Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series.Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville.As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and fitting in with her peers, and she performed these and other tunes at open mic nights and karaoke events. Breaking into the music industry took longer than she expected because record executives thought there was no place in country music for her songs. But Taylor was fearless and proved them wrong.Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift has dominated the music charts, reinvented her sound, won numerous awards, shaken off public criticism, and spoken up for herself and others. Whether you're a lifelong Swiftie or someone who just loves learning about musicians, this enchanting book will teach you all about the experiences that helped Taylor Swift become the successful superstar many kids and adults looks up to. Read more

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award–winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!"A must-have for any Taylor Swift collection." —Rolling StoneThis Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents!Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Tony Bennett Read more

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift!Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Swiftie. Read more

1...2...3...4! Let’s rock and roll, babies!2019 National Parenting Product Award Winner From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Tina Turner to David Bowie—rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in this delightful baby book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all!Parental Advisory: May cause toddlers to play the air guitar with adorable frequency. Read more

Learn how fun playing the piano is—with this book of easy, step-by-step lessons for young learners!My First Piano Lessons is the perfect starting point for your little musician, with its clear instructions, colorful illustrations, and supportive approach. Written by an experienced piano teacher, this book covers everything a beginner pianist needs to know, from proper hand position to the basics of reading music, all in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand way. And with 10 beloved and popular songs to learn and focus on, your kid will be confidently playing the piano in no time! Whether your child is just starting their music journey or has already taken a few lessons, this beginner-friendly book is the perfect tool to unlock—and nurture—their love for the piano. Simple and intuitive piano lessons. Learn the basics of reading music, from key names and note values to time signatures and dynamics. Clear, step-by-step instructions. Written by a piano expert and experienced teacher of young kids. An engaging and adorable giraffe teacher. G-sharp the Giraffe makes learning fun with encouraging words, helpful tips, and interesting facts about music. Songs that kids already know and love. Learn to play “Hot Cross Buns,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” “Pop! Goes the Weasel,” and more! Read more

The Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio Access by Jay Wamsted was designed to help the absolute beginning student learn to play the piano or keyboard. This step by step course is designed for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-11) and quickly teaches the student to play songs they will know and love. These lessons start by playing with just the right hand and gradually build to adding the left hand thumb and learning how to play with both hands. Song arrangements were carefully selected to provide an easy transition from learning the basics to covering more interesting rhythms, techniques, and musical ideas. The book features standard music notation for each song and exercise along with fingering notation and hand shifts to make the course easier to learn. This method includes online access to over an hour of video instruction that will help the child play with proper form and timing. The video shows the piano, both hands, and the sheet music on-screen at the same time. The audio tracks allow the student to practice and play along with easy songs at two speeds. The slower speed features just the piano playing the song. The faster version includes vocals and other instruments in a performance-like setting. The combination of book, video, and audio make this the easiest to understand piano course for kids available.Songlist: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Ode to Joy, Hot Cross Buns, Jingle Bells, Oh When the Saints, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Rain Rain Go Away, This Old Man, Hush Little Baby, I Have a Little Dreidel, Frere Jacques, Alouette, Yankee Doodle- Watch & Learn, Inc. Read more

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest bands of all time—The Beatles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about The Beatles—four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of the Fab Four. Experience Beatlemania all over again when reading about the band—from their humble beginnings to their unforgettable arrival in the U.S.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Taylor Swift • Tony Bennett Read more

Please take your seat. The concert is about to begin!   “An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music—delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.”—Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra   Discover what a symphony is. Who Beethoven was. What happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra. And when you should and shouldn’t clap. Here is a unique, interactive introduction to the world of classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived. With its 19-button sound panel, you’ll hear the different parts and voices of the music—the beginning of Symphony No. 5, the melody, the harmony, the sounds made by a violin, a viola, a cello, a double bass, and more. And you can even sing along.Note to parents: The secret to raising a child to love and appreciate classical music isn’t a secret at all. You just need to listen with your child and be a willing explorer. Talk about what you hear. Marvel at the sounds. Try to identify the instruments—and have fun with it!   Read more

Grow your child’s piano-playing skills with these familiar, fun, and easy-to-learn songs!My First Piano Sheet Music is the perfect songbook for budding piano players, with 40 beginner-friendly tunes, clear music notation, and helpful hand positions for every song. Compiled by an experienced piano teacher, the songs naturally progress from simple, right-hand-only songs to ones that use both hands. With letter names for each note, your kid can easily learn to play the songs and practice their music reading. Whether your little one is just starting their piano journey or is looking for more songs to add to their repertoire, My First Piano Sheet Music will boost their piano-playing confidence—all while having fun!Simple songs for beginners. A wide variety of music, including nursery rhymes, folk songs, popular songs, and classical tunes. Hand positions for every song. So kids know where to put their hands and which notes will be played in each song. Easy-to-follow music notation. Letters for each note, along with some finger numbers, help kids easily learn to play the songs—and build their music-reading skills.Familiar tunes kids will love to play. Learn to play “Hokey Pokey,” “Jingle Bells,” “Yankee Doodle,” “On Top of Spaghetti,” “Bingo,” “Happy Birthday,” “Ode to Joy,” and more!A companion to My First Piano Lessons. Looking for more piano help? Check out My First Piano Lessons by the same author for easy, step-by-step piano tutorials. Read more

