SINGLE POEM Singable Picture Books
of singable illustrated poems.
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For a list of compilations of children’s poetry, click here:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/singable-poetry-a-list-of-poems-that-can-be-sung-from-illustrated-compilations-of-poetry-and-singable-picture-books/
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/singable-poetry-a-list-of-poems-that-can-be-sung-from-illustrated-compilations-of-poetry-and-singable-picture-books/
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Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
Poem by Vachel Lindsay
Musical Setting by Abbie Betinis
Illustration by Arthur B. Poinier
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
Poem by Vachel Lindsay
Musical Setting by Abbie Betinis
Illustration by Arthur B. Poinier
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Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
Found in Charleston, West Virginia
Sculpture by Fred Martin Torrey (1884-1967)
Poem by Vachel Lindsay
Musical Setting by Abbie Betini
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
Found in Charleston, West Virginia
Sculpture by Fred Martin Torrey (1884-1967)
Poem by Vachel Lindsay
Musical Setting by Abbie Betini
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The Adventures of IsabelWords by Ogden Nash
Illustrated by Bridget Taylor
Tune here: http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Isabel-Night-Near-Bog/dp/B0027RAIVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1265664089&sr=1-1
The Adventures of IsabelWords by Ogden Nash
Illustrated by Bridget Taylor
Tune here: http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Isabel-Night-Near-Bog/dp/B0027RAIVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1265664089&sr=1-1
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A Fairy Went A-MarketingPoem by Rose Fyleman
Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
Musical Setting can be found by Ginger Sands on her collection “The Gift of Make Believe“
A Fairy Went A-MarketingPoem by Rose Fyleman
Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
Musical Setting can be found by Ginger Sands on her collection “The Gift of Make Believe“
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Alligators All Around (An Alphabet)
Words by Maurice Sendak
Music by Carole King
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Alligators All Around (An Alphabet)
Words by Maurice Sendak
Music by Carole King
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
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A LITTLE MADNESS IN THE SPRING
Selection from the Poem by Emily Dickinson
Sing to Little Tune by Emily
Sing this little tune with Emily:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/a-little-madness-in-the-springTo view or print this song sheet, click here:
a little madness for the king
A LITTLE MADNESS IN THE SPRING
Selection from the Poem by Emily Dickinson
Sing to Little Tune by Emily
Sing this little tune with Emily:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/a-little-madness-in-the-springTo view or print this song sheet, click here:
a little madness for the king
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A Little Nonsense Relished
Phrase by Roald Dahl
From the book CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR
From the movie WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Sing to an Adaptation of Twinkle Little Star
Sing this little tune with Emily:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/a-little-nonsense-now-and-thenTo view or print this song sheet, click here:
a little nonsense relished
A Little Nonsense Relished
Phrase by Roald Dahl
From the book CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR
From the movie WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Sing to an Adaptation of Twinkle Little Star
Sing this little tune with Emily:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/a-little-nonsense-now-and-thenTo view or print this song sheet, click here:
a little nonsense relished
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All Things Bright and BeautifulWords by Cecil F. Alexander
Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
(This wonderful rendition of pictures from cut paper, includes a page of info about Mrs. Cecil Francis Alexander and printed music)
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
All Things Bright and BeautifulWords by Cecil F. Alexander
Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
(This wonderful rendition of pictures from cut paper, includes a page of info about Mrs. Cecil Francis Alexander and printed music)
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
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All Things Bright and BeautifulPoem by Cecil Francis Alexander
Illustrated by Carol Heyer
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
All Things Bright and BeautifulPoem by Cecil Francis Alexander
Illustrated by Carol Heyer
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
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All Things Bright and BeautifulWords by Cecil Frances Alexander
Illustrated by Bruce Whatley
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
All Things Bright and BeautifulWords by Cecil Frances Alexander
Illustrated by Bruce Whatley
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
Words by Cecil Francis Alexander
Illustrated by Anna Vojtech
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Words by Cecil Francis Alexander
Illustrated by Anna Vojtech
Click here for the Sing Books with Emily “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Refrain Poster Card:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
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All Things Bright and Beautiful (Refrain Poster Card)Words by Cecil Francis Alexander
Illustrated by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Many of the books which illustrate “All Things..” do not print the song refrain. For the puprposes of singing the song, you can enjoy the refrain using this poster card. To view or print the poster card, click here:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
All Things Bright and Beautiful (Refrain Poster Card)Words by Cecil Francis Alexander
Illustrated by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Many of the books which illustrate “All Things..” do not print the song refrain. For the puprposes of singing the song, you can enjoy the refrain using this poster card. To view or print the poster card, click here:
all things bright and beautiful – refrain poster
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America the Beautiful
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Todd Ouren
America the Beautiful
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Todd Ouren
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America the Beautiful
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
(This book features profiles on Ms. Bates and Mr. Ward as well as printed music, and illustrations of beautiful places in America.)
