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12 African Lullabies for Babies, Children and Their Parents
African lullabies are popular around the world. In fact, searches for “African lullabies” are one the top ways people find our YouTube channel and our website. So, we thought we would collect some of...
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Behind the Music of A Feast Beneath the Moon with Clerel
Clerel is a natural vocalist, soul singer, and songwriter who nurtured his taste for melody in his coastal hometown of Douala, Cameroon before moving to Montreal. He has appeared on The Late Show With...
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Behind Grand Chief Salamoo Cook with Alexandre Désilets
Alexandre Désilets is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter who has released four pop albums as well as the sweeping orchestral album, Windigo. His career is peppered with awards and honours including...
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15 Fun Musical Picture Books for Children Who Love Animals
Parents and music teachers know that songs about animals are a great way to introduce music to children. In turn, songs are a great way to introduce creatures and their quirks to kids who love music....
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Discover Songs From Around the World: Digital Audio Editions
The digital audio editions of three titles from our award-winning Songs from Around the World series are now available across North America and the United Kingdom. The new, large-format hardcover...
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Classical Music for Kids: 8 Picture Books Featuring the Piano
Inspire young children to play the piano and appreciate its music with musical picture books. From our Little Stories of Great Composers series to collections of classical music centered around water,...
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Musical Picture Books Coming to the United Kingdom in 2024
See what’s coming from The Secret Mountain to the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia in the new year, from new releases to favourites from our catalogue. To stay informed...
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Picture Books for Kids Who Love Music: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
In search of the ideal picture book for children interested in music? Look no further. Our gift guide is designed to spark the musical curiosity of budding musicians or provide a thoughtful present...
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Activity: Describe your family members with Free to Be Me
Learn how to spell and compare size and height with the song “Family,” an upbeat duet all about family relationships from the musical picture book Free to Be Me. Written by the Sunflowers, the album...
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Behind “We’re A Possum Family Band” with Fanny Berthiaume
We asked Fanny Berthiaume to take us behind the scenes of the six-part series We’re a Possum Family Band. The first two installments, Rockin’ the Bayou Down in Louisiana! and Glory Days in New...
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See What’s Coming from The Secret Mountain Spring 2024
Hot off the press! Here’s a first look at the musical picture books that will be released by The Secret Mountain in 2024. We’re thrilled to share that these titles will be available in Canada, the...
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Behind the Art of Amondo, Son of the Baobab with Judith Gueyfier
Most children’s book illustrators only have words to work with when they create artwork. At The Secret Mountain, they also have music. We asked Judith Gueyfier where she found inspiration for her...
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15+ Children’s Picture Books in French for Language Learners
Bonjour! Have you ever considered magical potential of using picture books and songs to teach French to children? Stories and songs are so much more than entertainment: They’re a gateway to...
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See What’s Coming from The Secret Mountain Fall 2024
Coming soon! Here’s a first look at three musical children’s picture books slated for release by The Secret Mountain Fall 2024. We’re thrilled to share that these titles will be available in Canada,...
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14 Summer Learning Activities for Kids, Inspired by Picture Books
Summer is the perfect time to ignite a child's imagination and foster a love for learning. With the freedom of long, sunny days, children can dive into creative and educational activities that make...
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20 Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Ukraine for Children
Introducing Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree, a riveting selection of 20 nursery rhymes and lullabies from Ukraine, collected from refugees living in France, Germany and Poland. These...
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We’re a Possum Family Band: Discover the Picture Book Series
We’re a Possum Family Band is a six-story series that follows Mama and Papa Poss on their travels across North America to the birthplaces of Cajun, jazz, country, rock’n’roll, blues, and traditional...
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14 Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Ireland for Children
Introducing Songs in the Shade of the Oak Tree, a sweeping collection of 14 lullabies and nursery rhymes from Ireland passed down from generation to generation. This collection invites children to...
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15 Classic Kids Songs: Timeless Tunes Every Child Should Know
Looking for timeless tunes to share with your little one? From well-known kids’ folk songs like “Pop Goes the Weasel” to enchanting African lullabies and nursery rhymes, these 15 beloved classics...
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