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Children's Fiction Alphabet

Wapiti!

Un abécédaire en chansons

by (author) Christiane Duchesne

producer Paul Kunigis

illustrated by Louise Côté

Publisher
The Secret Mountain
Initial publish date
Apr 2013
Category
Alphabet, Music
Recommended Age
3 to 5
Recommended Grade
p to k
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9782923163437
    Publish Date
    Apr 2013
    List Price
    $22.95

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P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship, family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles and multi-cultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language.P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with these 24 simply worded songs that take children on a wild musical odyssey through the letters A to Z. Zany, hilarious characters—from a friendly ghost who delivers fruit-filled flans on a bicycle and a twisted turtle who feels a tad bare under her shell to Jon le pigeon (John the Pigeon), a four-legged bird who loves to tap to the beat—come to life through expressive watercolor illustrations that highlight each catchy lyric. The accompanying CD features a fusion of rock, pop, world, and folk music performed exquisitely by seasoned singers and talented musicians who incorporate a wide array of instruments, among them the xylophone, the glockenspiel, and the pedal steel guitar, into the tunes. Children are sure to clap their hands and join in on the theme song, "Sing It Again," at the end.

 

About the authors

 

Christiane Duschesne est originaire de Montréal. Elle a écrit pour la télévision, le cinéma et la radio en plus de mener une carrière d’écrivaine pour la jeunesse. Elle a remporté le prix du Gouverneur général en 1990 et en 1992 pour les livres La Vraie histoire du chien de Clara Vic et Victor. Christiane a également traduit plus de 500 livres, dont les albums tant appréciés de Robert Munsch.

 

Christiane Duchesne hails from Montreal. She has written for television, film, and radio in addition to her work in children’s publishing. Her works La vraie histoire du chien de Clara Vic and Victor won the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature in 1990 and 1992, respectively. Christiane has also translated over 500 titles, including the beloved Robert Munsch picture books.

 

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Editorial Reviews

P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 13pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal>“The last song gives you an overview in a very refreshing way of all the songs on the CD. You’ll love it!” —Petit Monde

P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 13pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal>“Very nice!” —La Presse de Montréal

P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 13pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal>“With this storybook-music CD your little one won’t even realize that he is about to learn the alphabet!” —Maman Pour La Vie

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