The Best Primary-Grade Music Resources for Libraries and Classrooms

The Best Primary-Grade Music Resources for Libraries and Classrooms

In this School Library Journal article on the importance of music in libraries, Sarah Bayliss includes a sidebar of music books and media recommendations from two librarians, Beverly Wrigglesworth and Veronica DeFazio:

  • All Together Now: Songs to Sing with Children by Kim Lehman (Kim Lehman, 2006)
  • Animal Songs by Tom Arma (Madacy Entertainment Group, 2004)
  • Anna and the Cupcakes by Bari Koral (Loopytunes, 2012)
  • Bob’s Favorite Sing Along Songs by Bob McGrath (Bob’s Kids Music, 2013)
  • Great Big Sun by Justin Roberts (Carpet Square, 2001)
  • In a Heartbeat by Laura Doherty (CD Baby, 2014)
  • Little Ditties for Itty Bitties by Michele Valeri (Cathy & Marcy’s Song Shop, 2010)
  • Little Seed: Songs for Children by Woody Guthrie by Elizabeth Mitchell (Folkways, 2012)
  • One Elephant, Deux Elephants by Lois and Bram Sharon (Elephant Records, 2002)
  • Outer Space by Dino O’Dell (CD Baby, 2012)
  • Sing It! Say It! Stamp It! Sway It! by Peter and Ellen Allard (80-Z Music, 1999)
  • Sticky Bubble Gum and Other Tasty Tunes by Carole Peterson (Macaroni Soup, 2002)
  • Tickles and Tunes by Kathy Reid Naiman (Merriweather Records, 1997)
  • What I Like! A Kid’s Collections of Songs and Smiles by the Champaign (IL) Public Library (2011)
  • Wiggle and Whirl by Sue Schnitzer (Wee Bee Music, 2000)

“Why Music Matters: Library Music Programs Are Fun and Support Early Learning” by Sarah Bayliss in School Library Journal, July 2014 (Vol. 60, #7,p. 20-23), www.slj.com

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