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Une collection de chansons pétillantes et drôles composées il y a plus de 50 ans. Une mémé avale une mouche, un oiseau et même un chat. Mais qui donc ferait ça? Cela se bouscule dans son estomac! C'est sur cette histoire abracadabrante que s'ouvre cet album en hommage à l'auteur/compositeur montréalais Alan Mills, qui a enregistré plus d'une vingtaine de disques chez la prestigieuse maison américaine Folkways Records. La sélection rassemble des chansons pétillantes et drôles comme les illustrations qui les accompagnent, et permet aux enfants d'apprendre les chiffres, les lettres, les mois de l'année et les pays! Un trésor de simplicité et d'espièglerie. Le disque comprend 12 chansons. The children's classic "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," for which singer-songwriter Alan Mills is best known, precedes a potpourri of simple singable songs, often focusing on numbers and letters and featuring hysterically funny animal characters. Singers Thomas Hellman and Emilie Clepper breathe new life into old traditions, performing rootsy renditions of catchy songs written for children more than 50 years ago.

A heartwarming bedtime story and 10 dream songs, including Johanne Brahms' classic "Cradle Song." Ira and Isabelle live in a tiny red house by the sea. One night, to escape the sound of the city's beeping cars, they sail to a faraway land. When they arrive, they learn from a new friend--a robin with a soft voice--that dreams really can come true. This musical picture book includes a CD featuring the narrated story as well as 10 original heartwarming songs and an ethereal rendition of Johannes Brahms' classic "Cradle Song." WINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD AND PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD

16 classical lullabies for your baby performed with wind instruments. Lull babies into sweet and blissful sleep with exquisite pieces by the world's most revered composers, including Schubert, Debussy, Ravel, Offenbach, Satie, and Brahms. Along with the whimsical, dream-like illustrations, the musical picture book includes brief commentary on each work. The accompanying CD features 16 classical lullabies performed on woodwind and harp by the critically acclaimed French quintet L'Ensemble Agora. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD AND NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS BRONZE AWARD

Au rythme des saisons et des chansons, petit ourson deviendra grand ! À moi le froid, je n'ai pas peur! Un petit ours ignore les conseils de ses parents et choisit de passer l'hiver loin de sa tanière. Libre, il fait la fête avec les oiseaux, les renards et les chevreuils. Mais le printemps est bien loin! Rempli d'illustrations vivantes et raffinées, le livre est un hommage à la grande forêt québécoise, à ses arbres et à ses animaux. Les chansons créées spécialement pour accompagner le conte suivent les aventures de l'ourson et de ses amis sur des airs circassiens, traditionnels ou jazz. Le disque comprend la narration du conte et 10 chansons. A beloved French-Canadian songwriter tells the story of an adventurous young bear A small bear, ignoring the advice of his parents, chooses to spend the winter away from the family's den. As his journey begins and before the cold sets in, the bear lives a life of ease, singing and dancing with his new friends the birds, the foxes, and deer. But the spring is still far away and the bear soon discovers why the rest of his family hibernates for winter. The story by celebrated author-songwriter Félix Leclerc is accompanied by an audio CD with 10 songs from the award-winning singer-songwriter Edgar Bori.

A heartwarming tale about friendship and sharing wisdom between generations, accompanied by 9 songs. Sophie and Emilio spend their days enjoying life's small discoveries in a tiny seaside village with their best pet friend "Sir" and a mischievous crow. Sophie's regular visits and gift exchanges with her great-uncle lead to teachings about how value is determined by the intentions of the heart. The wisdom found in Old Man Tom's eloquent quote, "It's all in the nature of things," sums up this poetic tale of friendship, values, mentorship, overcoming loss, and rites of passage. An accompanying CD includes the narrated story along with nine folk-infused songs performed by Martha Wainwright, Paul Campagne, and Thomas Hellman, among others. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD

Go beyond the ABCs with this zany alphabet songbook. Learn the alphabet while meeting a host of zany characters like a friendly ghost who delivers fruit-filled flan on bicycle, a twisted turtle who feels a tad bare under her shell, and a curious cricket named Simon. The accompanying CD features a fusion of rock, pop, world, and folk music across 24 singalong songs that invite children on a wild musical odyssey through the letters A to Z. A wide array of instruments are featured in the tunes, among them the xylophone, glockenspiel, and pedal steel guitar. Children are sure to clap their hands and join in on the theme song, "Sing It Again," at the end.

