SONG AND MUSIC SERIES

Episodes

1.ALL THE COLORS OF THE EARTH
Written and illustrated by by Sheila Hamanaka - Inspired by her owntwo children's multi-ethnic heritage, Ms. Hamanaka uses soaring textand beautiful art to celebrate the glorious diversity of childrenlaughing, loving and glowing with life. (6:55 min.)
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2.ALLIGATORS ALL AROUND
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak - In this delightful rhyme,a group of alligators dance and sing their way through the alphabetin style. (2:09 min.)
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3.BY THE LIGHT OF THE HALLOWEEN MOON
Written by Caroline Stutson Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes - Join thefun as a brave young girl, who would rather play a trick than begobbled up as a treat, is the star of this spirited romp under an oldwooden bridge by the light of the spooky Halloween moon. Narrated bySherry Stringfield with music by John Jennings. (6:42 min.)
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4.CHANGES, CHANGES
Written and illustrated by Pat Hutchins - Two enterprising wooden dolls solve a series of problems by arranging and rearranging a set of wooden blocks to music performed solely on wooden instruments. (5:32 min.
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5.CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM
Written by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault Illustrated by LoisEhlert - In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. (5:23 min.)
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6.CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak - Learning the names of theis fun and educational with the rhyme and repetition of Sendak'sSendak's classic verse. Video music by Carole King. (4:45 min.)
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7.DUKE ELLINGTON
Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by Brian Pinkney -Duke Ellington was hailed as the "King of the Keys." This is a mostfitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history ofAfrican-Americans from slavery to civil rights struggles. Narrated byForest Whitaker. (16:25 min.)
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8.THE ERIE CANAL
Written and illustrated by Peter Spier - All that happens along fifteen miles of the Erie Canal is chronicled in this cheery and informativesong about one of the engineering marvels of the world. (7:03 min.)
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9.FOOLISH FROG
Written by Pete Seeger and Charles Seeger Illustrated by MiloslavJagr - Pete Seeger's favorite American folksong about a vain bullfrog.(7:49 min.)
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10.FROG WENT A-COURTIN'
Written by John Langstaff Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky -John Langstaff sings and narrates this 400-year-old Scottish balladthat tells the tale of the courtship of Mr. Frog and Miss Mouse.Audience participation is encouraged. (11:55 min.)
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11.HUSH LITTLE BABY
Written and illustrated by Aliki Brandenberg - This popular folklullaby, first sung to sleepy children in England before the tune cameto America, is evoked here with authenticity and charm. (4:55 min.)
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12.KEEPING HOUSE
Written by Margaret Mahy Illustrated by Wendy Smith - Musical LizzieFirkin hates housekeeping so much that she sends for Robin Puckertucker to clean so that she has time to sing and dance. (9:05 min.)
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13.LENTIL
Written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey - Lentil and his harmonicasave the day when Colonel Carter comes to town and the marching bandcan't play a single note. (8:55 min.)
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14.MUSICAL MAX
Written by Robert Kraus Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane DeweyWhen the neighbors start complaining, Max, a hippo, stops practicinghis trombone, bass, xylophone, flute, harmonica, cymbals and synthesizer -- until everyone starts to miss the noise! Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt.
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15.ONE WAS JOHNNY
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak - Designed to help childrenlearn to count, Sendak's rhyming verse also introduces them to animals. Video music by Carole King. (2:29 min.)
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16.OVER IN THE MEADOW
Written by John Langstaff Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky -John Langstaff's endearing version of an old counting song for children s filled with the beauty and wonder of meadow life. (9:25 min.)
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17.PATRICK
Written and illustrated by Quentin Blake - The countryside comes alivewith Patrick's fiddle music - and children will too! Non-verbal.(6:49 min.)
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18.PIERRE
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak - Pierre flaunts an "I don'tcare attitude until an encounter with a lion changes everything. Videomusic by Carole King. (6:10 min.)
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19.THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
Written by Woody Guthrie Illustrated by Kathy Jakobsen - Everyone'sfavorite folk song, written by Woody Guthrie and sung by son, Arlo, isbrought to glorious, toe-tapping life in this richly illustratedproduction. Includes a biographical segment about Woody Guthrienarrated by daughter Nora Guthrie. (16:18 min.)
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20.ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN
Written by Lloyd Moss Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman - A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet in a duet until a French hornmakes it a trio, and so on, as ten instruments, one by one, gathertogether for a joyous musical performance. Music by Marvin Hamlisch.(11:31 min.)