The Peter Yarrow Songbook: Favorite Folk Songs (Book & CD) - Hardcover

Yarrow, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402759614 ISBN 13: 9781402759611

Publisher: Union Square Kids, 2008

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

About this title

From School Library Journal:

PreS Up—This beautifully produced pair of book/CD kits takes the best of America's folk music and reinterprets it for children. The songs are highlighted three times: first, for listening, with the lyrics laid out on one or two attractively illustrated pages, then with the guitar chords, and, finally, with a short history or story about its origins. In Folk Songs, the selections include "Skip to My Lou," "The Fox," "The Cruel War," and "I've Been Workin' on the Railroad." Sleepytime contains traditional lullabies such as "All Through the Night" and "Brahms Lullaby" and some unexpected choices as well, such as "Ole Blue" and "On Top of Old Smokey." Widener's acrylic paintings are expansive and gorgeous, but the CDs are the real treasure here. All 12 songs are performed by Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary fame) and his daughter Bethany. Father and daughter blend their voices as they interpret and tell the story of each song. These classics are designed for listeners and singers alike to enjoy. Share these collections with children of all ages.—Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1402759614
• ISBN 13: 9781402759611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Widener Terry