Raffi
“Two of the things I love most in life are music and reading.”—Raffi
Raffi is the author of the Songs to Read® series and other popular books for children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
“Two of the things I love most in life are music and reading,” says Raffi, North America’s most popular and beloved children’s entertainer. “With my children’s books—particularly the Songs to Read® series—I can see them united. I love the thought that children and their parents are singing and reading together. Singing and reading were extremely important to my parents, and I know how crucial they are to the early development of...
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If You're Happy and You Know It
Board | 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation
978-0-375-82919-2 (0-375-82919-9)
January 23, 2007 | $9.99
It's Monkey's birthday and all his friends are getting together to celebrate, but shhh, it's a surprise! Join in as Rabbit makes the invitations, Hedgehog brings the balloons, Fox makes the dessert, and all the animals shout "Hooray!"when Monkey arrives at the party.
This adorable story is the perfect match for the...
Board | 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation
978-0-375-82919-2 (0-375-82919-9)
January 23, 2007 | $9.99
It's Monkey's birthday and all his friends are getting together to celebrate, but shhh, it's a surprise! Join in as Rabbit makes the invitations, Hedgehog brings the balloons, Fox makes the dessert, and all the animals shout "Hooray!"when Monkey arrives at the party.
This adorable story is the perfect match for the...
Also available as a
hardcover.
This Little Light of Mine
Board | 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Bedtime & Dreams; Juvenile Fiction
978-0-375-82887-4 (0-375-82887-7)
March 14, 2006 | $10.99
Raffi’s version of this traditional favorite song is perfectly paired with Stacey Schuett’s adorable illustrations as a shy young star prepares to take center stage in a school play so she can let her own light shine.
Now available in board book format, toddlers everywhere will love to read and sing...
Board | 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Bedtime & Dreams; Juvenile Fiction
978-0-375-82887-4 (0-375-82887-7)
March 14, 2006 | $10.99
Raffi’s version of this traditional favorite song is perfectly paired with Stacey Schuett’s adorable illustrations as a shy young star prepares to take center stage in a school play so she can let her own light shine.
Now available in board book format, toddlers everywhere will love to read and sing...
If You're Happy and You Know It
Hardcover | 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation
978-0-375-82917-8 (0-375-82917-2)
November 8, 2005 | $22.95
It’s Monkey’s birthday and all his friends are getting together to celebrate, but shhh, it’s a surprise! Join in as Rabbit makes the invitations, Hedgehog brings the balloons, Fox makes the dessert, and all the animals shout “Hooray!” when Monkey arrives at the party.
This adorable story is the perfect match...
Hardcover | 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation
978-0-375-82917-8 (0-375-82917-2)
November 8, 2005 | $22.95
It’s Monkey’s birthday and all his friends are getting together to celebrate, but shhh, it’s a surprise! Join in as Rabbit makes the invitations, Hedgehog brings the balloons, Fox makes the dessert, and all the animals shout “Hooray!” when Monkey arrives at the party.
This adorable story is the perfect match...
Also available as a
board book.
Down by the Bay
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-80058-4 (0-517-80058-6)
March 2, 1999 | $9.50
A classic silly song that toddlers know and love, Down by the Bay has been a favorite and best-selling Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ since it was first published in 1988. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing...
Illustrated by Raffi and Nadine Bernard Westcott
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-80058-4 (0-517-80058-6)
March 2, 1999 | $9.50
A classic silly song that toddlers know and love, Down by the Bay has been a favorite and best-selling Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ since it was first published in 1988. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing...
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Five Little Ducks
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-80057-7 (0-517-80057-8)
March 2, 1999 | $9.50
First published in 1989, this charming Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ has fresh appeal as a board book that the youngest child can hold. With sweet illustrations by veteran children's book artists Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, this lovely counting song will invoke squeals of delight from babies and toddlers. They'll love...
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-80057-7 (0-517-80057-8)
March 2, 1999 | $9.50
First published in 1989, this charming Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ has fresh appeal as a board book that the youngest child can hold. With sweet illustrations by veteran children's book artists Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, this lovely counting song will invoke squeals of delight from babies and toddlers. They'll love...
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Wheels on the Bus
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-70998-6 (0-517-70998-8)
January 20, 1998 | $9.50
Singing and reading to your child are considered two of the most vital ways parents can stimulate the development of a child's brain during the earlist years. Raffi's Songs to Read unites the rhythm, rhyme, and repetition that helps to lay the foundation for later speech, listening, and reading skills. here...
