Picture Books with Music

Baa, baa, black sheep Baa, baa, black sheep / Jane Cabrera

In this take-off on the familiar nursery rhyme, black sheep graciously offers bag after bag of wool to Miss, who handcrafts mittens, a tea cosy, and more for her friends, then produces a sweater for the shivering sheep when all the wool is gone. Includes music for piano and guitar.

Blowin' in the wind Blowin' in the wind / lyrics by Bob Dylan ; illustrations by Jon J. Muth

Presents the familiar Dylan song, accompanied by illustrations.

Colorful world Colorful world / lyrics by CeCe Winans, Keith Thomas, and Alvin Love III ; illustrated by Melodee Strong

Lyrics and illustrations teach children to celebrate their own unique talents and abilities.

Daddy's Little Girl Daddy's Little Girl / Bobby Burke

An illustrated version of a song which describes how special a daughter is to her father.

Five little ducks Five little ducks / illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey

When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother Duck sets out to find them. Includes musical notation.

Here We Go 'round the Mulberry Bush Here We Go 'round the Mulberry Bush / Iza Trapani

An expansion of the traditional song which features a battle between a gardener and some "pesky critters" in search of a snack

If You're a Monster and You Know It If You're a Monster and You Know It / Rebecca Emberley

Monsters sing their own version of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement.

It's a small world It's a small world / words and music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman ; illustrations by Joey Chou

One of the most recognizable and beloved songs comes to life in this beautifully-illustrated picture book. Featuring lyrics from "It's a Small World," as well as original artwork inspired by the Disney theme parks attraction, this picture book is sure to delight.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider The Itsy Bitsy Spider / as told and illustrated by Iza Trapani

The itsy-bitsy spider encounters a fan, a mouse, a cat, and a rocking chair as she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web.

Let there be peace on earth Let there be peace on earth / Jill Jackson & Sy Miller ; illustrations by David Diaz

Illustrates the award-winning song about each person's responsibility to help bring about world peace. Includes a history of the song and biographical notes on the husband and wife songwriting team.

Little White Duck Little White Duck / Walt Whippo

Based on the song of the same title, a little white duck causes a commotion in its pond

Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop / Lisa Shulman

A female Old MacDonald builds a farm in her workshop

One Grain of Sand : A Lullaby One Grain of Sand : A Lullaby / Pete Seeger

A lullaby celebrating the fragility of the environment, the innocence of childhood, and the sense that we all are connected and part of the world's family.

Over in the Meadow Over in the Meadow / Jill McDonald

An adaptation of the old counting rhyme about meadow animals and their activities. Includes music score.

Over in the ocean Over in the ocean / Marianne Berkes ; illustrated by Jeanette Canyon

The Seals on the Bus The Seals on the Bus / Lenny Hort

Different aniamls--including seals, tigers, geese, rabbits, monkeys, and more--make their own sounds as they ride all around the town on a bus

Spider on the Floor Spider on the Floor / Bill Russell

Presents the illustrated text to the song about the curious spider.

This old band This old band / written by Tamera Will Wissinger ; illustrated by Matt Loveridge

"Following the popular nursery rhyme, This Old Man, a cowboy band counts down from ten to one all day and night long"--Provided by publisher.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star Twinkle, twinkle, little star / Mies van Hout

Twelve children's nursery rhymes and songs are accompanied by songs on CD by the Chambers Family.