Sing with Me!: Action Songs Every Child Should Know - Hardcover

Stoop, Naoko

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Synopsis

Sing with Me! is sure to be the new classic baby book for new parents! Naoko Stoop's paintings are irresistible.

Includes thirteen favorite nursery songs every child should know, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Itsy, Bitsy Spider," and "Pat-a-Cake," all beautifully brought to life with sweet animal characters and charming scenes.

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About the Author

Naoko Stoop's love of drawing began when she was a young girl growing up in Japan. She now lives and paints in Brooklyn, New York, using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags as her canvases. The author-illustrator of Red Knit Cap Girl, Naoko hopes her art will inspire the child within everyone.

Reviews

Toddler-PreS—Stoop brings her unique wood grain canvases to the nursery rhyme scene in this introduction to 13 well-known action songs, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "If You're Happy and You Know It," and "Row, Row, Row, Your Boat." The plywood background lends a distinctive texture to the dreamy illustrations as they create flowing water and cloudy skies. The diverse cast have happy faces; even the school bus and the tea kettle smile as their songs are introduced. Each easy-to-read, well-placed rhyme has its own spread, with plenty of visual clues. There are no musical notes to indicate tunes, however, so those looking for singing guidelines may be disappointed, and only the first verse of longer rhymes ("Wheels on the Bus") is included. The collection ends on a charming note, with "What Does Your Kitty Say?" introducing familiar animal sounds until Mommy says, "I love you" and offers a big hug. VERDICT The soft edges, muted colors, and accessible rhymes make this a soothing choice when cozying up with babies at bedtime; it's well worth finding space on shelves for this nursery rhyme collection.—Kristine M. Casper, Huntington Public Library, NY

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