Lay down a baby beat and learn all about the history of rap!"This is sooooo adorbs!!" —Missy Elliot on Twitter2019 National Parenting Product Award Winner From Grandmaster Flash to Kendrick Lamar, rap has shaped generations and brought a voice to the voiceless. Bop along with the greats in this adorable baby book that introduces little ones to the rappers that started it all!Parental Advisory: May cause toddlers to develop excessive amounts of swagger. Read more

The Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio Access by Jay Wamsted was designed to help the absolute beginning student learn to play the guitar. This step by step course is designed for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-10) and quickly teaches the student to play songs they will know and love. These lessons start by playing beginner chord shapes (G, C, G7, D) that are easier for younger students with smaller hands. Song arrangements and strum patterns were carefully selected to help children have early success playing the guitar. This course will help the young beginner avoid getting frustrated and quitting the instrument.The next section of the book teaches the same songs but with full chord shapes. This can be used for either a beginner with larger hands or for a student who is now ready to expand their playing. This course includes online access to video instruction and audio tracks. The video lessons allow the child to hear and see how each song is played from a rhythm and technique standpoint. The video also shows the guitar, both hands, and the sheet music on-screen at the same time.Songlist: He's Got the Whole World, Mary Had a Little Lamb, The Wheels on the Bus, Row Row Row Your Boat, Hush Little Baby, Rain Rain Go Away, Hokey Pokey, If You're Happy and You Know It, Itsy Bitsy Spider, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, Oh When the Saints, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Read more

Raffi's delightful rendition of the classic song about the bus that goes "all around town!"Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Wheels on the Bus perfect for early learning. With its charming illustrations, this is the ideal sing-aloud for a whole new generation of readers. Read more

Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series.Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville.As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and fitting in with her peers, and she performed these and other tunes at open mic nights and karaoke events. Breaking into the music industry took longer than she expected because record executives thought there was no place in country music for her songs. But Taylor was fearless and proved them wrong.Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift has dominated the music charts, reinvented her sound, won numerous awards, shaken off public criticism, and spoken up for herself and others. Whether you're a lifelong Swiftie or someone who just loves learning about musicians, this enchanting book will teach you all about the experiences that helped Taylor Swift become the successful superstar many kids and adults looks up to. Read more

If you're happy and you know it, sing along! From the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes Happy Feliz. Enjoy eight favorite songs, sung by your Canticos friends. Flip the switch in this bilingual song book to change from English to Spanish, and sing along again! Learn a new language with friends like the little chicks, Ricky, Kiki, and Nicky with Little Chickies, or Los Pollitos. Or maybe your elephant and spider friends, Benji and Lili, for Itsy Bitsy Spider, or La Araña Chiquitita. Join our bunny friend, Sammy, for If You're Happy, or Si Estás Feliz. Sing along with all of these and more. Sing with me! ¡Canta conmigo!Encantos Media's Canticos pairs classic nursery rhymes from all over the Spanish-speaking world with adorable animal characters to create educational music videos and children's books. Kids can learn simple vocabulary words, numbers, the days of the week, and more in English and Spanish! Canticos brings families together through a shared love of languages, music, and culture.Hear it! Spell it! Count it! Toggle the switch for different ways to learn and play. Toggling the switch promotes sensory exploration and strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Sturdy board book pages are perfect for babies and toddlers to explore on their own or with their grownups. Icons on each page correspond with the buttons providing an opportunity to practice matching.Collect the entire Switch-a-Sound Book series!Si eres feliz y lo sabes, ¡canta! De la premiada serie preescolar bilingüe Canticos, nominada a los Emmy, llega Happy Feliz. Disfruta de ocho canciones favoritas, cantadas por tus amigos de Canticos. Dale al interruptor de este cancionero bilingüe para cambiar del inglés al español, ¡y canta otra vez Aprende un nuevo idioma con amigos como los pollitos, Ricky, Kiki y Nicky con Little Chickies, o Los Pollitos. O quizás con tus amigos elefante y araña, Benji y Lili, para Itsy Bitsy Spider, o La Araña Chiquitita. Únete a nuestro amigo conejito, Sammy, para If You're Happy, o Si Estás Feliz. Canta todas estas canciones y muchas más. Sing with me! ¡Canta conmigo!Canticos Nick Jr. combina rimas infantiles clásicas de todo el mundo hispanohablante con adorables personajes animales para crear videos musicales educativos y libros infantiles. ¡Los niños pueden aprender palabras de vocabulario simples, números, los días de la semana y más en inglés y español! Canticos une a las familias a través de un amor compartido por los idiomas, la música y la cultura.¡Escúchalo! ¡Deletréalo! ¡Cuéntalo! Cambia el interruptor para aprender y jugar de diferentes maneras. Conmutar el interruptor fomenta la exploración sensorial y refuerza las habilidades motrices finas y la coordinación mano-ojo.Las duraderas páginas del libro de cartón son perfectas para que los bebés y los niños pequeños exploren solos o con sus mayores.Los iconos de cada página se corresponden con los botones, lo que permite practicar las emparejamientos.¡Colecciona toda la serie Switch-a-Sound Book!Spanish Language Edition Read more