America the Beautiful
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
(This book features profiles on Ms. Bates and Mr. Ward as well as printed music, and illustrations of beautiful places in America.)
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America the Beautiful
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Chris Gall
(This book features printed music and a page of information about the artwork.)
America the Beautiful
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Chris Gall
(This book features printed music and a page of information about the artwork.)
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America the Beautiful (A Pop-Up Book)
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
America the Beautiful (A Pop-Up Book)
Poem by Katharine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
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America the Beautiful in the Words of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowPoems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Various Aritsts
Music by Various Artists
America the Beautiful in the Words of Henry Wadsworth LongfellowPoems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Various Aritsts
Music by Various Artists
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Auld Lang Syne
Poem by Robert Burns
Traditional Tune
Book Assembled by Emily Leatha Everson GleichenhausTo view or print this book, click here:Auld Lang Syne for SBWE
Auld Lang Syne
Poem by Robert Burns
Traditional Tune
Book Assembled by Emily Leatha Everson GleichenhausTo view or print this book, click here:Auld Lang Syne for SBWE
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“The Bee”
(Also titled “The Level Bee” or first line “Like trains of cars on tracks of plush”)
“The Bee” is Printed and Illustrated (by Jessie Wilcox Smith) on pgs. 32-33 of
An Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Poems for Young PeopleWords and Music by Various Artists
Illustrated by Various Artists
Published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York (2003)
“The Bee”
(Also titled “The Level Bee” or first line “Like trains of cars on tracks of plush”)
“The Bee” is Printed and Illustrated (by Jessie Wilcox Smith) on pgs. 32-33 of
An Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Poems for Young PeopleWords and Music by Various Artists
Illustrated by Various Artists
Published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York (2003)
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Calico Pie (and Other Nonsense by Edward Lear)
Poems by Edward Lear
Music by Various Artists
Illustrated by Dale Maxey
Calico Pie (and Other Nonsense by Edward Lear)
Poems by Edward Lear
Music by Various Artists
Illustrated by Dale Maxey
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Capital Ship (or The Walloping Window-blind)
Poem by Charles Edwin Carryl
Traditional Irish Tune
Illustrated by Paul Galdone
Capital Ship (or The Walloping Window-blind)
Poem by Charles Edwin Carryl
Traditional Irish Tune
Illustrated by Paul Galdone
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Casey at the Bat (A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888)Words by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Illustrated by Christopher Bing
Click here for a vocal version of this poem:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cantus8
Casey at the Bat (A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888)Words by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Illustrated by Christopher Bing
Click here for a vocal version of this poem:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cantus8
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Casey at the Bat (A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888)
Poem by Ernest L. Thayer
Set to Music by Various Artists
Illustrated by C. F. Payne
This book features pages of historical information.
Click here for a vocal version of this poem:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cantus8
Casey at the Bat (A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888)
Poem by Ernest L. Thayer
Set to Music by Various Artists
Illustrated by C. F. Payne
This book features pages of historical information.
