“Now I like books and they like me, so when I go to the library, I sit down in my favorite chair and check to see who’s there.”
Excerpt from THE LIBRARY BOOK.
All tagged children's music
The Laurie Berkner Band: Waiting for the Elevator
Mini Me and discovered The Laurie Berkner Band when the band was featured on Jack’s Big Music Show on Nick Jr and Noggin. Her fun and catchy songs were so loved in our house that we had to buy ALL of her albums.
I Like The Me I See
In our current culture, when our little ones may be learning that they might not have the right hair color, or skin tone, or nose, or clothes, or verbal skills to be accepted, I love Culture Queen’s simple but profound message: I LIKE THE ME I SEE.
Hibernate With Me
On first read, Hibernate With Me, written by Benjamin Sheuer and illustrated by Jemima Williams, is a lullaby for convincing your child to go to bed. On further re-reads, I’m enamored with the constant refrain that this mommy or daddy bear will always, always, ALWAYS be there for their baby bear.
Monster Boogie
Monster Boogie as its re-incarnation of a picture book is such a pleasure to sing. Yes, sing. I couldn't help but sing the book the first time I read it to Little Lion because I know this song too well. And I'm a bit tone deaf.
Kat Writes a Song
In Kat Writes a Song by Greg Foley, Kat works hard to create a song, and then she second-guesses herself. We've all been there. Thinking we're creating something fantastic, especially as a writer, and then we start to let the doubts creep in. What I admire about Foley's story is that he shows Kat persevering through the creative process, and then sharing her joy.
Pillowland
As a pediatrician, I talk about sleep habits every day. And I admit to my patient families that my girls weren't the best sleepers. Despite that, we still tried to establish a routine early on: after Mini Me started solids at six months of age, Mr. Bookworm would feed her a rice cereal snack and read her books.
One way to re-focus on bedtime is to have the last book of the night be something about bedtime. We have some all-time faves, including The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. And now, Laurie Berkner has teamed up with Camille Garoche to translate her "Pillowland" song into the picture book market.
Music to Boogie To
Laurie Berkner (along with the Laurie Berkner Band!) has a knack for creating music that is age-appropriate, catchy, and fun to sing along and dance to. Yes, even for adults.
A Day in the Life of a Bookworm
Dr. Bookworm takes you on a Day-in-the-Life of her Bookworm family as they attended the L.A. Times Festival of Books.