Music Does a Body Good!

Here's a great article about the importance of music on your child's development. Read the article and come back here to learn about the fabulous musical CD books I found in our catalog. (In a separate blog entry, I'll write about our interactive music books).

Little Ballerina Dancing Book

This book and CD will delight any aspiring little ballerina. The CD contains over 30 minutes of enchanting ballet music – perfect for tiptoeing, twirling and skipping. Five ballet scenes are described in the book and a step by step illustration/description of how to do the dance is included.

• Age: 3+
  
• Size: 8.5" x 8.5"
  
• Pages: 12
  

Elephant's Birthday Bells

Jump up, join in and read along with Carrie and David as they teach you to enjoy and feel confident about music! Elephant is far too loud for the family band and everyone's fed up... until a very special birthday present helps her find her gentle jingle-jangle! Contains a seven-track CD with an audio version of the story, includes musical activities, make your own musical instrument, sing along with a cool pop song (and there's a bonus karaoke track!).

• Age: 4-8
  

• Size: 9.8" x 9.8"
  

• Pages: 32
  

Lions Speedy Sauce

Jump up, join in and read along with Carrie and David as they teach you to enjoy and feel confident about music! Lion's lost his rhythm and his bongos are missing a beat! Will the marching band help him get his tempo back in time for the summer fair? Contains a seven-track CD with an audio version of the story, includes musical activities, make your own musical instrument, sing along with a cool pop song (and there's a bonus karaoke track!).

• Age: 4-8
  

• Size: 9.8" x 9.8"
  

• Pages: 32

Yellow Umbrella

The perfect book for a rainy day (obviously) but also for an art lesson, a lazy afternoon, or a quiet classroom, Yellow Umbrella tells the wordless story of one umbrella's morning journey. Accompanied by a CD of original and evocative piano music, this is a book meant to be enjoyed by all people, connecting us through music and art and transcending language and cultural barriers. Readers, "lookers" and listeners of all ages will love this slice of a rainy day.

• Age: All Ages
  
• Size: 8" x 10"
  
• Pages: 32