I love incorporating children's literature into my music lessons - it's becoming an addiction of mine.
There's something magical about reading a story about someone having white shoes and blue shoes (Pete the Cat) and then going straight into a song about white shoes and blue shoes! (
Zapatitos Blancos)
<Reading Kipper to students pic>
Kipper is a new favorite of mine,
partially mostly because Kipper looks a lot like my dog! (see below for reference) At any rate, it's an adorable story by Mick Inkpen about a dog who is tired of his old basket, old blanket and old bunny so he goes out to find something new. It has a sweet ending and is a great transition to any number of dog songs! (
Doggie,
Bow Wow, Blue anyone?)
Have you read any great children's books lately?
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Love your dog pic and your book suggestions! Just found your site today and am a new follower!
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Sarah
Yay! Welcome! :-)
DeleteEric Litwin (author of Pete the Cat) is coming out with a new book! It'll be available before school starts and it has his great music with it :) http://www.thenutfamily.com/
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Must check this out! :-) Thanks Christine!
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