Horses ride children war

Wars have occurred throughout history, in all parts of the world, and they continue today. In spite of the hardship and suffering of wartime, children often find ways to see beauty and hope -- in the natural world, in the love of family and friends, and in the ordinary activities of childhood. Through these graceful and eloquent poems, written from the child's perspective, readers will experience this resilience, this optimism, and understand that it is possible to get through difficult and unsettling times while holding onto one's hopes and dreams for a better, more peaceful future.

The 67 songs and rhymes that are recorded on this CD or cassette come from all five of the books in the First Steps in Music series. These songs and rhymes are designed specifically for one-year-old children and include bounces such as “Ride Away on Your Horses,” wiggles and tickles like “This Is the Father,” simple songs like “Ring Around the Rosey,” lullabies like “Go to Sleep, Go to Sleepy,” and tapping and clapping favorites like “Higglety Pigglety Pop.” The accompanying booklet contains complete lyrics and delightful illustrations.