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Songs for Raising Readers from Birth to Preschool
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Wee Sing for Baby (Book and CD set)Wee Sing for Baby (Book and CD set) by Pamela Conn Beall
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Includes an ABC Peek-A Boo song that only goes up to the letter "D," as well as many fun fingerplays to use with your baby.
Really RosieReally Rosie by Carole King
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The song "Alligators All Around" works well with older preschoolers learning the alphabet.
MoonboatMoonboat by Tom Chapin
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The song "Alphabet Soup" can be used with plastic letters to teach children the alphabet.
One Light One SunOne Light One Sun by Raffi
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The song "Apples and Bananas" is a silly, fun way to demystify reading by breaking words down into smaller parts.
One Elephant Went Out to PlayOne Elephant Went Out to Play by Lois & Bram Sharon
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Songs like "Cookie Jar" teach children how to participate in a chant. One of the goals of reading is for children to learn to tell their own stories.
Singable Songs for the Very YoungSingable Songs for the Very Young by Raffi
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The songs "Down By the Bay" and "Willoughby Wallaby Woo" teach children to play with words and rhymes.
ToddlerToddler
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"I Like My Boots" breaks down words into phonemes with chants like: "I like my belt, I like my big brown belt, I like my belt, I like to buh-buh-buh-buh buckle!"
Rhythm in My ShoesRhythm in My Shoes by Jessica Harper
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"Six Licorice Sticks" - okay, I admit it. I am in love with this song! What better way to celebrate the joy of playing with words?
Morning MagicMorning Magic by Joanie Bartels
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The song "Wake Up Toes" teaches babies the names of body parts.