| Spanish Big Book Cassettes |
Mi Rancho
De Colores
Las Maņanitas
Un Elefante Se Balanceaba
Los Pollitos
Osito, Osito
Se Leer Colores
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Buenas
Noches Irene
La Cancion de Opuestos
Yo Tengo Un Gato
Amo Los Montes
Entre Mas Nos Reunimos
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Mi Rancho (My Farm) -
Cassette
This popular and joyful Latin American children's folk song has a
highly repetitive pattern, making it ideal in the development of
language and literacy skills. The universal appeal of the
lyrics: "Vengan a ver mi rancho que hermosa..." ("Come
and see my farm which is so beautiful...") invites children to
sing about farm animals and play with different animal sounds. Similar to the English version, Down on Grandpa's
Farm. |
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De Colores (The Colors) -
Cassette
This is one of the most beautiful and, perhaps, the best-loved
song in the Spanish-speaking world. People often hold hands and
sway as they sing it. The lovely melody and the beautiful lyrics
make memorable this anthem of the United Farm Workers of America,
founded by Cesar Chavez. |
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Las Maņanitas (Early Morning Birthday
Song) - Cassette
All children deserve to know this traditional and well-loved
Mexican song that is sung early in the morning for birthdays and other
special days. While there are many other maņanitas, we believe
this is one of the most common. It is our choice for the
"perfect song" for multi-cultural classroom celebrations. |
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Un Elefante Se Balanceaba (One Elephant Went Out to
Play) - Cassette
Every culture has their own playful, animal counting song for the
young. This well-known one is from Argentina. It can be
dramatized to add to the emotional appeal. Spanish grammar
patterns are learned easily within the song. |
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Los Pollitos (The Baby Chicks)
- Cassette
This delightfully nurturing and well-known children's song from
Cuba speaks to the universal theme of Mamma caring for her
young. Children love to act out being hungry baby chicks whose
mommy feeds them wheat and keeps them warm.
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Osito, Osito
(Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear) - Cassette
Nellie Edge's endearing version of this jump-rope jingle deserves a place in every
classroom library. Adults and children alike can't resist this huggable bear.
"Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, I love you..."
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Se Leer Colores
(I Can Read Colors) - Cassette
"Orange is an orange/Yellow is the sun."
This simple musical rhyme uses color words in a meaningful context.
Illustrations enhance and support the meaning of the text. Success
is reinforced by the final phrase. "I can read. Listen to me."
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Buenas Noches Irene (Good
Night Irene) - Cassette
"Foxes sleep in the forest..." So begins this enduring adaptation of our
favorite "love-a-bye." This animal version of the original Ledbetter song
is sure to become your classroom favorite, too. Children's version by Raffi and D.
Pike.
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La Cancion de Opuestos (The
Opposite Song) - Cassette
Our perfect Big Book to develop the concept of "opposites" while providing a
joyful emergent reading experience. Invite the children to sing and mime the
action. "I can say up and I can say down/I can say smile and I can say
frown." Adapted by Nellie Edge.
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Yo Tengo Un Gato (I've Got A
Cat) - Cassette
"I've got a cat/My cat wears a hat..." Children love to chant and mime
this charming, catchy rhyme. Ideal pattern for a variety of text innovations.
Adapted by Nellie Edge.
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Amo Los Montes (I Love the
Mountains) - Cassette
Every child deserves the delight of "owning" this lovely folk song.
Sung by generations of young campers and scouts, the lovely, repetitive phrases and melody
combine to make it a perfect Big Book.
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Entre Mas Nos Reunimos (The
More We Get Together) - Cassette
Our favorite song to sing as children gather together. It affirms friendships and
builds the sense of community. "For your friends are my friends and my friends are your
friends..."
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