Kids Book with Music CD: The Animal Boogie

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Barefoot Books has a favorite book of mine on sale now through March 31, 2010. They've updated their video on this cute song and I invite you to watch this colorful story and listen to this very cute, catchy tune. You'll soon be up on your feet joining in with the children singing,

"shake, shake, boogie, woogie, oogie"
The Animal Boogie
Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like leaping, stomping, shaking and flapping while meeting different jungle creatures. Book with CDFred Penner.

Ages 3 to 7 years

Illustrated By: Debbie Harter

Sung By: Fred Penner editions include song sung by acclaimed children's performer

Because this book is so popular with preschool fundraiser's that I've done and other school fundraisers in my area, I am constantly reordering this one! I have blogged about it before and you can read other mom's reviews at Book Review

Have a listen and see if you agree with me that indeed Fred Penner has a cute song here!


You can order the book for $8.99 till March 31, 2010 at
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If you like to boogie with the blues, stop by my music blog:
http://ladydpiano.com

Boogie with The Animal Boogie!

Here is Barefoot Book's finest, selling over 550,000 copies!
Not only is it a hit with my 2 Grandsons, Animal Boogie is a great choice for story hour. As a piano teacher, I can't tell you how delighted I was to find the music to Animal Boogie in the back of this 32 page book! The melody is written in the Key of G, so pretty simple to play! Have a look and join in!

Dance along with the creatures of the Indian jungle as they shake, swing, flap and slither to the sound of the animal boogie! Children's singer, Fred PennDebbie Harterer, brings his voice to a CD version of the song that accompanies this Barefoot best-seller!
* It's a paperback with music CD & full color illustrations. Hardcover also available.
* Read together 0-4 ~ Read alone 4-7
* Encourages children to experiment with movement in response to text and music and
includes step-by-step dance routine.
* Theme of "Guess The Animal" on each spread encourages reader participation.
Author and Artist Information
Debbie Harter was born and raised in England, and she currently lives in Penzance, Cornwall. She has participated in all kinds of artistic ventures... read more:

http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/artists.php?aid=112
Fred Penner has been entertaining kids and adults alike for more than 20 years. Fred
lives in Manitoba, Canada. Read more and enter his world. You'll be glad you did!

http://www.fredpenner.com
Reviews:
Best Toy of the Year 2003
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
'The vibrant, fun illustrations in this book are packed full of jungle animals to find and count. The rhyme bounces along introducing a colorful collection of intriguing animals through lively word play and repetition. A musical score is included in the book.' - Nursery Education
'Join the creatures of the Indian jungle in a lively rhyme with a catchiness that will totally involve children. Age range 2-62.' - Books Magazine
'If you know a little one who likes dancing this is the book. Bright and happy pictures show a variety of children playing hide and seek in a make-believe jungle, then shaking with a bear, stomping with an elephant, flapping with a vulture and so on. Each animal has its own version of the 'boogie-woogie' song.' - Northern Echo
'With vivid colors and enchanting pictures of the animals of the Indian jungle, The Animal Boogie is sure to please the younger children. Each 4 page set offers an appealing repetitious verse with actions that relate to children. ... The brightly coloured and glossy pages make this a wonderful addition to any book collection.' -preschooleducation.com
"Not only does this book reinforce movement, rhyming words, and knowledge of jungle animals, but the text and illustrations act as clues to help your child figure out which animal is coming on the next page. The illustrations are bright and colorful, and they clearly show a diverse group of children playing in the jungle, which encourages children to be friends with everyone." -The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Order Book for $6.95 Book and CD $9.99
http://www.barefoot-books-.com/us/site/pages/productone.php?pid=1915&user_name=LadyD&rep_code=US-1019232