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Raffi
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“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... Read More
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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: January 20, 1998
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
Written by Raffi
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1997
Price: $6.99
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. Read more >
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Illustrated by Raffi and Nadine Bernard Westcott
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: March 2, 1999
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >

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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: March 2, 1999
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 17, 1992
Price: $5.99
Illus. in full color. Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: December 12, 1988
Price: $5.99
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. Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: December 12, 1988
Price: $5.99
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. Read more >

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Written by Raffi
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1990
Price: $5.99
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. Read more >

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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Cyd Moore
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: January 23, 2007
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 17, 1992
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by True Kelley
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 13, 1996
Price: $5.99
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... Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: March 14, 2006
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
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Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Cyd Moore
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: November 8, 2005
Price: $15.95
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... Read more >










