The Raffi Singable Songbook: A Collection of 51 Songs from Raffi's First Three Records for Young Children [Spiral-bound]

Raffi (Author), Joyce Yamamoto (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 1988 | Age Level: 3 and up

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS Up The bubbling joie de vivre of Raffi's renditions of original and traditional songs is now made available in written form. Each volume includes music, text, and chord changes for three albums. Raffi Singable Songbook has an index by album, suggested songs for beginning players, and guitar and ukelele chords. The 2nd Raffi Songbook uses one comprehensive index, omits ukelele fingerings, and includes suggestions for rhythm instruments. The first book's appearance is enhanced tremendously by the addition of paintings and drawings by Canadian children. The second book, in spite of attractive borders and headings, is comparatively dull visually. Musical arrangements are simple, considering the often complex rhythms employed. These songs, in transcription as well as in recording, bring out the child in singers and listeners of all ages. There are silly songs, spiritual songs, curious songs, companionable songs, instructive songs, and songs of other cultures. All make a joyful noise. Having them in book form is a boon for piano students, preschool teachers, and parentsnot to mention story time presenters. Dana Whitney Pinizzotto, Dallas Public Library
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 106 pages
• Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc. (June 25, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517566370
• ISBN-13: 978-0517566374
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young and old, April 12, 2008

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J. Abbott "Zoomer" (Portland, OR - United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought this compilation primarily to get the sheet music for "Robin in the Rain." The book is packed with great tunes. Here in the Pacific Northwest we see lots of robins in the rain as they enjoy the worms that the rain drives out. My troup of ukulele playing performers has added "Robin in the Rain" to our tune list for performances at senior residences and children's groups. We'll add more from this collection. Buy one if you can find it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Songbook for little kid singalongs, July 23, 2008

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Osbert Ponder "Independent thinker" (Turlock, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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Raffi's positive spirit shines on his albums - which I recommend for your kids. These songs bear repetition well, which is good because your kids will want to hear and sing them a lot. Traditionals, some updated in the folk tradition of old tune, new words, and some new tunes.

And it's a good book for learning guitar - kids love singing the same song again and again, and that's a good way to learn!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Songs for Kids, February 7, 2010

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Josie Bowman "Haydn's Mom" (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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This book has so many classic kids' songs. It is a great book for parents and early childhood educators who aren't afraid to belt it out!