An homage to the rich cultural heritage of faraway communities featuring 29 traditional songs. Warm sunsets, family mealtimes, laughter, and motherhood are woven into the music that creates this picture book's unique ambience. This enchanting collection of traditional lullabies and nursery rhymes from 10 countries across Central and West Africa--including Rwanda, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal--soothes babies to sleep as they travel from one place to another. Themes of motherhood, childhood, and cultural heritage come to life ...
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An homage to the rich cultural heritage of faraway communities featuring 29 traditional songs. Warm sunsets, family mealtimes, laughter, and motherhood are woven into the music that creates this picture book's unique ambience. This enchanting collection of traditional lullabies and nursery rhymes from 10 countries across Central and West Africa--including Rwanda, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal--soothes babies to sleep as they travel from one place to another. Themes of motherhood, childhood, and cultural heritage come to life in lavish illustrations and 29 songs performed in 11 languages. Lyrics appear transcribed in their original language and translated into English, followed by extensive notes on the cultural background of each song. The musical picture book is accompanied by a CD featuring 29 songs recorded by an ensemble of local musicians with indigenous acoustic instruments. WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA NOTABLE BOOK AWARD, PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD, AND MORE
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Add this copy of Songs From the Baobab to cart. $12.10, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Secret Mountain.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Audiobook. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Songs from the Baobab: African Lullabies & Nursery to cart. $7.99, good condition, Sold by Warner Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Girard, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Secret Mountain.
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Nouhen, Elodie. Good. No dust jacket. (EX) Library copy. Moderate wear. (KIDS) Typical library markings, stickers, stampings Cd is included and is in excellent condition! Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Picture book. 52 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile.
Add this copy of Songs From the Baobab: African Lullabies & Nursery to cart. $9.20, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Secret Mountain.
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Add this copy of Songs From the Baobab: African Lullabies & Nursery to cart. $15.49, very good condition, Sold by Firefly Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kutztown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by The Secret Mountain.
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Used Very Good. Additional artwork by Elodie Nouhen. Text is in English. Musical arrangements by Paul Mindy. Includes 1 48-minute CD. Size-H: 8', W: 8.25', D: .35' This item is Used and is listed as being in Near Fine condition. Cover clean and undamaged. Spine is intact and tight. Pages are clean and unmarked. Very slight scratches on CD. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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