They say that music has the power to soothe the savage beast, but what about a baby? This collection of rhymes and songs offers pieces ranging from the traditional “Trot Trot to Boston” to Woody Guthrie’s “Jig Along Home.” Theo Heras, well-known children’s librarian and talented performer, shares ten favorite songs and rhymes and suggests how they can be used by parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers. Vibrant illustrations by Jennifer Herbert narrate a day in the life of a baby and his quirky family. Young ones will enjoy spending time with them as they sing, clap, and bounce the day away.

A selection of rhymes, songs and stories to use in play with babies, new to two years of age. All of the activities and tips for using them show parents and caregivers how to play with their babies in ways that will promote their language, social, emotional, and intellectual development. And it's fun for both parent and child.

They say that music has the power to soothe the savage beast, but what about a baby? This collection of rhymes and songs offers pieces ranging from the traditional “Trot Trot to Boston” to Woody Guthrie’s “Jig Along Home.” Theo Heras, well-known children’s librarian and talented performer, shares ten favorite songs and rhymes and suggests how they can be used by parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers. Vibrant illustrations by Jennifer Herbert narrate a day in the life of a baby and his quirky family. Young ones will enjoy spending time with them as they sing, clap, and bounce the day away.

This book is for anyone involved with babies, be they professional care givers, parents or extended family. Caring for a tiny baby can be unbelievably demanding. One of the simplest things to do to comfort, distract or entertain is to sing and talk to them.The songs and rhymes are mainly traditional and are suitable for children from birth to school entry. The focus in this book is on the earliest stages of development, from birth to three months, and from four to six months. This is to make it easier to find a rhyme or song that will suit what babies are doing during this period. As babies grow, the songs and rhymes in this collection can be adapted to become 'action songs' and 'fingerplays' for when they are toddlers and pre-schoolers.

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.