, a cat, a mouse, and lots of other
critters. This is the first of the John Denver & Kids series.
Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver & Kids Series)
By John Denver, Christopher Canyon (Illustrator)
The Carnival of the Animals (Book and CD) by Jack
Prelutsky (Author), Camille Saint-Saens (Creator), Mary GrandPre,
Illustrator
The Journey home from Grandpa’s House, by Jemima Lumkey
*CD included
This Land Is Your Land, by Woody Guthrie, Kathy Jakobsen
(Illustrator)
We All Go Traveling By, by Sheena Roberts ,*CD included
This song is contagious and a favorite of my grandchildren and
the children I sing with regularly. Bright illustrations with
just the right amount of detail and an easy melody to sing.
Great for one on one and sharing with a group
What a Wonderful World (Jean Karl Books)
by George David Weiss, Bob Thiele, and Ashley Bryan
(Illustrator)
When You Wish Upon a Star (includes CD)
Judy Collins (Performer) (Author), Leigh Harline (Author), Ned
Washington (Author), Eric Puybaret (Illustrator)
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