Jennie Jenkins

Illustrated by Ashley Maurer

Part of the First Steps in Music series

A playful song challenges a girl to rhyme or dance.

4.7 Goodreads · 21 ratings

32 pages· ~500L

$17.95Save 5%

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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical twist on tradition, a boy sings to a girl, challenging her to rhyme with colors or face a dance. This enchanting picture book revives the classic song 'Jennie Jenkins,' inviting young readers to explore its playful history. Will she find the perfect rhyme, or will she dance? Discover the charm and humor of this timeless tale, complete with a notated song and a free MP3 download.

From the publisher

A beautifully illustrated version of the classic and humorous song, “Jennie Jenkins” A beautiful take on a timeless story, this picture book will become a favorite of today’s children, another wonderful chapter in the continuing legacy of a delightful, classic songtale. In the United States, “Jennie Jenkins” was sung as a way for a boy to ask a girl to dance. The boy would sing the first part and pick a color and the girl would have to make up an answer that rhymed. If the girl failed to quickly respond with an appropriate answer, she would be required to dance with the boy. The fully notated version of this song with all the words is included at the end of the book, along with a detailed history of the song. An MP3 of the song is also available for free download.

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