Learn the ABCs with nostalgic emo songs parents will swoon over and bright, playful illustrations kids will love!Emo ABCs will pull on the heartstrings of the early 2000s angsty-youths that now have kids of their own. Each page contains classic emo songs like “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous".Children will love spotting the different animals, colors, everyday objects, and adventures the characters ensue.The ABCs aren’t just a phase!A is for All the Small ThingsB is for Bend and Not BreakC is for Chop Suey!D is for Dear Maria, Count Me In Read more

AN INTERACTIVE, SWING-ALONG PICTURE BOOK—WITH 12 SOUND CHIPS!   Are you ready to swing? Discover the wonders of jazz: How to get in the groove, what it means to play a solo, and the joy of singing along in a call-and-response.   In this interactive swing-along picture book with 12 sound chips, you’ll hear the instruments of jazz—the rhythm section with its banjo, drums, and tuba, and the leads, like the clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. And you’ll hear singers scat, improvising melodies with nonsense syllables like be-bop and doo-we-ah!   Along the way, you’ll learn how this unique African American art form started in New Orleans, and how jazz changed over time as innovative musicians like King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday added their own ideas to it.    Press the buttons to hear the band, the rhythms, and the singer calling out: “OH WHEN THE SAINTS—oh when the saints…” Read more

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Every young child loves to listen to music, bang on drums, and pound the keys of a piano. Now here's a Hello, World! board book that can teach babies and toddlers all about musical instruments and the sounds they make—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts.Hello, World! board books introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms with read-aloud sound words ("Plink! There are 88 keys on a piano, and they each make a different sound") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow• Let's Go Camping• School Day Read more

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A Caldecott Honor book that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre.When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled on stage. Written in elegant and rhythmic verse and illustrated with playful and flowing artwork, this unique counting book is the perfect introduction to musical groups. Readers of all ages are sure to shout “Encore!” when they reach the final page of this joyous celebration of classical music. Read more

A Whopping 65 Easy Songs for Kids to Play on Piano!Do you have a little one at home who just loves to mess around with the Piano? Maybe they are just dying to play along to their favorite songs but are put off by all the complicated sheet music and boring teaching methods?Well, you've certainly come to the right place. Our jumbo songbook for piano is just perfect for kids of all ages, even if they have absolutely zero prior experience before playing the piano.You see, every song in this book has only the most basic notation (which is perfect for complete beginners) with all the letters clearly written above each note - so they won't get bogged down with memorizing all the notes first.PLUS all the songs have the lyrics clearly written beneath them, so your little ones can sing their hearts out to all their favorite songs.But maybe you can't remember exactly what all the symbols mean? "Hmm, what was that squiggle again??" Don't worry! We've got you covered. You and your kids will love reading through our crash course to learn piano with our special bonus section at the end of the book. It's kid-friendly & fun.Watch their face light up as they effortlessly soak up everything they need to know to then go on and play EVERY song in the book. It's that easy. Take a look for yourself, it's perfect for everyone to have a tinkle with (but be careful - it gets addictive!)Inside you'll find:✓ Simple Sheet Music for 65 Popular Classics (Hot Cross Buns, Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Happy Birthday to You, Row Your Boat, You Are My Sunshine, Frere Jacque, The Alphabet Song, Amazing Grace, Incy Wincy Spider, and so much more!)✓ FREE MP3 Files for every song - listen before you play. It makes the learning process all the more easier.✓ ALL songs have easy-to-read notation, with labeled notes & clear fonts (great for kids).✓ A BONUS Crash Course for Beginners, teaching everything from basic rhythm to some very clever tricks for knowing what each note is on the piano (hint, it involves a cute dog.)✓ Compose Your Own Music! This section at the end gives your child the unique opportunity to let their creativity run wild, and write their own masterpieces.You see, reading sheet music is kinda like learning another language. It takes time and effort. That's why this book does it in the most fun and easy way possible - through learning classic nursery rhymes that kids just love! (and adults)It's the ideal book for young kids and complete beginners to get started with.So what are you waiting for? This book'll make the perfect gift for your little ones - we know they'll absolutely love it!It's made with love and care (and a whole load of fun!)So scroll up and Buy Now! Read more