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Classic Children's Songs

Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional features to aid comprehension include the musical notes of the song, a section on the activity's gestures, a brief overview of the history or meaning of the song, a section on the social-emotional, educational, and physical benefits of poems and activity songs, and an introduction to the illustrator.

Five Little Ducks
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

This fun nursery rhyme tells of five little ducklings that follow one of their siblings who has a particular feather on his back. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 360
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Five Little Monkeys
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

Five naughty monkeys jump on a bed, only to end up hurting their heads one by one. Will they ever learn? More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 170
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Grey Squirrel
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

Grey squirrel, swish your bushy tail! This fun activity song will put a bounce in children's steps and a smile on every face. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 220
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Here We Go Looby Loo
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

Shake those hands and feet to inspire movement as you read along with this popular nursery song. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 120
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
If You're Happy and You Know It
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

Enjoy this classic activity song that involves hands, feet, and even shouting! More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 80
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
London Bridge Is Falling Down
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

London Bridge is falling down! What can we do to keep it standing? Children love this enchanting book and the fun activity it contains. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 360
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Pease Porridge Hot
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

A young girl says this classic rhyme as she serves her dolls pease porridge at a tea party. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 60
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

A child begs her father to take her to the baseball game, where she roots for the home team and eats peanuts and Cracker Jack. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 500
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

This classic song about a traveling bear takes him from one side of a mountain to the other. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 10
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Farmer in the Dell
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

This silly song has everything, from a farmer and his wife to cows, cats, and cheese! More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 220
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

Climb up the waterspout with the familiar itsy bitsy spider. Rain or shine, he's always ready to play. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 370
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Wheels on the Bus
From the Series: Classic Children's Songs

By swishing their hands like wipers and beeping like a horn, readers take a journey on a school bus with this rhyme that keeps them moving. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 1
  • Lexile 300
  • Copyright 2023
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5

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