Posts Tagged ‘culture’

Good Night World

Monday, March 1st, 2010

You have probably seen the Good Night Our World series in all kinds of places from libraries to airports. Each board book celebrates a certain area or topic such as Denver, Montreal, California, the Beach or the Farm.  But Good Night World, the latest book in the series allows toddlers and preschoolers to travel the planet just before they’re tucked into their own cozy beds for the night.  As if mountains, dinosaur digs, and volcanoes aren’t enough to stimulate the curiosity of any child, this board book introduces children to camel rides in the desert, kayaking on the Arctic and a quick tour of the Great Wall of China.

New and exciting vocabulary words are just a page away, and new concepts like protecting wetlands, cleaning up beaches, and conserving water and electricity are presented in rhyming words and colorful illustrations little kids can understand. The book ends with that wonder of all wonders, gazing at the stars above.

Baby Einstein: World Music

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Parents have a real desire to introduce their children to different cultures and this CD from the Baby Einstein Company ties us all together with music from Africa to Australia.  And, of course, it’s not just for babies––older children and parents are sure to appreciate the global sounds from seven continents.  You’ll be glad you added Baby Einstein:  World Music to your collection.

A preview of songs:  African Savanna Morning(references melody Are You Sleeping/), Eagle Song (Hopi Tribe)/Billy Boy–A North American Medley, Contradance 9, Beethoven, Alouette (vocal in French), Kogame, Kogame (vocal in Japanese, Shoo Fly (vocal in English), Rainstick Joe–Australia, Trepak, Tchaikovsky, Jasmine Flower, China. There are twenty selection in all on this CD.