Rhymes
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Humpty Who?: A Crash Course in 80 Nursery Rhymes for Clueless Moms and Dads
Griffin, Jennifer
A collection of classic nursery rhymes, contemporary songs, and finger plays aimed at helping parents interact with babies, with instructions for related movements and activities, historical information about some rhymes, and a CD containing music for thirty-five of the songs.

The Big Book of Stories, Songs and Sign Alongs: Programs for Babies, Toddlers and Families
Maddigan, Beth

The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories, and Fingerplays
Schiller, Pam, Raffael Lara-Alecio, and Beverly J. Irby
Did you know that children who are exposed to just 50 words of a second language prior to age six develop an "ear" for the sounds of that language? "The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories, and Fingerplaysoffers over 450 selections, with Spanish on one page and English on the opposite. Children will be thrilled to learn new words to their favorite Spanish and English tunes. At the same time, they will build vocabulary and explore the sounds of both languages-important skills for beginning readers! Organized by theme for easy use, this invaluable collection provides a springboard for teaching a second language and for working in a bilingual classroom.

The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays & Chants : Over 700 selections
Silberg, Jackie & Pam Schiller
This bestselling book now comes with a double CD featuring 50 songs. The book gives children a variety of ways to fall in love with rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and structural sequence--important building blocks for future readers.

This Little Piggy: Lap Songs, Finger Plays, Clapping Games, and Pantomine Rhymes
Yolen, Jane
A collection of more than 60 lap songs, singing games and nursery rhymes involving various parts of the body, to be used with very young children

What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read With Your Child-- and all the best times to read them 
Allyn, Pam
This book celebrates the power of reading aloud with children. In many ways, books provide the first opportunity for children to begin to reflectively engage with and understand the world around them. Not only can parents entertain their child and convey the beauty of language through books, they can also share their values and create lasting connections.

How to get your child to love reading
Codell, Esmé Raji
Blending her experience as both a teacher and a parent with a passion for children's literature, Codell presents this indispensable resource for parents that put children on the road to reading. The book includes fun-filled activities that emphasize excitement and thousands of book recommendations on a variety of subjects.

Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment
Hamilton, Emma Walton
This book offers creative strategies, tips, and activities to help young people discover--or rediscover--the joy and empowerment of reading.

The Read Aloud Handbook
Trelease, Jim
For more than two decades, millions of parents and educators have turned to Trelease's beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Now this new edition imparts the benefits, rewards, and importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation.

Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
Fox, Mem
This book shows how bonding through books will help children learn to read before beginning school.

Every Child Ready to Read: Literacy Tips for Parents
The Lee Pesky Learning Center
Offered in a checklist format, this handy guide for parents features tips and tricks for encouraging young children to read.

The Between the Lions Book for Parents : Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Child Learn to Read
Rath, Linda K. and Louise Kennedy ; with a foreword by Christopher Cerf.
This lively and much-needed guide for parents is chock full of information, activities, and tips for helping their children learn to read, based on the award-winning PBS series.

Wow! I'm Reading!: Fun Activities to Make Reading Happen
Hauser, Jill Frankel
Here are 50 engaging activities that help teach young children to read. The book developes phonemic awareness, helps kids master the alphabet, empowers kids with phonics skills, and tunes kids into the exciting world of print.

Pick Me UP!@funSongs for Learning Sign
Berg, Robert
Featuring a variety of musical styles ranging from jazz, calypso, and reggae to country, rock, and soul, this set was created especially for parents and caregivers looking for fun ways to introduce signs to their children

More Tickles & Tunes
Reid-Naiman, Kathy
A collection of 35 traditional and contemporary tickles, rhymes, knee bounces, singing games and lullabies for children.

American Folk, Game & Activity Songs for Children
Seeger, Pete
Kick off your shoes, tap your feet, and clap your hands along with Pete Seeger, whose contagious performances have introduced generations of children to the richness of traditional American music. Pete Seeger presents 22 songs for young children that the whole family will enjoy.

Little Songs for Little Me
Stewart, Nancy
Do you ever wish you could remember a melody from a childhood song? Do you wish you could access it quickly and have a small motor activity or visual aid to keep your child involved with the song? Nancy Stewart has created this collection of 32 traditional songs and finger plays in an easy to use format

Baby-O!
Sunseri, Marylee
This CD includes a variety of activity songs for baby playtime. Developmental activities accompany lyrics.