Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin': The Air Band Song and Other Toe-Tapping Tunes

by Lisa Loeb, Ryan O'Rourke

Overview

This spectacularly fun songbook will get kids off the sofa—guaranteed!

Singer Lisa Loeb will have kids movin' and groovin' with her sparkling second collection of songs and activities—plus a CD with five all-time children's favorites and another five original tunes. It's sure to stir up some fun, as budding musicians discover the joys of playing in an air band (“Turn it Down”); see how to face down scary creatures (“Monster Stomp”); and practice relaxing yoga poses (“Hello, Today”). Ryan O'Rourke's whimsical illustrations light up Lisa's lyrics—and will delight young readers, movers, and shakers.

Songs include:
Turn it Down (The Air Band Song)* •  Father Abraham  •  Miss Mary Mack • Monster Stomp*  • Going Away* •  Do Your Ears Hang Low? •  Everybody Wake Up* • Hello, Today* •  Peanut Butter and Jelly  •  Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.
(*original song)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402769160
Publisher:	Sterling Children's Books
Publication date:	04/02/2013
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb was catapulted into early success with the platinum-selling No.1 hit song “Stay (I Missed You),” and went on to record eight acclaimed albums. Lisa's dynamic career encompasses music, film, television, award-winning children's recordings, and work on behalf of her charity, the Camp Lisa Foundation. Born in Maryland and raised in Texas, Lisa now lives with her family, including two cats, in Los Angeles. Visit Lisa at lisaloeb.com and follow her on Twitter @LisaLoeb.
 

With clients including the Boston Globe, Time for Kids, the Wall Street Journal, and PBS, Ryan O'Rourke has earned acclaim for his art from American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, and others. In 2009, Ryan illustrated his first children's book, One Big Rain (Charlesbrige Publishing). Ryan O'Rourke lives in northern CT with his wife and two cats.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin':

"[D]esigned for maximum movement and rhythm . . . The CD is essential . . . and it is definitely the highlight of this collaboration. With vocals by Lisa Loeb, Dan Petty, Michelle Lewis, and the Campers, joining acoustic guitar, bass, drums, piano or keyboard, the recording presents a varied collection of songs to encourage participation from a rhythmic stomp ('Everybody Wake Up') to a lyric sun salutation with yoga movement ('Hello Today') . . . guaranteed to leave a smile on the face of listeners.” —School Library Journal
 
"The energy is practically radiating off the pages, with retro-cool illustrations that fill the page, a fun design, and a mixture of classic songs and Loeb's own creations . . . if adults master the moves (easy to do) and pop in the CD, you'll have a dance party in no time.” —Booklist

“My girls and I love to sing and Lisa's songs never fail to inspire outrageous joy for all of us!”—Marcia Cross

“Hearing my girls giggle at the lyrics of Lisa's songs makes me smile. How fun to celebrate, dance, and play together with her music!” —Mallika Chopra

“Lisa's voice is as charming and sweet as ever and lends itself perfectly to these fun, playful songs. I love her and so do my girls. These songs are the perfect addition to our nightly dance parties! Thank you, Lisa!” —Sarah McLachlan

 


Praise for Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs:
 
“Today you may feel SILLY when you pick up this delightful hands-on fun-for-the-whole-family songbook. Jump in. The water's fine and FUNNY.”—Jamie Lee Curtis
 
“One of my favorite things to do with my girls is to sing together at home and in the car. We all love acting out Lisa's songs, and it's the one CD my kids always scream for.”—Brooke Shields
 
“My kids flipped for Lisa's silly songs. They love the songs and totally connect to the words. My four-year-old is addicted to 'I'm a Little Coconut.' And, as a parent, I love these songs.”—Tori Spelling
 
“This book will magically put a smile on your face and in your heart.”—RuPaul
 
“Lisa Loeb has written the silliest book ever. But I'm deadly serious when I say: You will love it.”—A.J. Jacobs

From the Publisher

K-Gr 2—True to its title, this brief book and CD introduce 10 interactive songs, some Loeb originals, all designed for maximum movement and rhythm. Popular folk or camp tunes include "Miss Mary Mack," "Peanut Butter and Jelly," "Do Your Ears Hang Low?" and "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." Each spread provides the lyrics and cartoon images, giving instruction for movement. Occasional boxed instructions give additional information about the song or performance tips. While adults can use the book as a source for the lyrics, the lack of contrast between background and fonts, and cluttered images or decoration create pages that are challenging to read. The CD is essential to the book, as no musical notation is included, and it is definitely the highlight of this collaboration. With vocals by Lisa Loeb, Dan Petty, Michelle Lewis, and the Campers, joining acoustic guitar, bass, drums, piano or keyboard, the recording presents a varied collection of songs to encourage participation from a rhythmic stomp ("Everybody Wake Up") to a lyric sun salutation with yoga movement ("Hello Today"). A general purchase with a sprinkling of humor that's guaranteed to leave a smile on the face of listeners.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX

School Library Journal