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Here is a joyous, festive celebration of songs for children from all over Latin America. Popular performer & songwriter Jose-Luis Orozco has collected 27 songs, chants, & rhymes, ranging form such favorites as Los pollitosÓ ( The Baby ChicksÓ) & Naranja dulceÓ ( Sweet OrangeÓ) to others less familiar but equally engaging. Every song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements for piano, voice, & guitar; the lyrics are given in both Spanish & singable English. Offers background notes & suggestions for group sing-alongs, hand gestures, & games as well. The whimsical, sparkling collage illus. & rainbow-bright borders shimmer with movement. Includes selections appropriate for holiday… Read more

Here is a joyous, festive celebration of songs for children from all over Latin America. Popular performer & songwriter Jose-Luis Orozco has collected 27 songs, chants, & rhymes, ranging form such favorites as Los pollitosÓ ( The Baby ChicksÓ) & Naranja dulceÓ ( Sweet OrangeÓ) to others less familiar but equally engaging. Every song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements for piano, voice, & guitar; the lyrics are given in both Spanish & singable English. Offers background notes & suggestions for group sing-alongs, hand gestures, & games as well. The whimsical, sparkling collage illus. & rainbow-bright borders shimmer with movement. Includes selections appropriate for holiday celebrations, birthdays, bedtime, & other occasions.