"All Around the Kitchen is a fantastic, durable, and
delightfully illustrated little book! This Singalong Storybook is a
great way to introduce a child to jazz music and practice reading at the
same time. The words are large and easy to follow as the song plays. My
4-year-old and I sang and danced and made peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches after reading the book together. It was a wonderful bonding
and learning experience."
—Academics' Choice Awards reviewer
"This jazz-inspired peek at what goes on in the kitchen when the household is asleep is magical and fun. We highly recommend All Around the Kitchen for developing early literacy and singing skills."
—Pam Talbot and Kim Nertney, Co-founders of Language Launchers™
"As a children's librarian, I'm always on the lookout for books that
support caregiver-child engagement and foster the love of reading in
little people and the big people who love them. The Music Together
Singalong Storybooks are the ideal tools to encourage singing as an
early learning practice, and to support joyful music-making at home.
High-quality illustrations, written words to some of our favorite songs,
and ideas for extension activities all contribute to a comprehensive
musical and literacy-supporting experience. I can see these books being
used far and wide in story times."
—Cen Campbell, Head Librarian at Bookboard.com, Founder and Digital Services Consultant at LittleLit.com
"A book that brings an adult and a child together in a fun,
educational and learning experience is wonderful and uplifting. The
Music Together Singalong Storybooks do just that and more."
—Bookpleasures.com Reviewer
"I love the Music Together books. They bring back wonderful memories
of my family's time in the live classes. The beautiful illustrations are
engaging and my young son enjoys pulling out the books just to admire
them. For those who play instruments, the music, on which each book is
based, can be found in the back for musical accompaniment. These books
are the next best thing to being in a live classroom. I highly recommend
this book to families, especially those with young children."
—Academics' Choice Awards reviewer
"My family has truly loved Music Together and the storybooks help deepen and extend what we are learning in class."
—Music Together parent
"Because my daughter already knew the songs she was interested and engaged by the books. It helped her learn new words and to be open to reading."
—Music Together parent
"Music Together's Singalong Storybooks blend whimsical illustrations and simple, melodic text to form kid-pleasing stories that can be enjoyed time and again. The thoughtful activity suggestions and downloadable songs for each book provide valuable tools to help parents and teachers strengthen children's early literacy skills and natural musical ability."
—Claudia Haines, MLIS, Youth Services Librarian, Homer, Alaska Public Library