From Hal Leonard

Traditional Latin American Folk Songs For Children

collected and edited by Mirna Y. Cabrera and Martha E. Esquenazi

Singing songs and playing games are fundamental parts of a child's life, no matter what language we speak. Experience Hispanic-American heritage and traditions with this collection of children's folksongs.

This collection features reproducible, singable melodies and game instructions, with their cultural background. Both authors are of Cuban origin and have collected songs that will appeal to a wide audience, whether or not you can read music, speak Spanish, or in the case of small children, read at all. English translations, a pronunciation guide, and curricular indices are also included. The CD provides quality demonstration recordings of children singing the songs unaccompanied, as they are traditionally performed. This collection provides parents and teachers with all the necessary tools for teaching the basic elements of music and Hispanic culture, which will be fun for children today and for generations to come. There are 34 songs, including: Patito Patito, Manola, Los Pollitos, Si Este Niño Se Durmiera, Cucú Cantaba La Rana, Estaba La Caravela, A La Rueda Rueda, Juan Pirulero, and many more. (Grades PreK-6)