Stories and Music for All Eyes and Ears! The Secret Mountain is committed to sharing music and stories across cultures and generations highlighting collaborative efforts between authors, songwriters and illustrators from around the globe. As an independent children’s press, we believe that libraries and bookstores provide an essential playground for a child’s imagination and encourage our readers and listeners to support their local literary communities.
SEPTEMBER 2023 LULLABIES AND NURSERY RHYMES FROM AROUND THE WORLD MUSICAL PICTURE BOOK DIGITAL AUDIO EDITION LISTEN ONLINE – QR CODE INCLUDED
Lyrics appear transcribed in their original language and translated to English, followed by extensive notes describing the cultural background of each song.
SONGS IN THE SHADE OF THE CASHEW AND COCONUT TREES From West Africa and the Caribbean (Book 1) Collected by Nathalie Soussana Illustrated by Judith Gueyfier 12 traditional songs that introduce children to a wide array of styles—nursery rhymes from Gabon, lullabies from Cape Verde, rumbas from the Congo, work songs from Jamaica—are all performed exquisitely by men, women, and children in more than 13 languages. Luminous artwork and homegrown instruments, such as the djembe, cavaquinho and Peul flute, round off this wonderful celebration of history, language, and culture. CHILDREN’S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD WINNER PARENTS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
MUSICAL PICTURE BOOK / ISBN 9782898360442 Hardback / Full colour / 36 pp / 25 cm x 25 cm 12 recordings online (23 minutes) QR code to major streaming platforms Age 3 to 7 years BIC/Thema Code B1M79 / C1M79 CBMC Code YBCS – Price £11.99
The vibrant colors mirror the diversity of each country and ethnic group, and the tunes are catchy and easy to hum. Readers will dance in their dreams. KIRKUS REVIEWS
SONGS FROM A JOURNEY WITH A PARROT From Brazil and Portugal (Book 1) Collected by Magdeleine Lerasle Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty 15 lullabies and nursery rhymes that invite children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life blend samba, modinha, fandango and bossa nova, and are performed by an ensemble of women, men and children. This uplifting and enchanting production captures the convergence of rich, diverse styles. This set is an excellent addition to multicultural children’s music collections. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
MUSICAL PICTURE BOOK / ISBN 9782898360473 Hardback / Full colour / 36 pp / 25 cm x 25 cm 15 recordings online (23 minutes) QR code to major streaming platforms Age 3 to 7 years BIC/Thema Code B1M79 / C1M79 CBMC Code YBCS – Price £11.99
SONGS IN THE SHADE OF THE OLIVE TREE From Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and France (Book 1) Collected by Hafida Favret and Magdeleine Lerasle Illustrated by Nathalie Novi 15 songs presented in Arabic, Berber and French that will draw children into a musical journey across North Africa, from the Sahara Desert through the Atlas Mountains to the Mediterranean Sea. This inspiring collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes performed by women, men and children, captures the meeting of ancient and modern styles. It’s an absolute delight to musical ears. Absolutely beautiful! ABC DIARIES
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MUSICAL PICTURE BOOK / ISBN 9782898360459 Hardback / Full colour / 36 pp / 25 cm x 25 cm 15 recordings online (17 minutes) QR code to major streaming platforms Age 3 to 7 years BIC/Thema Code B1M79 / C1M79 CBMC Code YBCS – Price £11.99
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