Haja: The Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly: Storybook from Musical Tales for Modern Minds

By Julia Jordan Kamanda

(J3 Music Studios). West Africa's vibrant colors and sounds come alive in this interactive musical storybook depicting the touching tale of a small bird who must face her biggest fear. 4 to 7 year olds will love adding the sounds of Haja's heartbeat, wind and the rain on the mango leaves. A companion CD includes a djembe drum jam track, an audiobook of the story, and the instant classic song "Fly Haja Fly," performed by author Julia Jordan Kamanda and students from J3Music Studios. A singer/songwriter, teaching artist, and "mom on a music mission," Julia helps your students explore Haja's world and learn more about the musical element of rhythm.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0990785106
• ISBN13: 9780990785101
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7