Archive for June 14th, 2011
Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the stars and stripes as the national flag in 1777.
I think two songs beautifully capture the joy and celebration of our dear national symbol, our National Anthem, ”Star Spangled Banner” (Words by Francis Scott Key, Music by J. Stafford Smith) and ”You’re a Grand Old Flag” (Words and Music by George M. Cohan).
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Star Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Illustrated by Peter Spier
(When it comes to creating accurately detailed pictures that are fun to look at and respect the intelligence of children, you can’t find a better illustrator than Peter Spier. This book features printed music and a detailed essay about the song.)
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Star Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Illustrated by Todd Ouren
(This book features printed music and historical information)
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key
Music by J. Stafford Smith
Edited by Barbie H. Schwaeber
Illustrated by Frank Ordaz
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The Star Spangled Banner
Traditional Tune
Words by Francis Scott Key
Text by Amy Winstead
Illustrated by Bob Dacey and Debra Bandelin
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You’re a Grand Old Flag
Words and music by George M. Cohan
Illustrated by Warren Kimble
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You’re a Grand Old Flag
Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan
Illustrated with Paintings by Norman Rockwell
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You’re a Grand Old Flag
Words and Music by George M. Cohan
Illustrated by Todd Ouren
An interesting Wiki article about flag day, here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(United_States)
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Click the link below for an ever-growing list of Patriotic Singable Picture Books celebrating the
FOURTH OF JULY AND OTHER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HER CITIZENS AND HISTORY
A list of Singable Picture Books celebrating the Fourth of July
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/a-patriotic-list-of-singable-books-for-july-4th/
For a list of lists of Singable Picture Books on an ever-growing and wide variety of Holidays, Special Occasions and Interests, click here:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/song-book-lists-for-all-occasions/
Sing Books Concert Sung by the Students of Mrs. Morgan’s Class on Tuesday Morning
Posted on: June 14, 2011
I’m really looking forward to the Tuesday “Sing Books” concert sung by the students of Mrs. Morgan’s class!
Click this link to print:
SBWE lyric sheets for Mrs. M’s class June 2011 2
Here are the Singable Picture Books that go with the songs the youngsters will sing (in this order):
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All God’s Critters
Words and Music by Bill Staines
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York, 2009
ISBN 987-0-689-86959-4
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A-You’re Adorable
Words and Music by Buddy Kaye, Fred Wise and Sidney Lippman
Illustrated by Martha Alexander
Published by Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA, 1998
ISBN 978-0-7636-0674-9
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Puff the Magic Dragon
Words and Music by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton
Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
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Yellow Submarine (Sing-A-Song Storybook)
Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Illustrated by Cathy Holly
Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, 1993
ISBN 0-7935-1859-8
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Words by Jack Norworth
Music by Albert Von Tilzer
Illustrated by Amiko Hirao
Performed by Carly Simon
This edition gets a GOLD STAR for including the FULL song (both verses and chorus) and a fabulous recording of Carly Simon and her delightful arrangement she made for Ken Burn’s documentary Baseball.
Encore sing-along for everybody after snacks:
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Sunshine on My Shoulders
Words by John Denver
Music by John Denver, Mike Taylor & Dick Kniss
Illustrated by Christopher Canyon
Published by Dawn Publications, Nevada City, CA, 2003
ISBN 1-58469-048-8
