Singable Books for Kids

At The Sonatina Center, singable books are a staple — in music therapy sessions, in our Groove & Grow enrichment classes, and in the collections our therapists keep building on their shelves. We love them for the concepts they teach, the imagery they spark, and the beautiful songs that bring the words to life. Here are some of our favorites.

To learn more about how we use music with young children, check out our post What Is Music Enrichment?

Whether you're a caregiver looking for new bedtime reads, a teacher building a music-rich classroom, or just a fan of a good picture book — this list is for you.

• All You Need is Love by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Marc Rosenthal

• The Animal Boogie by Stella Blackstone, Debbie Hartner, and Fred Pennell (Sing-a-long)

• Around the World We Go by Margaret Wise Brown and Christine Tappin, song by Rachel Rambach

• Baby Beluga by Raffi and Ashley Wolff (Sing-a-long)

• Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan and Jon J Muth,

• Breathe Like A Bear Kira Willey and Anni Betts

• Every Little Thing by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

• Happy by Pharrell Williams, photography by Amanda Pratt

• A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea by Barefoot Books, Jessica Law, and Jill McDonald (Sing-a-long)

• Moon River by Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini, and Tim Hopgood (Sing-a-long)

• Octopus’s Garden by Ringo Starr and Ben Cort

• One Love by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

• Over in the Meadow by Barefoot Books, Jill McDonald, and Susan Reed (Sing-a-long)

• Over the Rainbow by Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, and Eric Puybaret

• Pillowland by Laurie Berkner and Camille Garoche (Sing-a-long)

• Singing in the Rain by Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown, and Tim Hopgood (Sing-a-long)

• Space Song Rocket Ride, by Sunny Scribens and David Sim (Sing-a-long)

• Sunshine On My Shoulders by John Denver and Christopher Canyon

• Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell (Sing-a-long)

• We All Go Traveling By by Sheena Roberts, Siobhan Bell, and Fred Pennell (Sing-a-long)

• We are the Dinosaurs by Laurie Berkner and Ben Clanton

• What A Wonderful World by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss, Louis Armstrong, and Tim Hopgood

• The Wheels on the Bus by Stella Blackstone, Melanie Williamson, and the Amador Family (Sing-a-long)

• When You Wish Upon a Star by Eric Puybaret, Ned Washington, Leigh Harline, and Judy Collins

• Whole World by Christopher Corr and Fred Penner (Sing-a-long)

• With a Little Help From My Friends by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Henry Cole
  

What other singable books do you love? We’d love to add to our list!

Interested in music therapy or music enrichment for your child? Contact us here to learn more about what we offer at The Sonatina Center.