Dream Songs Night Songs from China to Senegal [With CD] - Hardcover

by Patrick Lacoursiere (Author), Sylvie Bourbonnière (Illustrator)

A dreamy bedtime story and 13 lullabies from around the world. The sounds of lullabies from China to Senegal resonate within the folds of this musical picture book. Drift away to places like Mexico, China, Egypt, Haiti, Niger, Louisiana, Cuba, and Spain with soothing melodies sung in their original language. A bedtime story presented in English, French, and Spanish, and dreamlike illustrations reflect each song's subject and country of origin. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Liu Fang, Hart-Rouge, Connie Kaldor, Carlos Placeres, and Zal Idrissa Sissokho share their culture with warm vocals and harmonies, supported by musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. Includes a CD (and unique digital download code) featuring 13 songs. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS ASSOCIATION HONORS AWARD AND CHILDREN'S MUSIC WEB AWARD

Author Biography

Patrick Lacoursière is a producer and journalist originally from Saskatchewan. He is the author of the award-winning three-part collection Dream Songs Night Songs, published by The Secret Mountain. Sylvia Bourbonnière's illustrations have been published by The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune and People Magazine. She has also illustrated several children's books including Tales from the Isle of Spice and Contes d'Afrique.