Kirjahaku

Over in the meadow... there lives a wonderful array of animals and their young. This traditional folksong probably originated in the United Kingdom in the sixteenth century. Over in the Meadow has not only served as a song to teach counting and rhyming, it is also a delightful introduction to the wonderful natural world that we share with our animal friends. Now lavishly illustrated by Marissa Napoletano and collected by John M. Feierabend, this song is sure to delight current and future generations. The fully notated version of this song with all the words is included at the end of this book, along with a detailed history of the song. A beautiful take on a timeless story, this picture book is another wonderful chapter in the continuing legacy of a delightful, classic songtale.

"The other day, ""I met a bear, ""Out in the woods, ""A-way out there" The beloved echo song "The Other Day I Met a Bear" is beautifully rendered in this illustrated picture book. A favorite camping song for generations, this whimsical work is paired with a history and notation of the song as well as a link to a free download of two audio versions of the song--one with singing and an instrumental. Serving as a preservation of the heritage of great folk music, this book is true treasure for the whole family to enjoy time and again.

Tracing its roots back more than 400 years, "There's a Hole in the Bucket!" is another folk song classic that's certain to delight today's children. John M. Feierabend brings this beloved song to vivid life, while Marissa Madonna's captivating illustrations add yet another dimension to the continuing legacy of this charming, engaging song. Like the other picture books in the First Steps in Music series, it includes a description of the history of the song, the notation for the song, and a link to download the song in audio form at www.giamusic.com.