Children’s Sing Along Books
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25, 2011 “An original song – sings the words in the text of the story. Pre-readers and non-English speaking learners around the world can now sing-along: The inclusion of a song is ingenious. It elevates the ebooks to more than a reading experience.By employing music, the author provides more tools for teaching.” – Writer’s Digest. READ NEWS RELEASE
Singalong Books
Animalations books include an original sing-along CD that sings the words in the text of the book. As children learn the words to the song, they also learn the words in the book and are able to read-along. The combination of music and language provides multi-sensory stimulation, makes connections between neurons stronger and makes learning easier for children. Books also include sheet music, science notes and teaching notes.
Beaser the Bear’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
Author Patricia Derrick
Beaser the Bear’s cubs learn to feel the joy of Christmas by giving their extra stuff to other cubs. The cubs, Rickity and Snickity, grow their hearts by sharing their extra stuff. 2008 Mom’s Choice Award: Gold for children’s picture book for holidays.
Farley the Ferret of Farkleberry Farm
Author Patricia Derrick
When a drought threatens the boysenberry crop-which would mean no fresh jam and bread at the County Fair – area children respond to Farley’s pleas for help. The musical CD sings the words to the text using a delightful “toe tapping” original melody.
Mr. Walrus & The Old School Bus
Author Patricia Derrick
Mr. Walrus drives all the friends around town in the old school bus. They make many exciting stops along their way. But, they must hurry and not be late for their 5 o’clock date. The musical CD sings the words in the text to an original “toe tapping” beat.
Dody the Dog has a Rainbow
Author Patricia Derrick
An inspiring tale of a little dog who’s life is brightened each time he sees a rainbow. So he watches every time it rains because he knows his rainbow will shine through. And when it does, Dody’s spirit bursts forth with joy.
Rickity & Snickity at the Balloon Fiesta
Author Patricia Derrick
Rickity and Snickity, the Rocky Mountain cubs, hide in the back of the park rangers van and end up at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Follow the adventures of the cubs as they take a ride in a hot air balloon.
Sly the Dragonfly
Author Patricia Derrick
Sly the Dragonfly loves to fly high. “I hear the wind whistling through my wings. It makes my heart wake up and sing”. Sly encourages young readers to be the best that they can be. Text is sung to an original musical CD.
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Montgomery the Moose
Author Patricia Derrick
With five distinct musical styles, Montgomery the Moose shakes his caboose for his friends.Young readers will learn to appreciate different kinds of music and participate in movement activities. Original musical CD sings the words in the text. Children will get up on their feet to dance to the “toe tapping” music.
Rathbone the Rat
Author Patricia Derrick
Rathbone the Rat is a mischievious rat. He travels through the town of Paris doing his mischievious deeds. Finally his friends help him and he learns a lesson. The text is sung to an original song.
Riley the Rhinoceros
Author Patricia Derrick
Riley the Rhinoceros gives rides to baby animals but he can’t give rides to all the animals, because that would be pre-pos-ter-ous. Children will giggle as they imagine Riley giving rides to a giraffe, a python, and other jungle animals. Musical CD sings the words in the text of book.
About Patricia Derrick
Author Patricia Derrick, has owned early learning centers for 29 years in four states (Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada). Patricia Derrick holds a BS and M.Ed. in Education, University of Utah. Patricia has been writing children’s rhyming verses for many years and using them in her schools. Those rhyming verses have evolved into children’s books.
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Author Patricia Derrick, has owned early learning centers for 29 years in four states (Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada). Patricia Derrick holds a BS and M.Ed. in Education, University of Utah. Patricia has been writing children’s rhyming verses for many years and using them in her schools. Those rhyming verses have evolved into children’s books.
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