Ancient Rhymes, A Dolphin Lullaby: A John Denver Sing Along Book for Children About a Parent's Unconditional Love

by John Denver, Christopher Canyon (Illustrator)

This John Denver children's book is the ideal preschool music book and perfect sing along book for toddlers to tell your little one "I love you"! Ancient A Dolphin Lullaby , a book following the lyrics of a love song by John Denver, is a great teaching tool for children about a parent's love for their child! This musical book for children by John Denver adapted as a picture book makes a great a baby gift, but it also will help set a calm sweet mood in a classroom. Sunny, colorful illustrations show families and animals from around the world as the song's lyrics express unconditional love. It's a wonderful teaching tool for young children of how parents-both human and non-human-love their children in very much the same way all over the world. A map in the back and a description of the animals shown will help spark discussion with your young ones. The song is one of the most beautiful John Denver ever wrote; the CD comes with the hardback edition. Why parents, teachers, and gift givers love Ancient Rhymes :

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

36 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

John Denver, born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., was an American folk singer-songwriter and folk rock musician who was one of the most popular artists of the 1970s. He recorded and released some 300 songs, about half of which he had composed, and was named Poet Laureate of Colorado in 1977.

Denver's songs were suffused with a deep and abiding love of the natural world. Songs such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" (1971), "Leaving on a Jet Plane", "Calypso" (1975), "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Rocky Mountain High" (1973) are popular worldwide. Denver has been referred to as "The Poet For the Planet", "Mother Nature's Son" (based on The Beatles song he covered) and "A Song's Best Friend".

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations, but I didn't really get the lyrics.

[Margie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A gentle read, and song, meant to lull young children to sleep with sweet dreams.

[Lafcadio · Rating 1 out of 5]

This would probably have been better if I could hear John Denver sing it to me, but I had no way to listen to the CD while sitting in the waiting room where I found the book. Without the song, this book is nothing special.

[Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love John Denver's music!

[Contemplative · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations but probably our least favorite of the John Denver series for children. Music cd was included.

[ReadingWench · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the song, and illustrations. For those who are musically inclined, there is a song sheet in the back of the book.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christopher Canyon user calmer than normal illustrations for this beautiful song-to-book about a baby dolphin.

[Max Stapleton · Rating 1 out of 5]

the CD was missing from the library book.