A plucky tale about following your dreams, featuring 12 quirky singalong songs in Spanish! A little duck from the Prairies dreams of making it in New York City and bringing his ducky dance to the Broadway stage. His lonesome journey seems bound for failure until he meets a truck driver named Big Better. She points him in the right direction and gives him that little nudge he needs to tackle the Big Apple. Cheer this little guy on in this never-give-up-on-your-dreams narrative of courage, self-esteem, friendship, and encouragement. The accompanying album (included on a CD and via a unique digital download code) features 12 happy-go-lucky songs about alligators that waltz at midnight, little girls who sing off-key to get tomatoes thrown at them, and opera-singing slugs that sneak out at night to do the boogie-woogie. La historia-canción que da título al libro es sobre un patito de la pradera que tiene un gran sueño - ir a la cuidad de Nueva York y hacer su baile de patito en Broadway. Su viaje aventurero parece condenado al fracaso, hasta que conoce a una camionera llamada Gran Betty. Ella le señala la dirección correcta y le da el empujoncito que necesita para afrontar la Gran Manzana. Canciones adicionales presentan a caimanes que bailan el vals a la medianoche, niñas que cantan fuera de tono para que les arrojen tomates y babosas que cantan opera y salen a hurtadillas en la noche para bailar el boogie-woogie. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD, NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS HONORS AWARD, A JUNO AWARD, AMONG OTHERS

A story followed by 11 pop-rock songs about a barnstorming cat who forgets it's his birthday! Chicken Joe, oddly enough, a cat who sleeps in the hen house, is abruptly awoken one morning by roosters playing rock 'n' roll. Somehow he's forgotten that it's not just any other day; it's his birthday! As he sets out on a quest to figure out what he needs to remember, his pack of loyal friends, including the hens Helen and Hilda; Miss Kitty, the city dog; and Mister, the mule, conspire to keep his surprise party a secret. The accompanying album (included on a CD and via a unique digital download code) features a collection of 11 pop-rock, country, and blues sing-along songs along with the narrated story performed by the internationally renowned duo Trout Fishing in America. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD, NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD, AND MORE

In the title song and story of this musical collection, a stuffed, woolen puppy falls victim to famished mites after having been left at home alone while his parents go to see an exhibit of humans at a local park. Upon their return, they discover his red, soggy, cotton tail on the floor and are faced with the challenge of putting him back together. Lionel Daunais's lighthearted rendition of this song was a popular radio favorite in French-speaking Canada in the 1950s. The additional 12 songs in this storybook-music CD are off-the-wall fun for the whole family, full of clever word play and many strange creatures, including a bird who is part kangaroo and part rooster, a tortoise named Sue who goes around town without a shell, and a hard-headed hammer who has gone bonkers.

A fantastical introduction to classical music through creatures that have inspired composers, from sugar plum fairies to valkyries! Introduce children to the fantastical characters found in legends and fairytales--including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards-- through the works of classical composers like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and other composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. A glossary of musical terms, a short biography of each composer, and a brief description of each extraordinary character are included. The accompanying CD features 20 compositions performed by world-renowned ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, La Scala Chorus and Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD AND NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD

A touching reminder of how music can bring people together. Xiaomi will never forget the magical sounds she heard one hot summer evening when the power went out in her family's apartment building. It happened while her parents were preparing dinner. Her father lit candles and suggested they take their musical instruments to the courtyard to perform for their neighbours. Xiaomi danced as her father played the erhu and her mother the accordion. The songs made their way into each home, and soon, everyone joined the concert, laughing and singing under the moonlight. Includes a CD (and a unique digital download code) with the narrated story and song.

Meet classical composer Antonio Vivaldi in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse named Minim who loves cheese and music. With great courage, he braves a cold Venetian winter night to visit an orphanage. His mission is to replace the tooth fairy by leaving a little gift under each child's pillow. Little does he know that this task is fraught with danger. A tomcat is lurking about in the building, always on the lookout for his next meal. Luckily, it's also home to the great composer Antonio Vivaldi, whose music will prove irresistible! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performances of the composition "Concerto for Winter" from The Four Seasons. A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Meet classical composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. Join him on his vacation adventure in the country with Sasha and Bobik as they spend time with their favourite uncle, none other than Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This summer, the brilliant composer has offered them a gift they didn't expect, one that will last forever and bring happiness to children all over the world! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performances of the compositions "German Song," "March of the Wooden Soldiers," "The Witch Baba Yaga," and "Kamarinskaya" from Album for the Young. A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Meet classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. One day, he witnesses the arrival of a dapper, young Mozart and his family as they set foot on a dock one late, cold night. He is no ordinary boy, sporting a white wig and dressed in red velvet, on his way to play several concerts in the city. To the surprise of all, he begins to play with his sister for the tired customs officer and gloomy dockworkers. The evening air comes to life, and soon, everyone's faces are beaming, their ears ringing with music! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performance of the composition "A Little Night Music" ("Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"). A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARD

This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship, family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language. Oh, that darn Frédéric--he'll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents who named him after the great Chopin. One day however, the little fellow falls under the spell of his sister's youth orchestra conductor and owns up to his name by spinning some magic and writing a fabulous song. Many of the songs on the accompanying CD are rooted in the style of a musical and feature tunes such as "Fou de vous, les dinosaures!" (Crazy for the Dinosaurs), "Un bouton sur le joli nez de Sara" (The Pimple of Lovely Sara's Nose), and "La cuillère enchantée" (The Enchanted Spoon).

