Friday, July 13, 2007

Something Extra With the Book

In the last few years the library has seen more and more children's picture books arriving with a CD. Many of these books feature familiar singers such as Elvis Presley, Naomi Judd, Billy Joel and Pete Seeger. One of my favorite recording artists is John Lithgow reciting and singing Marsupial Sue and Carnival of the Animals. A title not to be overlooked is Yellow Umbrella by Jae Liu. This wordless picture book has wonderful illustrations and lively music. Look for some of these books at your local library.


Bremen Town Musicians

Written and Illustrated by David Johnson

A Chance to Shine

Written by Steve Seskin

Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie





Creepy Crawly Calypso

Written by Tony Langham

Illustrated by Debbie Harter


Daddy's Girl

Written by Garrison Keillor

Illustrated by Robin Glasser



Dog's Rule

Written and Illustrated by Daniel Kirk


Everything Grows

Written by Raffi

Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes


Goodnight My Angel: A Lullaby

Written by Billy Joel

Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert


Grateful: A Song of Giving Thanks

Written by John Bucchino

Illustrated by Anna Liisa Hakkarainen


Guardian Angels

Written by Naomi Judd

Illustrated by Dan Andreasen



Hello, Hello

Written by Dan Zanes

Illustrated by Donald Saaf


Love Me Tender

Written by Elvis Presley

Illustrated by Tom Browning


Marsupial Sue

Written by John Lithgow

Illustrated by Jack Davis


Peter and the Wolf

Composed by Prokofiev

Illustrations by Peter Malone


Turn! Turn! Turn!

Written by Pete Seeger

Illustrated by Wendy Halperin


We All Sing With the Same Voice

Written by Phillip Miller

Illustrated by Paul Meisel


We All Go Traveling By

Written by Sheena Roberts

Illustrated by Siobhan Bell


Yellow Umbrella

Written by Jae Liu

Illustrated by Sandra Speidel

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