Squeak! Rumble! Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! A Sonic Adventure by Wynton Marsalis
(Toddler, Preschool)
This interactive book is a fun romp through onomatopoeia and New Orleans jazz. It shows how music can come from instruments and from everyday objects like a screen door or water faucet. ▸ Get it at the Library
Monster Boogie by Laurie Berkner (Toddler, Preschool)
Based on her popular children’s song, this book is perfect for your little monster to dance and get their wiggles and waggles out on days when the weather may not be cooperating.. ▸ Get it at the Library
Play This Book by Jessica Young & Daniel Wiseman (Preschool)
Do you have a budding little musician in your house? They can use this book to “try out” all kinds of musical instruments, from guitars, pianos, drums, or saxophones. Maybe you’ll all be inspired to start a family band (even if you just use your imagination).▸ Get it at the Library
Baby Beluga by Raffi (Infant, Toddler)
An illustrated version of the classic Raffi song, this book will delight children (and grownups) of all ages. The pictures are realistic but soothing and show many Arctic animals beside the beluga, offering an opportunity to talk about the many wild animals that share our environment. ▸ Get it at the Library
Everybunny Dance! By Ellie Sandall (Toddler, Preschool)
On a beautiful sunny day a group of bunnies are dancing and playing and enjoying the music of various instruments and even a choir. But suddenly a fox appears and every bunny runs and hides. But the fox doesn’t want to hurt the bunnies – he wants to join in! ▸ Get it at the Library
Music Everywhere! by Maya Ajmera (Preschool)
This non-fiction book brings together a collection of photographs showing children enjoying music in different countries all around the world from Venezuela, to Scotland, to Bhutan. Some play instruments while others sing or dance. This book will encourage an appreciation for music and expand a child’s horizons. ▸ Get it at the Library
These resources were recommended by Samantha Blanquart, an Early Literacy Outreach Librarian with Ready to Read Resource Center. Visit their website for more info about early literacy or to check out one of their reading kits for young children.
Imagination Library Picks:
Baby Sounds by Joy Allen (Infant, Toddler)
Long before they can speak, babies are listening. And with this book of fourteen everyday sounds, babies and toddlers are encouraged to interact with parents, caregivers, and the noisy world around them in ways that widen their sensory awareness and expand their vocabulary. From a tweeting bird to clanging pots, a beeping phone to honking cars, the splash! of water to the sound of a kiss–mmmwah!–this book is full of the sounds that fill a baby’s day. ▸ Get it at the Library
Following Papa’s Song by Gianna Marino (Preschool)
As two whales swim together through the big ocean, Little Blue has many questions for Papa, especially ones about the long migration. How will they know the way? Will he be able to keep up? What will they see along the way? ▸ Get it at the Library
