First published 2016
Young presents thirteen holiday songs arranged specifically for preschool children learning music. The collection combines traditional favorites like Silent Night and Jingle Bells with celebratory pieces including Hanukkah songs and classical selections such as Ode to Joy. Each song appears in large, colorful formatting designed for small hands and developing eyes. The arrangements work with Boomwhackers, Chromanotes Bells, or pianos equipped with color coded stickers, allowing children to play melodies without traditional note reading skills. Visual rhythm guides appear throughout, using light gray grids to mark beats within each measure. This system helps young musicians understand note duration and maintain steady tempo. The songbook includes both Christmas and Hanukkah selections, featuring Go Tell it on the Mountain, Deck the Halls, I Saw Three Ships, Here Comes Santa Claus, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and Oh Hanukkah alongside a creative variation called Twinkle Twinkle Christmas Star. Young structures each piece to encourage singing, playing, and hand signing simultaneously, creating multiple pathways for musical engagement and learning.
Genres: education, music, holiday
Vibes: cozy, educational, whimsical
Tropes: educational, holiday
48 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform