Primary Book Shelf

A DOG THAT LOVES THE ORCHESTRA

JAKE-THE PHILHARMONIC DOG

Inspired by the real-life mascot of the New York Philharmonic, Jake comes to the orchestra rehearsals with his owner, the principal stagehand. The dog loves to listen to the music, and when a crisis develops, Jake steps onstage and steals the show! A pitch-perfect introduction to the different sounds of the Orchestra. By Karen LeFrak, illustrated by Marcin Baranski.

SHP 351
Ages 6-12
28 pages hardbound
$16.95

A VERY FUNNY NEW BOOK !

Dog Train-Rock-Roll-with CD

From the Philadelphia Chickens' team - a new rock album. 17 songs and 17 "tracks" on the CD. Songs called Sneakers, Broccoli, I Need a Nap, Boring Song, all sung by familiar but unexpected names such as Weird Al Yankovic, Hootie and the Blowfish, Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme and lots more. Hours of energetic fun . Pages of great illustrations.

"Do-on't give me that broccoLEE. Uh-oh-oh"

SHP 346
Ages 3-50
64 pages, hardcover with CD
$17.95

Freddie the Frog... Part2!

THE BASS CLEF MONSTER

This is the second book in the adventures of the fabled Freddie the Frog. In this story Freddie introduces readers to the Bass Clef which serves as a pictorial outline of his hibernation dream. Wonderful pictures explain the facts and make up a beloved story. The CD narrates the story and includes 8 tracks or related songs.

The Thump in the Night
(Freddie the Frog)

Introduce readers to the fundamental music concepts in a fun and exciting way. The adventures of Freddie the Frog tells of the Treble Clef where he lives. The staff comes to life through these adventures. The CD contains two sing-along songs and instructions. You can even buy the frog to help you!

SHP 321
Ages 4-9
hardcover Book-CD
$23.95

SHP 322
Freddie the Frog Puppet
$19.00

JUMP UP!

Dan Zanes is back! A richly illustrated collection of four traditional, and one original song. When you hear the CD and look at this book, you just have to sing and dance. “Going to Boston, Mango Walk, Sail away Laddies Haul and Tow, and Jump Up” You’ll agree, Dan Zanes can’t be topped! No primary school should be without this book.

SHP 323
Ages 3-10
hardcover Book-CD
$16.99

Cat’s Paws

Songs for Moving and Playing These 20 new songs include movements and activities. They are useful in school, daycare or at home. The CD features the full performance of all the songs and each song can be reproduced, making this a very economical set of lessons. A wide range of subjects from “Shipwreck”, “Move Your Feet”to”I can’t Hoola.”

SHP 324
Ages 3-8
Softcover Book-CD
$24.95

Wiggle Time - DVD

16 Wiggly-Giggly Songs on DVD

It’s Wiggle Time! If you don’t know this DVD yet, we guarantee that you will never forget it, and you children probably know it already!. These Australian fellows are the Pied Pipers of the pre-school set with songs like “Here Comes a Bear” “Five Little Ducks” “Henry the Octipus” “Captain Featherwood” and many more. 30 Minutes of Fun “Get ready to Wiggle”

SHP 753
30 Minutes W/Bonus features DVD
$17.95

There was an Old Lady-
Who Swallowed A Fly

Any child who knows this song will LOVE this book. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, the song is illustrated by the renown Simms Taback. Known for his Smithsonian Calendars as well as greeting cards, these funny pages with cut outs of the old Gal’s tummy make this book very hard to put down. Guaranteed to change a rainy day!

SHP 343
Ages 3-8
30 pages hardcover
$15.99

Take Me Out Of The Bathtub

(and other silly songs)

Remember ‘Take me out to the Ball Game’ and “I’ve Been Workin' on the Railroad” ? Well forget them. Alan Katz has turned all your old favorite songs on their ears. “Oh Susanna” becomes “I’m so Carsick. Row, Row Row Your Boat becomes Go, Go Go to Bed”. Well, you get the idea. 14 Very funny, very silly songs!

SHP 319
Ages 5-11
30 pages hardcover
$15.95

My Family Plays Music

This spunky little girl introduces us to all the members of her family and joins each of them in everything from Rock, Jazz to Church Music and Polkas. Judy Cox along with Elbrite Brown show us how this family can celebrate!

SHP 317
Ages 5-10
32 pages hardcover
$16.95

Musical Instrument Coloring Book

24 pages to color. Each page has a big alphabet letter and an instrument. (“W” is a washboard) Hours of happy work for musical kids. Lots to learn from an early age!

SHP 320
Ages 4-10
24 pages soft cover
$5.95

Philadelphia Chickens

This funny book and CD is billed as an imaginary musical revue. 18 fabulous songs and illustrations are performed by an all-star cast: Meryl Streep, Patti LuPone and others. Written, illustrated and directed by Sandra Boynton. Pictures and words for each song plus the music in the back, not to mention the ever useful diagram for dancing the “Chicken Jive”.

SHP 233
Ages 3-10
hardcover Book-CD
$16.95

Rhinoceros Tap

TaDAAAAAAAA! Another funny book like Philadelphia Chickens next door. Songs and a CD that have swing, charm, pizzaz and all the things little listeners want. Great songs and pictures with names like “I love you more than Cheese” and ”Tickle Time.” 15 zany, original songs.

SHP 291
Ages 3-10
hardcover Book-CD
$16.95

Music Is

Lloyd Moss has written another captivating music book. With artwork by Philippe Petit Roulet, we are shown that we are so used to having music in our lives that we aren’t always aware of it. A rhyming salute to the many ways in which people enjoy music. Music touches us all differently.

SHP 275
Ages 5-9
20 pages hardcover
$14.99

Meet the Orchestra

All of the instruments of the orchestra are described and are delightfully played by an assortment of loveable animals and creatures. The lion is the conductor, and the whole group comes together to play at the end. Written by Ann Hayes and illustrated by Karmen Thompson.

SHP 225
Ages 5-9 30 pages - softcover
$6.00