Dream Songs Night Songs from Belgium to Brazil [With CD]
Patrick Lacoursiere
(Author)
Sylvie Bourbonnière
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
A dreamy bedtime story and 13 lullabies from around the world. The sounds of lullabies from Belgium to Brazil resonate within the folds of this musical picture book. Drift away to places like Italy, Cameroon, Indonesia, Seychelles, Israel, Germany, and Occitania with soothing melodies sung in their original language. A bedtime story presented in English, French, and Spanish, and dreamlike illustrations reflect each song's subject and country of origin. Performers Bïa, Marco Calliari, Hart-Rouge, Paul Kunigis, Penny Lang, Luc Lopez, Muna Mingole, Zal Idrissa Sissokho, and Lynda Thalie share their culture with warm vocals and harmonies, supported by musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. Includes a CD (and unique digital download code) featuring 13 songs. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Secret Mountain
Publish Date
November 01, 2008
Pages
36
Dimensions
8.2 X 7.8 X 0.3 inches | 0.6 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9782923163321
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Patrick Lacoursière is a producer and journalist originally from Saskatchewan. He is the author of the award-winning three-part collection Dream Songs Night Songs, published by The Secret Mountain. Sylvia Bourbonnière's illustrations have been published by The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune and People Magazine. She has also illustrated several children's books including Tales from the Isle of Spice and Contes d'Afrique.
Reviews
"Inspires the imagination, explores world cultures and soothes tired little souls into dreamland."--CANADIAN FAMILY