Click here for a vocal version of this poem:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cantus8
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Chicken Soup with Rice (A Book of Months)Words by Maurice Sendak
Music by Carole King
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Chicken Soup with Rice (A Book of Months)Words by Maurice Sendak
Music by Carole King
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
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Emma’s Poem (The Voice of the Statue of Liberty)Book Written by Linda Glaser
Illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
This book features the poem “The New Colossus”
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
Emma’s Poem (The Voice of the Statue of Liberty)Book Written by Linda Glaser
Illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
This book features the poem “The New Colossus”
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
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A Fairy Went A-MarketingPoem by Rose Fyleman
Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
Musical Setting can be found by Ginger Sands on her collection “The Gift of Make Believe“
A Fairy Went A-MarketingPoem by Rose Fyleman
Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
Musical Setting can be found by Ginger Sands on her collection “The Gift of Make Believe“
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A Fishy Named Stan
Limerick by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Traditional Tune
You can print this page, by clicking, here:
Fishy Named Stan by ELEG 4Tyler editSing this limerick along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/fishy-named-stan-by-eleg-for
A Fishy Named Stan
Limerick by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Traditional Tune
You can print this page, by clicking, here:
Fishy Named Stan by ELEG 4Tyler editSing this limerick along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/fishy-named-stan-by-eleg-for
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A Fishy Named Stan
Limerick by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Traditional Tune
Sing this limerick along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/fishy-named-stan-by-eleg-for
To view or print this page, click here:
there once was a fishy named stan
A Fishy Named Stan
Limerick by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Traditional Tune
Sing this limerick along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/fishy-named-stan-by-eleg-for
To view or print this page, click here:
there once was a fishy named stan
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Grasshopper Sings (“The Lake Isle of Innisfree”)
Illustration by Reynold Ruffins (for Push Pin Graphics)
Text by William Butler Yeats from poem ”THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE”
Lyric captured on this poster:
“Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;”
Grasshopper Sings (“The Lake Isle of Innisfree”)
Illustration by Reynold Ruffins (for Push Pin Graphics)
Text by William Butler Yeats from poem ”THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE”
Lyric captured on this poster:
“Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;”
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HELPING
P. 74 of Free to Be You and Me (Special 35th Anniversary Edition)
Pgs. 104-105 Print the Music for this Song
Words and Music by Shel Silverstein
Illustrated by Monica Sheehan
HELPING
P. 74 of Free to Be You and Me (Special 35th Anniversary Edition)
Pgs. 104-105 Print the Music for this Song
Words and Music by Shel Silverstein
Illustrated by Monica Sheehan
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HOW DOTH THE LITTLE CROCODILE
Poem by Lewis Carroll
From ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Music by Various Artists
Crocodile Art by Mo Gleichenhaus
To view or print this PDF song sheet, click here:
how doth the little crocodile song sheetSing this song with Emily’s accompaniment, here:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/how-doth-the-little-crocodile
HOW DOTH THE LITTLE CROCODILE
Poem by Lewis Carroll
From ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Music by Various Artists
Crocodile Art by Mo Gleichenhaus
To view or print this PDF song sheet, click here:
how doth the little crocodile song sheetSing this song with Emily’s accompaniment, here:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/how-doth-the-little-crocodile
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IF (a father’s advice to his son)
Poem by Rudyard Kipling and
Music by Various Artists
Illustrated with Photographs by Charles R. Smith Jr.
IF (a father’s advice to his son)
Poem by Rudyard Kipling and
Music by Various Artists
Illustrated with Photographs by Charles R. Smith Jr.
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In the Bleak MidwinterPoem by Christina Rossetti
Singable Picture Book Video of Glocester Cathedral Choir
This video includes the words and music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRobryliBLQ
In the Bleak MidwinterPoem by Christina Rossetti
Singable Picture Book Video of Glocester Cathedral Choir
This video includes the words and music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRobryliBLQ
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In the Bleak MidwinterPoem by Christina Rossetti
Singable Picture Book Video features opera star Kiri Te Kanawa
This video includes the words and music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbcpKCdTREQ
In the Bleak MidwinterPoem by Christina Rossetti
Singable Picture Book Video features opera star Kiri Te Kanawa
This video includes the words and music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbcpKCdTREQ
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Jingle Bells (Sing and Read Storybook)Poem by James Lord Pierpont
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Darcy May
Jingle Bells (Sing and Read Storybook)Poem by James Lord Pierpont
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Darcy May
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Lady Liberty (A Biography)
Book Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This book features an excerpt of the poem “The New Colossus”
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
Lady Liberty (A Biography)
Book Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This book features an excerpt of the poem “The New Colossus”
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
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“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” poster
Grasshopper Sings (“The Lake Isle of Innisfree”)
