World of Dreams: Soothing Songs & Lullabies
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11 original songs and lullabies. On this album Charlie Hope has created music to help children transition from their daily activities to peaceful sleep. Themes include the wonderful world of dreams, sailing on the sea with a teddy bear, pitter patter of the rain, love between parent and child, and more. Many adults will also find her lullabies soothing and relaxing.
World of Dreams: Soothing Songs & Lullabies
L. Frank Baum’s World of Oz: A Classic Series at 100
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Beginning with a glance back over the entire history of research and commentary on the Oz books, this work is organized in three main sections. Essays in the _Origins of Oz_ examine Frank Baum’s personal history and unlock the mystery of one of the most bizarre episodes in the Oz books. _The World of Oz_ looks at three very different aspects of Baum’s world: its concept of home and family, its sense of humor, and its relationship to its young readers. _Oz on Screen_ features both the silent films Baum produced himself and MGM’s classic movie The Wizard of Oz.
L. Frank Baum’s World of Oz: A Classic Series at 100
A Child’s World of Lullabies
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These songs weave a theme of appreciation and respect for the diversity of life on earth. They create a loving environment in which children can sing together, play quietly, or peacefully drift off to sleep. Hap’s original compositions Counting Miracles, Spinning on the Same Ball, A New World to Explore, Old Rocking Chair and Sleep On (based on a melody by Brahms) are combined with lullabies from many lands: Sleep My Baby (Nigeria) A La Nanita Nana (Spain) The Bamboo Flute (China) Chippewa Lullaby (Native American) Hush Little Baby (England/ Appalachia) All Night All Day (African American Spiritual) and Dormite Ninito (El Salvador).
The soothing voices and rich harmonies of Hap and his sister Penny are accompanied by the gentle sounds of acoustic guitar, piano, string quartet, woodwind ensemble, mandolin, dobro, fiddle and accordion. Children also learn about the music of many cultures by hearing the sounds of instruments from around the world. From China, the bamboo flute and gu-jen, (Chinese harp); from Spain the Spanish guitar; from France the celesta, and from Nigeria the shekere, kannago and dundun. Native American instruments include the Chippewa flute, North American council drum, tarahuamara drum, chicahuasti, and Yaqui dance belt. Children will be fascinated by this mixture of musical styles and rhythms which provide a peaceful transition between play time and quiet time.Amazon.com
Curl up with your child and share this special collection of multicultural lullabies from Hap Palmer. These tranquil songs invite snuggling, quiet play, or drifting off to sleep while promoting an appreciation and respect for diversity. The familiar lullaby “Hush Little Baby” is paired with traditional Nigerian, Native American, African American, Chinese, and El Salvadoran songs performed by Hap and Penny Palmer, with accompaniment using authentic instruments. Palmer’s five original compositions–”Counting Miracles,” “Spinning on the Same Ball,” “A New World to Explore,” “Old Rocking Chair,” and “Sleep On”–celebrate universal experiences, such as the wonders of nature and nurturing relationships. A truly beautiful collection of lullabies from around the world, this album is a must-have. –Tami Horiuchi
A Child’s World of Lullabies
