What'll I do with the baby-o? : nursery rhymes, songs and stories for babies

If you work with preschool children, chances are that you're more than familiar with Jane Cobb's fantastic resource I'm a Little Teapot: Presenting Preschool Storytime. Jane Cobb's new book What'll I Do with the Baby-o? Nursery Rhymes, Songs, and Stories for Babies is sure to become a similar staple for anyone providing early literacy programming.

Cobb provides a thorough and quality selection of rhymes and songs for the baby and toddler set. The personal tips and resources from Cobb's own experience –what times to offer programs, to register or not, using recorded music, record-keeping, parent response forms– make this handbook especially useful. The chapter called "Sprinkles: What to Say to Parents" is particularly handy as it provides tips and speaking ideas on explaining the rationale of providing early literacy programs and highlighting the way in which rhyming, singing, storytelling and reading aloud contribute to child development. Sample programs, oral story suggestions and a selection of rhymes in other languages (French, Spanish and more!) all enhance this wonderful book.

This title comes with a CD of rhymes and songs with vocals provided by Natasha Neufeld, Paul Gitlitz and Jane Cobb. Most of the 36 tracks are vocals only and have the feel of what "real people" sound like! The CD is a great resource when trying to figure out the tune or cadence to an unfamiliar rhyme.

What'll I Do with the Baby-o? is an excellent resource for both new and seasoned professionals providing programming for little ones and their caregivers!