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Allons Dancer! (Let's Dance!)

Performed by Marie-Louise Desage & Didier Prossaird. CD. approx. 40 min. Whistlefritz. 2014. $14.99. ISBN unavail.
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PreS-Gr 2—This collection of original and traditional tunes joins other world language immersion materials for young children produced by Whistlefritz. These songs use repetition of words and phrases to make it easy for youngsters to learn to speak French in context. Bandleader Prossaird provides the essential musical support for each song that makes them pop with kid appeal. Highlights include "Quand Je Serai Frand" ("When I'm Big"), "Un, Deux et Trois" (a counting song), "Ya Pas de Fête Sans Gateau" ("It's Not a Party Without a Cake"), and "La Tête, Les Épaules" ("Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"). A delightful surprise is the French twist given to "Le Vieux MacDonald" ("Old MacDonald Had a Farm"). An enclosed lyric book with translations will help adults learn along with the kiddos. Bravo.—Stephanie Bange, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Reviewed by Stephanie Bange , Nov 01, 2014

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