This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining
introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship, family,
discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of one-of-a-kind
barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of classical music, children
tune in to a variety of musical styles and multi-cultural experiences.
The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the
pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language.
Learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with these 24 simply worded
songs that take children on a wild musical odyssey through the letters A
to Z. Zany, hilarious characters--from a friendly ghost who delivers
fruit-filled flans on a bicycle and a twisted turtle who feels a tad
bare under her shell to Jon le pigeon (John the Pigeon), a four-legged
bird who loves to tap to the beat--come to life through expressive
watercolor illustrations that highlight each catchy lyric. The
accompanying CD features a fusion of rock, pop, world, and folk music
performed exquisitely by seasoned singers and talented musicians who
incorporate a wide array of instruments, among them the xylophone, the
glockenspiel, and the pedal steel guitar, into the tunes. Children are
sure to clap their hands and join in on the theme song, "Sing It Again,"
at the end.
