My Aunt Came Back (First Steps in Music series) [Hardcover]

John M. Feierabend (Adapter), Melanie Champagne (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: First Steps in Music series

Revisiting a folk music classic, this delightfully illustrated picture book adds an unexpected twist to a timeless song, building to a hilarious conclusion certain to engage children time and again. No one knows where the lyrics of this fanciful rhyme originated, although the melody is certainly based on the classic tune “How Dry I Am.” Sung as an echo song, and accompanied by hand motions, children will laugh out loud at the antics of the Aunt, who in each verse travels to another strange place and brings back some unusual things. A fully notated version of the music with all words and hand motions is included.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Lullabies, simple songs, and rhymes! They are so much more than notes and rhythm—they have a way of bringing adults and children close together in warm, fun, loving ways. This rich collection of classic treasures that John Feierabend has gathered can easily nourish both children and their adults."  —Fred Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

About the Author

John M. Feierabend is the author of Frog in the Meadow, Ride Away on Your Horses, and Round and Round the Garden. He is a professor of music education at The University of Hartford's Hartt School of music, dance, and theater. He lives in Hartford, Connecticut. Melanie Champagne is an illustrator. She lives in Somers, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gia Publications (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579996809
• ISBN-13: 978-1579996802
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Stop Singing, October 28, 2008

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Elisabeth Cheedie "Mrs. N." - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Aunt Came Back (First Steps in Music series) (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent way to connect visual and aural learning. The illustrations are vivid and appropriate...my elementary students can't get enough of it. They write new verses each week!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for preschool and early elementary, August 22, 2008

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kris10marie (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Aunt Came Back (First Steps in Music series) (Hardcover)

This is a nicely illustrated version of a traditional song. Echoed phrases help get kids singing. The motions are fun and silly and involve the whole body. (It's not just hand motions as stated in the description.) With the book, you also get access to a free mp3 recording download of the song.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Song with Great Illustrations, July 19, 2008

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This review is from: My Aunt Came Back (First Steps in Music series) (Hardcover)

I loved this song when I was in school, and the illustrations in this book are fantastic. I will definitely be using this in my classroom.