Illustration by Reynold Ruffins (for Push Pin Graphics)
Text by William Butler Yeats from poem ”THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE”
Lyric captured on this poster:
“Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;”
“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” poster
Grasshopper Sings (“The Lake Isle of Innisfree”)
Illustration by Reynold Ruffins (for Push Pin Graphics)
Text by William Butler Yeats from poem ”THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE”
Lyric captured on this poster:
“Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;”
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Last Song (A Lullaby)Poem by James Guthrie
Music by Emily Everson Gleichenhaus and Paul Raiman
Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Sing-Along with Emily:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/last-song
Last Song (A Lullaby)Poem by James Guthrie
Music by Emily Everson Gleichenhaus and Paul Raiman
Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Sing-Along with Emily:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/last-song
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Leave Your Sleep
Album by Natalie Merchant
This album contains musical settings of 27 poems for young people, including:
“maggie and milly and molly and may,” by ee cummings
Leave Your Sleep
Album by Natalie Merchant
This album contains musical settings of 27 poems for young people, including:
“maggie and milly and molly and may,” by ee cummings
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The Little Elf
Words by John Kendrick Bangs
Music by Various Artists, Including Ginger SandsIllustrated by Unknown
To print and sing this sweet poem, click here:
little elf w line drawing
The Little Elf
Words by John Kendrick Bangs
Music by Various Artists, Including Ginger SandsIllustrated by Unknown
To print and sing this sweet poem, click here:
little elf w line drawing
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The Little Elf
Words by John Kendrick Bangs
Music by Various Artists, Including Ginger SandsIllustrated by Kurt Wiese, on p. 170 of Childcraft, Volume 1, The Poems of Early Childhood (1954)
The Little Elf
Words by John Kendrick Bangs
Music by Various Artists, Including Ginger SandsIllustrated by Kurt Wiese, on p. 170 of Childcraft, Volume 1, The Poems of Early Childhood (1954)
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Little Orphant AnniePoem by James Whitcomb Riley
Illustrated by Diane Stanley
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Little Orphant AnniePoem by James Whitcomb Riley
Illustrated by Diane Stanley
Musical Settings by Various Artists
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The Little Turtle
Poem by Vachel Linsay
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Priscilla Pointer
From: Childcraft, Volume 1, The Poems of Early Childhood (1954), p. 96
Sing LITTLE TURTLE with Emily, here:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/there-was-a-little-turtle-eleg-2010
The Little Turtle
Poem by Vachel Linsay
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Priscilla Pointer
From: Childcraft, Volume 1, The Poems of Early Childhood (1954), p. 96
Sing LITTLE TURTLE with Emily, here:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/there-was-a-little-turtle-eleg-2010
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Music by Various Artists
Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Christopher Bing
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Music by Various Artists
Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Christopher Bing
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Music by Various Artists
Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Monica Vachula
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Music by Various Artists
Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Monica Vachula
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The MoonPoem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrated by Tracey Campbell Pearson
(This poem by RLS is from “A Child’s Garden of Verses.” Robert Louis Stevenson’s poems are wonderfully musical and singable which is why so many have been set to music. My favorite version of “The Moon” is by Ted Jacobs, on his album “A Child’s Garden of Songs,” Track 14, you can preview the song by clicking here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EIS9HW/ref=dm_dp_trk14?ie=UTF8&qid=1266672852&sr=8-1)
The MoonPoem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrated by Tracey Campbell Pearson
(This poem by RLS is from “A Child’s Garden of Verses.” Robert Louis Stevenson’s poems are wonderfully musical and singable which is why so many have been set to music. My favorite version of “The Moon” is by Ted Jacobs, on his album “A Child’s Garden of Songs,” Track 14, you can preview the song by clicking here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EIS9HW/ref=dm_dp_trk14?ie=UTF8&qid=1266672852&sr=8-1)
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The Moon
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by Denise Saldutti
ISBN 0-06-443098-7
The Moon
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by Denise Saldutti
ISBN 0-06-443098-7
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Moon Song
Poem by Mildred Plew Meigs
Illustrated by Chris Conover
Sing along with Ginger Sands’ excellent vocals, Track 1, or instrumental, Track 11 on her album “Gift of Make-Believe”:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Gift-of-Make-Believe/dp/B0019VU8QU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1267562676&sr=8-4
Moon Song
Poem by Mildred Plew Meigs
Illustrated by Chris Conover
Sing along with Ginger Sands’ excellent vocals, Track 1, or instrumental, Track 11 on her album “Gift of Make-Believe”:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Gift-of-Make-Believe/dp/B0019VU8QU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1267562676&sr=8-4
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Morning Has Broken
Traditional Hymn
Poem by Eleanor Farjeon
Illustrated by Tim Ladwig
Sing-along with Emily:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/morning-has-broken-eleg-2010
Morning Has Broken
Traditional Hymn
Poem by Eleanor Farjeon
Illustrated by Tim Ladwig
Sing-along with Emily:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/morning-has-broken-eleg-2010
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“The New Colossus” in
Emma’s Poem (The Voice of the Statue of Liberty)Book Written by Linda Glaser
Illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
This book features the poem ”The New Colossus“
