The Book of Wiggles & Tickles: Wonderful Songs and Rhymes Passed Down from Generation to Generation for Infants & Toddlers (First Steps in Music series) (Paperback)

by John M. Feierabend (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...if you're looking for an easy way to introduce your child to the wonderful world of music, this new book series is a great place to start..." -- Christian Parenting Today

"This rich collection of classic treasures that John Feieraband has gathered can easily nourish both children and their adults." -- Fred Rogers, creator and host, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Product Description
For generations, the songs and rhymes of American folk culture have delighted little ones and connected adult and child. These treasures were once passed on from parent or grandparent to child, but are now in danger of being lost and forgotten with changes in technology and family structure. This series helps to develop a young child's imagination and musical sensibilities, as well as create an intimate quiet time between parent and child.

Here is the text and musical notation of 88 toe-wiggling and tummy-tickling songs and rhymes for adults to share with children, such as "This Little Piggy" and "These Are Baby's Fingers." Once there were many rhymes that evoked make-believe situations while wiggling baby's fingers and toes. Unfortunately, few are recalled today. Other rhymes that involved drawing a circle in a baby's palm or on a baby's tummy and then ending with a gentle tickle are also becoming extinct. Here, in one book, is the largest known collection of those songs and rhymes.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Gia Publications (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579990533
• ISBN-13: 978-1579990534
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, May 12, 2009

By	Kristen L. Galardi "GalardiStudios" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've spoke with and taken classes from John Feierabend several times. His First Steps curriculum is perfect for parents to use with their children. This book in particular focuses on rhymes and chants (simple ones) that have been around forever in American and European culture. It's great if parents already know folk tales, rhymes and folk songs because they grew up with that at home, but for those parents who don't really know too many songs, chants or rhymes this book will quickly become a favorite. It's a necessary addition to the entire set of First Steps books.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not necessary, April 6, 2009

By	J. A. Holley "Mamma" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was o.k., but not necessary...I thought it might have some fun ideas to share, but has mostly poems that I already knew, and my daughter had no interest.