The Book of Call & Response (First Steps in Music series) [Paperback]

John M. Feierabend (Author), Tim Caton (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

This book is for ages 3 to 7 years. Whether sung around a campfire, in the classroom, or on a family road trip, call and response songs, in which a leader sings a phrase and a group sings back a reply, are an engaging interactive experience for kids. Historically, the songs in this collection were sung by workers in the field or sailors on ships, helping to pass the time and keep the workers in sync with one another. Kids today will love these classic folk songs because the easy call-and-response style takes no time to learn, letting everyone join in and enjoy these accessible and lively songs.

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About the Author

John M. Feierabend is the founder of the Center for Music and Movement in the Early Years and is chair of the music education department of the Hartt School of Music. He is the author of the books in the First Steps in Music series. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Gia Publications (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579992153
• ISBN-13: 978-1579992156
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get children singing!, September 12, 2008

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Emilie C. Bova "pianomom" (Florida,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Call & Response (First Steps in Music series) (Paperback)

Like his Echo Songbook, John M. Feierabend is a genius at getting children to have fun singing. I use this book often in elementary music classes.The songs are short and singable. They have an authentic folk feel to them. Even PreK children love the call and response tunes.