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
“The New Colossus” in
Emma’s Poem (The Voice of the Statue of Liberty)Book Written by Linda Glaser
Illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
This book features the poem ”The New Colossus“
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
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“The New Colossus” in
Lady Liberty (A Biography)
Book Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This book features an excerpt of the poem “The New Colossus”
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
“The New Colossus” in
Lady Liberty (A Biography)
Book Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This book features an excerpt of the poem “The New Colossus”
Poem by Emma Lazarus
Music by Irving Berlin
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The Night Before ChristmasPoem by Clement C. Moore
Performed by Peter, Paul and Mary
Solo Performance of Music Setting by Noel PAUL Stookey
Music by Noel Paul Stookey
Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
(This book comes packaged with a CD recording of Noel Paul Stookey’s performance of “Night Before Christmas” as well as a reading by Mary Travers, and Peter, Paul and Mary’s recording of “A’Soalin”)
The Night Before ChristmasPoem by Clement C. Moore
Performed by Peter, Paul and Mary
Solo Performance of Music Setting by Noel PAUL Stookey
Music by Noel Paul Stookey
Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
(This book comes packaged with a CD recording of Noel Paul Stookey’s performance of “Night Before Christmas” as well as a reading by Mary Travers, and Peter, Paul and Mary’s recording of “A’Soalin”)
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The Night Before Christmas
Poem by Clement C. Moore
Musical settings by Various Artists
Sing the Unedited Text with Musical Setting by Noel Paul Stookey
Illustrated by Wendy Watson
The Night Before Christmas
Poem by Clement C. Moore
Musical settings by Various Artists
Sing the Unedited Text with Musical Setting by Noel Paul Stookey
Illustrated by Wendy Watson
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The Night Before Christmas
Poem by Clement C. Moore
Musical settings by Various Artists
Sing the Unedited Text with Musical Setting by Noel Paul Stookey
Illustrated by Mary Engelbreit
The Night Before Christmas
Poem by Clement C. Moore
Musical settings by Various Artists
Sing the Unedited Text with Musical Setting by Noel Paul Stookey
Illustrated by Mary Engelbreit
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One Was Johnny (A Counting Book)
Words by Maurice Sendak
Music by Carole King
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
One Was Johnny (A Counting Book)
Words by Maurice Sendak
Music by Carole King
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
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Over the River and Through the WoodTraditional Tune
Poem by Lydia Maria Child
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Post for this special illustration:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/a-new-ride-over-the-river/
Over the River and Through the WoodTraditional Tune
Poem by Lydia Maria Child
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Post for this special illustration:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/a-new-ride-over-the-river/
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Over the River and Through the WoodTraditional Tune
Poem By Lydia Maria Child
Illustrated by Christopher Manson
Over the River and Through the WoodTraditional Tune
Poem By Lydia Maria Child
Illustrated by Christopher Manson
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Over the River and Through the WoodTraditional Tune
Poem By Lydia Maria Child
Illustrated by Brinton Turkle
Over the River and Through the WoodTraditional Tune
Poem By Lydia Maria Child
Illustrated by Brinton Turkle
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The Owl and the Pussycat (Hilary Knight’s)
Words by Edward Lear
Words Adapted by Hilary Knight
Music by Douglas Colby
Illustrated by Hilary Knight
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
The Owl and the Pussycat (Hilary Knight’s)
Words by Edward Lear
Words Adapted by Hilary Knight
Music by Douglas Colby
Illustrated by Hilary Knight
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
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The Owl and the Pussycat
Words by Edward Lear
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by Jan Brett
(The poem has been set to music a few times. But, for a tune to sing along, I suggest the “Owl and the Pussycat,” vocal track by Lorraine Nelson Wolf on her album “Come Follow Me,” Track 16)
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
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The Owl and the Pussycat
Words by Edward Lear
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by James Marshall
(The poem has been set to music a few times. But, for a tune to sing along, I suggest the “Owl and the Pussycat,” vocal track by Lorraine Nelson Wolf on her album “Come Follow Me,” Track 16)
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
The Owl and the Pussycat
Words by Edward Lear
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by Jan Brett
(The poem has been set to music a few times. But, for a tune to sing along, I suggest the “Owl and the Pussycat,” vocal track by Lorraine Nelson Wolf on her album “Come Follow Me,” Track 16)
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
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The Owl and the Pussycat
Words by Edward Lear
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by James Marshall
(The poem has been set to music a few times. But, for a tune to sing along, I suggest the “Owl and the Pussycat,” vocal track by Lorraine Nelson Wolf on her album “Come Follow Me,” Track 16)
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
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Owl and the PussycatPoem by Edward Lear
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by Dale Maxey
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
I’ve not been able to locate this physical book or an image of the cover. But I’ll keep trying as Dale Maxey is one of my favorite illustrators.
Owl and the PussycatPoem by Edward Lear
Musical Settings by Various Artists
Illustrated by Dale Maxey
Sing “O&P” along with Emily: http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/o-p-eleg-061909
I’ve not been able to locate this physical book or an image of the cover. But I’ll keep trying as Dale Maxey is one of my favorite illustrators.
