Texts and music: Qaïs Saadi, Stéphane Husar , Hend Zouari, Yassine Ayari Illustrators : Mark Sofilas, Adam Thomas, Coco Wang Music: pop, arabic instruments ABC Melody, 2008. 24 p. This
title contains a book & CD. It is suitable for ages 3 years &
over. A new and unique concept that introduces children to languages and
cultures through songs, making learning fun. This book lets you: listen
to the songs; look at the pictures; discover new words; and, dance and
sing in English! Developed by ABC Melody, an innovative publisher
specializing in early childhood, this set entertains and enables
children to sing and learn at their own pace whilst having fun, at home
or in the car. This book features such themes as: The Alphabet; Numbers;
Colors; Food; Seasons; The Weather; Arab Countries; Parts of the Body;
Musical Instruments; and, Days of the Week. This is a 24 page book with
illustrated vocabulary. It features texts of the songs (Arabic
characters and transcriptions) with English translations. It contains a
music CD with 10 original songs (53 minute duration). Pop, Jazz and
Reggae are mixed with traditional instruments. This book features: oud,
qanoun, ney and darbuka; Native singers from various Arab countries;
and, Instrumental versions - Sing to the music and create new songs!
