Although my son is only nine months old, we try and read to him every day. He seems to focus on certain images and sounds so we use this opportunity to read books about music and musicians. There are so may wonderful books to teach kids about music, here are some of my favorites:
The Philharmonic Gets Dressed by Karla Kuskin
- a Reading Rainbow favorite, this book teaches kids about musicians going to work in the evening and all the ways they get dressed and ready for a performance, a systematic read, I have also been told that it has historical significance as there are still images of graffiti from the NY subways
Meet the Orchestra by Ann Hayes and Karmen Thompson
- although challenging to picture animals really playing instruments this book is a wonderful way to see all the musical families
Little Boy with a Bog Horn by Dan Yaccarino
- a great parable for any parent who is dealing with listening to a child learn a brass instrument, heartwarming and funny
Animal Orchestra by Ilo Orleans
- wonderful pictures and a very positive message about learning an instrument
I would love to hear other suggestions!
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