Travel the world from the comfort of your library, bookstore, or home with these 10 books that take readers from the shores of South African islands to the vibrant streets of Peru. Each illustrated picture book includes a either a CD with the recorded songs and/or a digital download code. Notes on the song’s history appear with lyrics in its original language, alongside English translations, making each book an immersive way to learn about different cultures. Ideal for ages 4-7. Find free teaching guides and activity sheets on our resources page.
Songs on the Vanilla Trail Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from East and Southern Africa
An enchanting collection of 25 traditional songs that pay homage to the communities of East and Southern Africa. Explore skipping rope songs from Mozambique, lullabies from South Africa, counting songs from Réunion, traditional dance tunes from Madagascar, and more.
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Tree – Book 1Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean
A lively collection of 12 traditional songs that pay homage to the communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. Discover stories about children playing in the schoolyard, sisters braiding each other’s hair, and parents dancing late into the night.
The Hummingbird Sings and Dances Latin American Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
An extraordinary collection of 19 traditional nursery rhymes and lullabies in Spanish originating from Latin America that have withstood the test of time. Warm, colourful illustrations and vibrant music transport listeners to a playful, fanciful world inhabited by singing frogs and dancing skeletons!
Songs from a Journey with a Parrot – Book 1Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Brazil and Portugal
The music styles of samba, modinha, and fandango, not to mention a velvety smooth bossa nova, rule in this diverse 15-song collection. Spanning Lisbon to Bahia, and Porto to Rio, a range of play-time songs showcase work, play, courtship, love, and travel themes.
Songs in the Shade of the Flamboyant Tree French Creole Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
Imagine a daily island hubbub with warm breezes, saltwater, music flowing through a marketplace of cinnamon, fresh roasted coffee, bananas, and raw cocoa. 30 traditional French-Creole lullabies and nursery rhymes from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, and Réunion pay homage to community, family ties, love, and life’s passages.
Songs from the BaobabAfrican Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
Warm sunsets, family mealtimes, laughter, and motherhood, are woven into the music creating this picture book’s unique ambiance. A wellspring of traditional African lullaby and nursery rhyme performances come to life in 29 songs that give delight to the senses.
Songs in the Shade of the Olive Tree – Book 1Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from the Maghreb
Discover a North African journey of traditional music from Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This collection offers a 30-song anthology performed in Arabic and Berber, and is a grand achievement in its eclectic selection of melodies.
Songs in the Shade of the Oak Tree Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Ireland
A diverse collection of 14 songs drawn from all over Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of music filled with pride and passion.
Songs from the Garden of EdenJewish Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
An extraordinary repertoire featuring 28 Jewish nursery rhymes, lullabies, and songs originating from the Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Yemenite communities.
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay informed about our new releases and events and for a chance to win our subscriber giveaway. To order books for your library or bookstore, please contact Hornblower Books/University of Toronto Press (Canada, United States) and MMS/BookSource (United Kingdom). For additional information, email info@thesecretmountain.com.
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10 Books that Encourage Kids to Explore the World
Travel the world from the comfort of your library, bookstore, or home with these 10 books that take readers from the shores of South African islands to the vibrant streets of Peru. Each illustrated picture book includes a either a CD with the recorded songs and/or a digital download code. Notes on the song’s history appear with lyrics in its original language, alongside English translations, making each book an immersive way to learn about different cultures. Ideal for ages 4-7. Find free teaching guides and activity sheets on our resources page.
Songs on the Vanilla Trail
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from East and Southern Africa
An enchanting collection of 25 traditional songs that pay homage to the communities of East and Southern Africa. Explore skipping rope songs from Mozambique, lullabies from South Africa, counting songs from Réunion, traditional dance tunes from Madagascar, and more.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Tree – Book 1
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean
A lively collection of 12 traditional songs that pay homage to the communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. Discover stories about children playing in the schoolyard, sisters braiding each other’s hair, and parents dancing late into the night.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
The Hummingbird Sings and Dances
Latin American Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
An extraordinary collection of 19 traditional nursery rhymes and lullabies in Spanish originating from Latin America that have withstood the test of time. Warm, colourful illustrations and vibrant music transport listeners to a playful, fanciful world inhabited by singing frogs and dancing skeletons!
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs from a Journey with a Parrot – Book 1
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Brazil and Portugal
The music styles of samba, modinha, and fandango, not to mention a velvety smooth bossa nova, rule in this diverse 15-song collection. Spanning Lisbon to Bahia, and Porto to Rio, a range of play-time songs showcase work, play, courtship, love, and travel themes.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs in the Shade of the Flamboyant Tree
French Creole Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
Imagine a daily island hubbub with warm breezes, saltwater, music flowing through a marketplace of cinnamon, fresh roasted coffee, bananas, and raw cocoa. 30 traditional French-Creole lullabies and nursery rhymes from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, and Réunion pay homage to community, family ties, love, and life’s passages.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs from the Baobab
African Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
Warm sunsets, family mealtimes, laughter, and motherhood, are woven into the music creating this picture book’s unique ambiance. A wellspring of traditional African lullaby and nursery rhyme performances come to life in 29 songs that give delight to the senses.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs in the Shade of the Olive Tree – Book 1
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from the Maghreb
Discover a North African journey of traditional music from Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This collection offers a 30-song anthology performed in Arabic and Berber, and is a grand achievement in its eclectic selection of melodies.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Ukraine
A riveting selection of 20 nursery rhymes and lullabies from Ukraine, collected from refugees living in France, Germany and Poland.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs in the Shade of the Oak Tree
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Ireland
A diverse collection of 14 songs drawn from all over Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of music filled with pride and passion.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Songs from the Garden of Eden
Jewish Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
An extraordinary repertoire featuring 28 Jewish nursery rhymes, lullabies, and songs originating from the Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Yemenite communities.
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon
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Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay informed about our new releases and events and for a chance to win our subscriber giveaway. To order books for your library or bookstore, please contact Hornblower Books/University of Toronto Press (Canada, United States) and MMS/BookSource (United Kingdom). For additional information, email info@thesecretmountain.com.