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Paul Revere’s Ride
Music by Various Artists
Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Ted Rand
Paul Revere’s Ride
Music by Various Artists
Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Illustrated by Ted Rand
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The Rose Family
Poem by Robert Frost
Musical Setting by Elliott Carter
Pictures Coordinated by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
This book is for home, classroom and library use only.
The Rose Family
Poem by Robert Frost
Musical Setting by Elliott Carter
Pictures Coordinated by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
This book is for home, classroom and library use only.
To view or print The Rose Family, click here:
rose family SPB for SBWE
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Shake and Shake the Catsup Bottle
Poem by Richard Armour
Tune by Emily
To view or print this song sheet, click here:
shake and shake the catsup bottle
Sing along with Emily, here:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/shake-and
Shake and Shake the Catsup Bottle
Poem by Richard Armour
Tune by Emily
To view or print this song sheet, click here:
shake and shake the catsup bottle
Sing along with Emily, here:
https://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/shake-and
This song sheet is intended for home or classroom use only.
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Star Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Illustrated by Peter Spier
(When it comes to creating accurately detailed pictures that are fun to look at and respect the intelligence of children, you can’t find a better illustrator than Peter Spier. This book features printed music and a detailed essay about the song.)
Star Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Illustrated by Peter Spier
(When it comes to creating accurately detailed pictures that are fun to look at and respect the intelligence of children, you can’t find a better illustrator than Peter Spier. This book features printed music and a detailed essay about the song.)
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Star Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Illustrated by Todd Ouren
(This book features printed music and historical information)
Star Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Illustrated by Todd Ouren
(This book features printed music and historical information)
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Robert Frosts’ “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” makes a beautiful song when sung to the tune of “Greensleeves,”
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Poem by Robert Frost
Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
Sing “Stopping by Woods” along with Emily:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/stopping-by-woods-eleg-2010
Robert Frosts’ “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” makes a beautiful song when sung to the tune of “Greensleeves,”
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Poem by Robert Frost
Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
Sing “Stopping by Woods” along with Emily:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/stopping-by-woods-eleg-2010
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Sweet Suffolk OwlPoem Attributed to an Anonymous Author
Music by Thomas Vautor (1619) (Thomas Vautor’s musical setting:www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbkTP7NJXME )
Music by Richard Hundley (1981) (Richard Hundley’s musical setting:www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOijXQEeqk)
Illustrations Assembled by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
You can sing-along with this book I assembled, to view or print, click here:
sweet suffolk owl book for singing
Sweet Suffolk OwlPoem Attributed to an Anonymous Author
Music by Thomas Vautor (1619) (Thomas Vautor’s musical setting:www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbkTP7NJXME )
Music by Richard Hundley (1981) (Richard Hundley’s musical setting:www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOijXQEeqk)
Illustrations Assembled by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
You can sing-along with this book I assembled, to view or print, click here:
sweet suffolk owl book for singing
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The SwingPoem by Robert Lewis Stevenson
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Julie Morstad
Originally Published in A Child’s Garden of VersesISBN 978-1897476482
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The Swing
Poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Esther Friend, p. 132 of Childcraft, Volume 1, The Poems of Early Childhood (1954)
Originally Published in A Child’s Garden of Verses
To view or print this page, click here:SWING RLS childcraft Friend ELEG type
The Swing
Poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Esther Friend, p. 132 of Childcraft, Volume 1, The Poems of Early Childhood (1954)
Originally Published in A Child’s Garden of Verses
To view or print this page, click here:SWING RLS childcraft Friend ELEG type
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There Was an Old Man with a Beard
Limerick by Edward Lear
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Kelly Oechsli
Sing the limerick tune with Emily, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/limerick-tune-there-was-an-old
There Was an Old Man with a Beard
Limerick by Edward Lear
Traditional Tune
Illustrated by Kelly Oechsli
Sing the limerick tune with Emily, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/limerick-tune-there-was-an-old
There Was an Old Man with a Beard
Limerick by Edward Lear
Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Published in her book, “Limericks by Lear” (World Press, 1965)
Limerick by Edward Lear
Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Published in her book, “Limericks by Lear” (World Press, 1965)
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Three Blind Mice
Complete Version of Ye Three Blind Mice
Traditional Tune
Words by John Imivey
Illustrated by Walton Corbould
Three Blind Mice
Complete Version of Ye Three Blind Mice
Traditional Tune
Words by John Imivey
Illustrated by Walton Corbould
