Wriggle and Giggle
Fourteen wonderfully illustrated
songs, some traditional and some original, chosen for their wide
appeal and suitability for singing with actions. All the words are
clearly reproduced, together with ideas of how to enjoy the songs
and which actions or games work well with them. Photographs of hand
actions or movements make it easy to learn how to use the songs,
whether youre singing with babies or toddlers or older children.
The accompanying CD has clearly sung, well-pitched renditions of
all the songs, in a simple style with a guitar accompaniment and
basic percussion. A friendly penguin can be tracked down on most
pages, asking a question of the child reader, such as 'Do you like
being tickled?' or 'How many noses can you see?' - perfect for prompting
conversation and discussion of the colourful illustrations. The
book is aimed at anyone caring for babies or children under 6 years
old. It includes help and advice on how to bring the songs alive
and explains why music and song have such a positive role to play
in any childs life. Written by Abi Cotton and Anna Scantlebury.
Background
Wriggle and Giggle was developed by Piccolo Music as
part of a project with SureStart West Derwentside to enhance music
provision in County Durham. The project involved staff training
from Piccolo, and a programme for introducing 'Song Time' sessions
and the 'Wriggle and Giggle' book to 1000 families across the region.
Piccolo Music also sells a companion training manual, 'Wriggle and
Giggle Plus' alongside workshops aimed at professionals who are
trying to enhance music provision in an Early Years setting. If
you are interested in this type of training or would like to discuss
a possible project, please contact us.
Samples
Track Listing
- Piccolo Hello Song
- In the Pink
- Reach Up High
- When I Was One I Wriggled
- 3 Little Men
- Hey Diddle Diddle
- Eight Hairy Legs
- Row Row
- I'm a Caterpillar
- 1-2-3 Whee
- The Big Ship Sailed
- Down in the Jungle
- Up High
- Sleeping Bunnies
- Counting Sheep
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