Japanese Heritage Songbook

The Japanese Heritage Songbook presents four classic children's songs from Japan for young learners all over the world. Each song is fully illustrated with lyrics and sheet music so children of all ages can sing along at home with the included CD. This book contains a very small sample of the rich musical heritage of Japan. Please enjoy these songs and stories as you begin your journey to learn more about Japanese music and culture. -Read along in your book while listening to the accompanying recordings. Sing along with the karaoke tracks while reading the book -Sing the songs in the book a cappella (voice only) -Play along with shakers, drums, and other instruments -Act out the stories with puppets, props, or costumes -For older children, follow the notes on the sheet music We hope this collection sparks a lifetime of exploration of world music. Stream the audio tracks for all Heritage Series Songbooks at www.montessorimusiclab.com Montessori Music Lab is based in Cambridge, MA and produces educational music content for young people worldwide.