Musicals and Books
The Elephant’s Child
Based on a story by Rudyard Kipling
Lyrics by John Jacobson | Music by Emily Crocker
Children the whole world ‘round have delighted to the telling and re-telling of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved story of how the Elephant got his trunk. This charming musical adaptation preserves much of Kipling’s clever text with its fascinating word rhythms and oral imagery, while the five original songs capture the mystery and humor of Elephant’s Child’s exciting adventure down the Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo River.
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A Gingerbread Christmas
By Emily Crocker
Mmm, the smell of gingerbread baking at Christmas time brings back sweet holiday memories, except when you're the Gingerbread Boy and Santa's on his way for a midnight snack! Join in the antics of the Christmas toys and the Gingerbread Boy in their merry Christmas Eve celebration. This light-hearted 15-minute musical for lower elementary grades features a heart-warming Christmas story plus 5 delightful original songs and opportunities to involve many students on stage.
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A Storybook Christmas
By Emily Crocker and John Higgins
Once upon a Christmastime ... Santa's workshop is visited by your favorite storybook characters: the Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood. But wait! Little Red Riding Hood owns a health food restaurant, the Three Little Pigs are interior decorators and the Wolf is a gourmet chef? What's next? Join the fun as Santa's elves sort out the facts in this rollicking, 45-minute holiday musical, which includes 7 Unison/2-Part songs in a variety of styles
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Surfin’ Santa
By Emily Crocker and John Higgins
Santa is dreaming of a ... warm Christmas! And after winning the sweepstakes, he gets his wish! In the meantime, Santa's Toyshop falls victim to a hostile take-over attempt, and the Christmas toy delivery seems in jeopardy. Thanks to the diligence of Mrs. Claus, the whole North Pole gang and two young friends, all ends happily; Santa gets his vacation and the boys and girls get their Christmas! This light-hearted 45-minute musical play features 7 Unison/2-Part songs in a variety of styles - everything from Broadway to Beach and from Rap to Reggae!
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Why Mosquitos Buzz
By Emily Crocker and John Jacobson
An African tale forms the basis of this unique musical. Through song and story, the animals learn why Mother Owl sits silent and the sun won't come - we all depend on each other and when whispering and gossip interfere, tragedy occurs. The story, which ends happily, can be staged or performed in concert, with many narrators or a single adult-storyteller. It's great for encouraging children to read good literature! Grades 4-8. 20 minutes.
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When I Grow Up
By Emily Crocker and John Jacobson
A baker! A sailor! A cowboy! A movie star! Life offers so many choices for kids today; they are free to be whatever they choose to be! WHEN I GROW UP explores these choices in today's lingo for today's kids. Let your kids project themselves into the future, build self-esteem and have fun as they shout to the world, “I wanna be me WHEN I GROW UP!”
Available products: Teacher Edition, Student Edition, ShowTrax CD
I Have a Dream
Songs for Peace and Harmony
John Jacobson, Emily Crocker, Rollo Dilworth, Moses Hogan
We come from many different lands, and no two journeys have been the same. Yet, we are all the followers of dreams. We are all followers of dreamers. Can you hear the heartbeat of the freedom marchers ... Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King? The dreams of peace, hope and freedom echo in our hearts from those who have gone before us. And to honor these dreamers and leaders, we must pledge to live the dream and keep hope alive!
Available products: Teacher Edition, Singer 20-pak, ShowTrax CD, Classroom Kit
A Tree in Tappen Wood
John Jacobson, Emily Crocker
If trees could talk, what stories they might tell and what lessons they could teach! There is a tree that stands in Tappen Wood. Its branches stretch to the sky and look down to witness some of the pivotal moments in the history of America. If we listen carefully, perhaps this tree can speak to us. Perhaps it could reinforce our yearning for miracles, our penchant for dreaming and our hearts full of gratitude. Popular writing team John Jacobson and Emily Crocker bring you this stirring, yet tender musical story for young readers that reminds us where we came from and helps us discover who we really are.
Mickey’s Found Sounds
A Musical Exploration Storybook
Emily Crocker, John Higgins
Explore Music! Learn music through creative play, including online activities. This inventive story uses music, crafts and creative play to help children experience the fun of making music out of "found sounds." The Main Street Parade has been rained out, but Mickey and his friends make their own parade as they discover items around the house that can be used to make musical instruments. The book includes special unique online activities including a video read-along, an audio sing-along, and activities to explore sounds and sound makers. Ages 4+.
Tangled - It’s Better When You Sing It
A Musical Exploration Storybook
Emily Crocker, John Higgins
Explore Music! Learn music through creative play, including online activities. In this innovative musical exploration storybook, Rapunzel shows us that everything is better when you sing! This playful story uses music and creative play to help children experience the joy of singing and discover their own unique voice. The book includes special online activities, including a video read-along, an audio sing-along, and activities to explore sounds and singing. Ages 4+.
Moana - The Beat of Your Heart
A Musical Exploration Storybook
Emily Crocker, John Higgins
Feel the beat inside you when you play along with the Drums of Motunui! This beautifully illustrated book with online music, video, and drumming allows children to discover beat, rhythm, and the sounds of Motunui's drums through activities and creative play with characters and artwork they'll recognize from the Disney movie Moana. Includes online activities such as: video read-along, audio sing-along, and activities to explore sounds and sound makers.
Vocal collection for Kids!
Sight-Reading for Young Singers
Here is a fun, easy collection of songs to help kids bridge the gap between singing by “ear” and reading notes. The lessons are easy to follow and present just one concept at a time, using audio, simplified notation and do-re-mi pitch syllables to guide learning. The full-length Showcase Solos will provide plenty of motivation, and the collection is ideal for kids ages 7-11 to enjoy along with a teacher, parent or friend. Available as print or digital book.
