15 Songs Every Kid Should Know

PreS-Gr 3—Cajun, bluegrass, rockabilly, and folk sounds combine to bring new life to 15 standard songs. Featuring a variety of artists such as Adam Falcon, The Bossy Frog Band, and The Upsouth Twisters, songs such as "5 Green and Speckled Frogs," "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain," and "Shoo Fly" are given new twists that children will enjoy. Yvette McLarty tells an entertaining fable version of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" followed by Frankie D & Steven Bernstein's snazzy interpretation of the song. Also included are updated versions of "Old McDonald" and "I've Been Working on the Railroad," and more traditional takes on "Waltzing Matilda" and "Hush Little Baby." While all of these songs may be found in other collections, the musical genres included here are new, giving the songs a fresh sound that will appeal to children and adults alike. With running times between two and four minutes, these songs could be used in story times or classroom activities. A solid purchase.—Veronica De Fazio, Plainfield Public Library District, IL