This Little Piggy with CD: Lap Songs, Finger Plays, Clapping Games and Pantomime Rhymes

By Jane Yolen

Book Overview

You won't be able to resist acting out these dozens of rhymes and games for very young children - an endearing, annotated collection sure to become a family heirloom. Open this delightful anthology of more than sixty lap songs, clapping games, and action rhymes and discover the perfect book for babies and toddlers - and their grateful parents and caregivers. Featuring familiar favorites such as "Goosey, Goosey, Gander" and "I'm a Little Teapot" as well as lesser-known rhymes like "Harry Whistle" and "In Went the Prairie Dog," this comprehensive collection includes directions for play, historical tidbits, and fourteen simple musical arrangements for piano and guitar. Masterfully selected and edited by Jane Yolen, whom NEWSWEEK calls "America's Hans Christian Andersen," THIS LITTLE PIGGY is lavishly illustrated in charming detail by Will Hillenbrand. The bonus CD contains fifteen minutes of lively music and vocals, based on Adam Stemple's original arrangements, including "Dance to Your Daddy", "I'm a Little Teapot," and many others.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763613487
• ISBN13: 9780763613488
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.7" x 0.6" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 3 years and under

Customer Reviews

Great to share with toddlers

We have really enjoyed this book and CD--it is nice that there are suggestions in the book for what to do with your child to get them involved.

Great Baby Shower Gift!

Get it for a baby shower! New moms and dads will love sharing pictures and songs with their children.

All three love it

I have three children oldest almost 5 and they all love this book & music so much. We rented from the library and I tracked it down on here.

The parents loved it

All those songs you remember from childhood, but have no clue what the words are beyond the first three. This is a great way to share time with your child, whether simply soothing them with song or having fun and teaching them music. --aw