Storybooks from Songs!

Storybooksfromsongs!

Octopus's Garden song by Ringo Starr, book illustrated by Ben Cort (E STARR) This beautifully illustrated picture book features the classic Beatles song. It includes an accompanying CD recording and an audio reading by the song's writer. Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library. We have several storybooks based on songs by the Beatles. Here are some favorites.

• All You Need Is Love (E LENNON)
• In My Life (E LENNON)
• With a Little Help from My Friends (E LENNON); or click here for the board book version (EB LENNON)

Need to hear these songs before singing them? Check out the All You Need Is Love: Beatles Songs for Kids album by Music for Little People, available from Hoopla Digital.

All You Need is Love song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, book illustrated by Marc Rosenthal (E LENNON) "Illustrations and easy-to-read text share John Lennon and Paul McCartney's world-renowned song that celebrates the love that surrounds us." Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library. We have several storybooks based on songs by the Beatles. Here are some favorites.

• In My Life (E LENNON)
• Octopus's Garden (E STARR)
• With a Little Help from My Friends (E LENNON); or click here for the board book version (EB LENNON)

Need to hear these songs before singing them? Check out the All You Need Is Love: Beatles Songs for Kids album by Music for Little People, available from Hoopla Digital.

Every Little Thing song by Bob Marley, adapted by Cedella Marley, illustrated by Vanessa Newton (E MARLEY) In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, "Every Little Thing," a young boy enjoys life with the encouragement of three little birds. He will not let anything get him down. Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library. Click here to check out the read-along e-book from Hoopla Digital. Click here to see all storybooks we have by Cedella Marley that are based on songs by Bob Marley. They include the following.

• Get Up, Stand Up! (E MARLEY); or click here to check out the e-book from Hoopla Digital
• One Love (E MARLEY); or click here to check out the e-book from Hoopla Digital

Need to hear the song before singing it? Here are some options from Hoopla Digital.

• B is for Bob album by Bob Marley and the Wailers (includes "Three Little Birds" and "One Love")
• Lullaby Tribute to Bob Marley album by Lullaby Players (includes all three songs)
• Lullaby Versions of Bob Marley album by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star (includes "Three Little Birds" and "One Love")

This Land Is Your Land song by Woody Guthrie, book illustrated by Kathy Jakobsen (E GUTHRIE) The lyrics for this well-known folk song by Woody Guthrie are accompanied by colorful illustrations, musical notation, a tribute from folksinger Pete Seeger, and a biographical scrapbook with photographs. Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library. Click here to watch and listen to the Weston Woods animated version of this storybook on Kanopy Kids. Click here to check out the audiobook from Hoopla Digital.

Just the Two of Us song by Will Smith, book illustrated by Kadir Nelson (E SMITH) This storybook, based on the popular song by Will Smith, celebrates the dignity, integrity, and honor of being a father. Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library.

Let's Dance song by David Bowie, book illustrated by Hannah Marks (E BOWIE) "Since appearing on the 1983 album of the same name, 'Let's Dance' has gone on to become one of David Bowie's best selling singles. Illustrator Hannah Marks has breathed life into the playful lyrics of Bowie's song while paying tribute to the music icon throughout each spread. Sway through the crowd in this dynamic and playful book that is sure to inspire dancing among the whole family." Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library. Need to hear the song before singing it? Check out the Lullaby Versions of David Bowie album by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, available from Hoopla Digital.

Happy song by Pharrell Williams, book illustrated by Amanda Pratt (E WILLIAMS) "Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams brings his beloved hit song to the youngest of readers with a blend of illustrations and photos of children celebrating what it means to be happy." Click here to place a hold on this storybook at the Richland Public Library. Need to hear the song before singing it? Click here to place a hold on the Kidz Bop 26 CD by Kidz Bop Kids at the library (ZM KIDZ ZBT).