An homage to the rich cultural heritage of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti and Réunion featuring 30 traditional songs. Imagine a daily island hubbub with warm breezes, salt water, and music flowing through a marketplace of cinnamon, freshly roasted coffee, bananas, and raw cocoa. This collection of 30 traditional French-Creole lullabies and nursery rhymes from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, and Réunion pays homage to community, family ties, work, love, and life's passages. Lyrics appear transcribed in their original French Creole dialects and translated into English, followed by extensive notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The musical picture book is accompanied by a CD featuring 30 songs recorded by an ensemble of local musicians with indigenous acoustic instruments. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD AND MORE

20 miniature masterpieces in mesmerizing piano-four hand arrangements. Open up the fairy tale and dreamlike worlds imagined by renowned classical composers for the piano. Compositions transport listeners to France and Russia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when the instrument was the preferred way to introduce children to the magic of music. Explore the poignant yet fleeting fears and joys of childhood with 20 miniature movements for two- and four-hand piano by Bizet, Debussy, Liadov, Moussorgsky, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, and others. Performed by acclaimed pianist duo Ludmila Berlinskaya and Arthur Ancelle. Brief explanatory notes and illustrations accompany each musical work. Includes a CD and unique digital download code.

Unfold an orchestra of nine animals and eight instruments in this heartwarming tale. Maestro Evarista is a conductor in search of an orchestra. With a heavy cart full of instruments, the little lizard sets out to find musicians. One by one, she comes across an assortment of animals who lighten her load as they pick their parts in what becomes a ten-member menagerie. Her cart finally empty and her heart full, Maestro Evarista takes the lead in a concert that proves big dreams do come true with a little hard work to see them through. In a twist on the classic accordion format, this tale unfolds page by page and animal by animal until the full orchestra is presented across a panoramic, ten-panel spread. Introduced in rhyming verse, a vibrant cast of characters appears against a bold black backdrop to set the stage for readers of all ages. Scan the QR code to read along to the narrated story and soundtrack online.

This charming audio picture book features a collection of short illustrated texts evoking the simple pleasures that fill a day in the life of Little Sun, a fearless pig with a big heart. The recorded narration of the book can be heard for free on The Secret Mountain web site. Full color.

A musical picture book featuring 12 songs that explore several musical styles. Discover the different colours of jazz according to Grammy Award winner Jennifer Gasoi with this musical picture book that melds bluegrass, Dixieland, Cajun, calypso, klezmer, and many other styles. The accompanying CD offers 12 catchy, tuneful, playful, and totally endearing songs. The musical picture book includes notes highlighting the history, instruments, and unique characteristics of each musical genre, along with listening suggestions and activities for each song. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD AND NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD

Meet classical composer Franz Schubert in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. The setting is a lively open-air café on a beautiful spring day after a long, hard winter. Amid people talking and laughing, a strange fellow sits by himself, book in hand, reading a poem about a trout swimming joyfully in a brook. The small rodent spots a scrumptious piece of gruyere on the floor next to the man's table and is completely oblivious to the fact that it's being used as bait for a mousetrap. Fortunately, before he can sink his teeth into the cheese, he is quickly lifted off the floor by the odd-looking daydreamer...who happens to be Franz Schubert, a brilliant composer with no qualms about making time for the little things in life! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and a performance of the composition "Trout Quintet" ("Forellenquintett"). Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Representing 11 languages originating from Central and West Africa and brought to life with lavish illustrations, this collection's rhymes and lullabies soothe babies to sleep as the songs travel from one country and one language to another. Lyrics are reproduced in the original language and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The accompanying CD features 29 songs from 10 countries--including Rwanda, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal--each one unique in language and sound, recorded with indigenous instruments and exquisitely performed by women, men, and children. This delightful, enchanting production captures the staccato rhythm of the children's rhymes and the poetry of the language as well as a sense of the heritage and tradition of each culture.

A storybook-music CD featuring lullabies written by several celebrated songwriters of our time (Neil Young, Carole King, Don Henley, Nanci Griffith, Tom Waits...) and performed by artists presently signed to the prestigious Minnesota roots music label Red House Records.

The third Storybook-Music CD from this critically-acclaimed, award-winning world lullaby collection features wonderfully recorded songs from around the world sung in their original language.

The second in a series of storybook-music CD's that focuses on wonderfully recorded lullabies from around the world sung in their original language. The accompanying bedtime story is in English, Spanish and French.

This storybook-music cd combination features 12 songs written by songwriter Michelle Campagne and musician/record producer Davy Gallant in support of an award-winning story by Don Gillmore. Guest performances include Lorne Elliott, Michael Burgess, Harry Manx, Connie Kaldor, actors Deb Hay and David Francis and international French singing star Daniel Lavoie.

A wonderful book and cd combination that focuses on wonderfully recorded lullabies from around the world sung in their original language. In simple poetic language, Patrick Lacoursiere's accompanying bedtime story--in English, Spanish and French--speaks of an imagined journey to unknown lands. Sylvie Bourbonniere's earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations reflect both the subject and country of origin of each song.

An original work by well-known singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor that tells the story of a little prairie duck with a big idea - making it on Broadway. It's a long shot, and New York's very far away. Luckily, a truck-driver named Big Betty comes along, offers him a ride, and gives him that extra little boost he needs to fulfill his dream!