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Time to Rise
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
From A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by E. Mars and M. H. Squire
Time to Rise
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
From A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by E. Mars and M. H. Squire
This illustration, found here:
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/child_garden_verses/index.htm
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/child_garden_verses/index.htm
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Time to Rise
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
From A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by Alice and Martin Provensen
Time to Rise
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
From A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by Alice and Martin Provensen
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Time to Rise
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
From A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by Brian Wildsmith
Time to Rise
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
From A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by Brian Wildsmith
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Time to RisePoem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Poem from A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by Tomid dePaola
Illustration from Tomie’s Little Book of Poems
Time to RisePoem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Poem from A Child’s Garden of Verses
Tune by Various Artists including Joanie Bartles
Illustration by Tomid dePaola
Illustration from Tomie’s Little Book of Poems
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat
Published in: Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandTraditional Tune, Same as “ABC Song” and “Baa Blacksheep“
Words by Lewis Carroll
Book Assembled by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Click here to view or print the book:
twinkle bat bookSing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat” along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/twinkle-little-bat-eleg-2010
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat
Published in: Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandTraditional Tune, Same as “ABC Song” and “Baa Blacksheep“
Words by Lewis Carroll
Book Assembled by Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Click here to view or print the book:
twinkle bat bookSing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat” along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/twinkle-little-bat-eleg-2010
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“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat”
Published in: Poetry for Young People: Lewis CarrollTraditional tune, Same as “ABC Song” and “Baa Blacksheep“
Words by Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by Eric Copeland
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat”
Published in: Poetry for Young People: Lewis CarrollTraditional tune, Same as “ABC Song” and “Baa Blacksheep“
Words by Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by Eric Copeland
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“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat”
Published in: Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandTraditional tune, Same as “ABC Song” and “Baa Blacksheep“
Words by Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by John Tenniel
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat”
Published in: Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandTraditional tune, Same as “ABC Song” and “Baa Blacksheep“
Words by Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by John Tenniel
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Twinkle Little Bat SBWE Sing-Along Poster CardTraditional Words and Tune
Words Adapted by Lewis Carroll
Poster Card by Emily Leatha Everson GleichenhausClick here to view or print the poster card:
TWINKLE LITTLE BAT SBWE sing along cardSing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat” along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/twinkle-little-bat-eleg-2010
Twinkle Little Bat SBWE Sing-Along Poster CardTraditional Words and Tune
Words Adapted by Lewis Carroll
Poster Card by Emily Leatha Everson GleichenhausClick here to view or print the poster card:
TWINKLE LITTLE BAT SBWE sing along cardSing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat” along with me, here:
http://soundcloud.com/singbookswithemily/twinkle-little-bat-eleg-2010
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarPoem by Jane Taylor
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
(This gorgeously illustrated book gets a gold star for using the mostly unacknowledged FULL text of the poem)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarPoem by Jane Taylor
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
(This gorgeously illustrated book gets a gold star for using the mostly unacknowledged FULL text of the poem)
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Twinkle Little StarTraditional Tune
From the Poem by Ann and Jane Taylor
Illustrated by Lesley Harker
To view or print this book, click here:
twinkle little star eleg sbwe
Twinkle Little StarTraditional Tune
From the Poem by Ann and Jane Taylor
Illustrated by Lesley Harker
To view or print this book, click here:
twinkle little star eleg sbwe
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“The Unicorn” (Poem and music by Shel Silverstein, Arrangement based on 1968 recording by The Irish Rovers,), found in:
The Gift of Make-Believe (Read and Sing Along Lyric Book)Words by Various Artists
Tunes by Ginger Sands and Various Artists
Illustrations derived from published works of Various Artists
“The Unicorn” (Poem and music by Shel Silverstein, Arrangement based on 1968 recording by The Irish Rovers,), found in:
The Gift of Make-Believe (Read and Sing Along Lyric Book)Words by Various Artists
Tunes by Ginger Sands and Various Artists
Illustrations derived from published works of Various Artists
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“The Unicorn” (Poem and music by Shel Silverstein, Arrangement based on 1968 recording by The Irish Rovers,), found in:
