Dream Songs Night Songs from China to Senegal (Enhanced Edition)
Lullabies from around the world
- Publisher
- La montagne secrète
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2013
- Category
- Music, Bedtime & Dreams, Travel
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 2
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9782924217047
- Publish Date
- Apr 2013
- List Price
- $7.99
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Description
Enhanced ebook (includes audio) Take an imaginary journey to unknown lands as you listen to lullabies from around the world (China, Senegal, Haiti, Mexico, Egypt…) The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations reflect both the subject and country of origin of the music. The narrated story is followed by recordings of the songs “Close Your Eyes” (China) and “Nadiara” (Senegal).
About the authors
Patrick Lacoursière a été comédien, réalisateur et journaliste dans l’Ouest canadien, avant de signer la collection primée « Dodo la planète do », publiée à La Montagne secrète.
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Sylvie Bourbonnière has seen her works used 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 (Annick Press) and Contes d’Afrique (Planète Rebelle).
Sylvie Bourbonnière's profile page
Liu Fang is regarded as one of the leading pipa players in the world. Born in Kunming (China) in 1974, she started learning the pipa at the age of 6 and soon began to perform in public as a child prodigy, including a performance for the Queen of England in 1985. She graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory in 1993 and has since appeared throughout the world in several prestigious venues. She performed at the World AIDS Day presented by the BBC World Service, UNESCO’s 60th Anniversary Concert in Paris and the WOMAD festival in the United Kingdom and Spain. She has released over a dozen recordings. Her album “Silk Sound” was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque Charles-Cros in France.