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-70998-6 (0-517-70998-8)
January 20, 1998 | $9.50
Singing and reading to your child are considered two of the most vital ways parents can stimulate the development of a child's brain during the earlist years. Raffi's Songs to Read unites the rhythm, rhyme, and repetition that helps to lay the foundation for later speech, listening, and reading skills. here...
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Baby Beluga
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Marine Life
978-0-517-70977-1 (0-517-70977-5)
August 12, 1997 | $9.50
Raffi's signature song and the top seller in his Songs to Read series, Baby Beluga is now available in a quality board book edition perfect for his youngest fans.
Written by Raffi
Board | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Marine Life
978-0-517-70977-1 (0-517-70977-5)
August 12, 1997 | $9.50
Raffi's signature song and the top seller in his Songs to Read series, Baby Beluga is now available in a quality board book edition perfect for his youngest fans.
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Spider on the Floor
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-88553-6 (0-517-88553-0)
August 13, 1996 | $7.99
A new Raffi board book to delight the youngest of fans!
Arachnophobes, beware: there’s a spider on the floor! A perfect silly song sure to delight and entertain toddlers everywhere, Raffi’s latest board book is a welcome addition to the series. True Kelley’s irresistible artwork is the perfect showcase for the...
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-88553-6 (0-517-88553-0)
August 13, 1996 | $7.99
A new Raffi board book to delight the youngest of fans!
Arachnophobes, beware: there’s a spider on the floor! A perfect silly song sure to delight and entertain toddlers everywhere, Raffi’s latest board book is a welcome addition to the series. True Kelley’s irresistible artwork is the perfect showcase for the...
Baby Beluga
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-58362-3 (0-517-58362-3)
March 17, 1992 | $7.99
Illus. in full color.
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-58362-3 (0-517-58362-3)
March 17, 1992 | $7.99
Illus. in full color.
Also available as a
board book.
Five Little Ducks
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-58360-9 (0-517-58360-7)
March 17, 1992 | $8.99
Illus. in full color. "Vivid pictures tell the tale of a mother duck who loses her ducklings, one by one. A happy ending is assured when they return with ducklings of their own. Music and chords are included. The title is well done, giving a visual dimension to a popular children's...
Written by Raffi
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-58360-9 (0-517-58360-7)
March 17, 1992 | $8.99
Illus. in full color. "Vivid pictures tell the tale of a mother duck who loses her ducklings, one by one. A happy ending is assured when they return with ducklings of their own. Music and chords are included. The title is well done, giving a visual dimension to a popular children's...
Also available as a
board book.
Wheels on the Bus
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-57645-8 (0-517-57645-7)
March 10, 1990 | $7.99
Illus. in full color. "With a jovial bus driver as host, readers have quite a ride ahead of them as the bus bounces through what appears to be a French town. In her first book the artist humorously injects the familiar song with cheerful new life."--Horn Book.
Written by Raffi
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-57645-8 (0-517-57645-7)
March 10, 1990 | $7.99
Illus. in full color. "With a jovial bus driver as host, readers have quite a ride ahead of them as the bus bounces through what appears to be a French town. In her first book the artist humorously injects the familiar song with cheerful new life."--Horn Book.
Also available as a
board book.
Down by the Bay
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Family - Parents; Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-56645-9 (0-517-56645-1)
December 12, 1988 | $7.99
Illus. in full color. "Bright, clear colors humorously portray the busy children, jolly animals, and frantic mothers that populate the song. Music (melody line, with chords marked) is included."--School Library Journal.
Written by Raffi
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Family - Parents; Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-56645-9 (0-517-56645-1)
December 12, 1988 | $7.99
Illus. in full color. "Bright, clear colors humorously portray the busy children, jolly animals, and frantic mothers that populate the song. Music (melody line, with chords marked) is included."--School Library Journal.
Also available as a
board book.
Shake My Sillies Out
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Songbooks; Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-56647-3 (0-517-56647-8)
December 12, 1988 | $7.99
Illus. in full color. "Rollicking pictures of a moonlit night in the woods of Camp Mariposa, where both animals and campers are struck by the urge to shake, clap, jump, waggle, and eventually yawn. Melody line and chords are provided at the end."--Language Arts.
Written by Raffi
Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Crown Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Songbooks; Juvenile Fiction
978-0-517-56647-3 (0-517-56647-8)
December 12, 1988 | $7.99
Illus. in full color. "Rollicking pictures of a moonlit night in the woods of Camp Mariposa, where both animals and campers are struck by the urge to shake, clap, jump, waggle, and eventually yawn. Melody line and chords are provided at the end."--Language Arts.