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Poems by Shel Silverstein
Music by Shel Silverstein
Illustrated by Shel Silverstein
“The Unicorn” (Poem and music by Shel Silverstein, Arrangement based on 1968 recording by The Irish Rovers,), found in:
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Poems by Shel Silverstein
Music by Shel Silverstein
Illustrated by Shel Silverstein
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The Walloping Window-Blind
Poem by Charles Edwin Carryl
Traditional Irish Tune
Illustrated by Ted Rand
The Walloping Window-Blind
Poem by Charles Edwin Carryl
Traditional Irish Tune
Illustrated by Ted Rand
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The Walloping Window-Blind
Poem by Charles Edwin Carryl
Traditional Irish Tune
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche
The Walloping Window-Blind
Poem by Charles Edwin Carryl
Traditional Irish Tune
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche
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Waltzing MatildaTraditional Folk Tune Arranged by Christina Macpherson
Poem by A.B. “Banjo” Paterson
Illustrated by Desmond Digby
Waltzing MatildaTraditional Folk Tune Arranged by Christina Macpherson
Poem by A.B. “Banjo” Paterson
Illustrated by Desmond Digby
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Waltzing Matilda (Refrain Poster Card)Traditional Folk Tune Arranged by Christina Macpherson
Poem by A.B. “Banjo” Paterson
Card by Emily Leatha Everson GleichenhausTo print or view the above poster featuring the “Waltzing Matilda“ refrain lyrics, click here:
waltzing matilda refrain for book 7X7
Waltzing Matilda (Refrain Poster Card)Traditional Folk Tune Arranged by Christina Macpherson
Poem by A.B. “Banjo” Paterson
Card by Emily Leatha Everson GleichenhausTo print or view the above poster featuring the “Waltzing Matilda“ refrain lyrics, click here:
waltzing matilda refrain for book 7X7
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Winter Song
Poem by William Shakespeare
From Shakespeare’s play LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Introduction by Alice Provensen
Illustrated by Melanie Hall
(This poem may also be known as ”Winter Song,” “Winter’s Song,” “Winter,” and, by its first line, “When icicles hang by the wall”)
Winter Song
Poem by William Shakespeare
From Shakespeare’s play LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Introduction by Alice Provensen
Illustrated by Melanie Hall
(This poem may also be known as ”Winter Song,” “Winter’s Song,” “Winter,” and, by its first line, “When icicles hang by the wall”)
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A list of individually illustrated poems that have been set to music and can be sung
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/poems-individually-illustrated-spb/
POETRY, SINGABLE POETRY IN INDIVIDUALLY ILLUSTRATED SINGABLE PICTURE BOOKS
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POETRY SINGABLE POETRY
An list of singable poems from compilations of poetry for childrenhttp://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/singable-poetry-a-list-of-poems-that-can-be-sung-from-illustrated-compilations-of-poetry-and-singable-picture-books/
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An list of singable poems from compilations of poetry for childrenhttp://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/singable-poetry-a-list-of-poems-that-can-be-sung-from-illustrated-compilations-of-poetry-and-singable-picture-books/
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A. A. MILNE
Almost all Pooh and Poetry by A. A. Milne and Illustrated by E. H. Shepard is Singable!
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/a-few-favorite-singable-books-the-world-of-a-a-milne/
A. A. MILNE
Almost all Pooh and Poetry by A. A. Milne and Illustrated by E. H. Shepard is Singable!
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/a-few-favorite-singable-books-the-world-of-a-a-milne/
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CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES
Most Robert Louis Stevenson’s book of poetry for children have been set to music
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2010/03/28/a-childs-garden-of-verses-singable-poems-by-robert-louis-stevenson/
CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES
Most Robert Louis Stevenson’s book of poetry for children have been set to music
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2010/03/28/a-childs-garden-of-verses-singable-poems-by-robert-louis-stevenson/
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EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
A list of SPBs with fun and sneakily educational content. The kids won’t even know they’re learning!
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/singable-picture-books-with-sneaky-educational-content/
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
A list of SPBs with fun and sneakily educational content. The kids won’t even know they’re learning!
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/singable-picture-books-with-sneaky-educational-content/
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EDWARD LEAR
A list of books with musical settings of, and illustrating Singable Picture Book versions of, Edward Lear’s poems:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/singable-picture-book-spotlight-1302011-edward-lear-and-william-mathias-learsongs/
EDWARD LEAR
A list of books with musical settings of, and illustrating Singable Picture Book versions of, Edward Lear’s poems:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/singable-picture-book-spotlight-1302011-edward-lear-and-william-mathias-learsongs/
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PINTEREST
SING WITH ME SONGBOOK FOR SINGBOOKS WITH EMILY (ON PINTEREST)
http://pinterest.com/singbooksemily/sing-with-me-songbook-sing-books-with-emily/
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LITTLE SONGS, A NOTEBOOK OF SWEET LITTLE SONGS (MOSTLY SINGABLE POETRY) FOR TO SING WHEN YOUR BRAIN FEELS FUZZY
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LITTLE SONGS, A NOTEBOOK OF SWEET LITTLE SONGS (MOSTLY SINGABLE POETRY) FOR TO SING WHEN YOUR BRAIN FEELS FUZZY
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