Over in the Meadow

By John M. Feierabend, Marissa Napoletano (Illustrator)

Part of the First Steps in Music series

Explore a meadow where animals teach counting through song and rhyme.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a lively meadow, animal families teach counting through a timeless song. From turtles to rabbits, each verse introduces a new creature and its young. As children sing along, they explore nature and numbers, discovering the beauty of the natural world. This enchanting picture book, with its rich illustrations, invites young readers to join a musical journey that blends learning with fun. What secrets does the meadow hold, and how many animals will you meet? Dive into this classic folksong adaptation and find out!

From the publisher

Over in the meadow… there lives a wonderful array of animals and their young. This traditional folksong probably originated in the United Kingdom in the sixteenth century. Over in the Meadow has not only served as a song to teach counting and rhyming, it is also a delightful introduction to the wonderful natural world that we share with our animal friends. Now lavishly illustrated by Marissa Napoletano and collected by John M. Feierabend, this song is sure to delight current and future generations. The fully notated version of this song with all the words is included at the end of this book, along with a detailed history of the song. A beautiful take on a timeless story, this picture book is another wonderful chapter in the continuing legacy of a delightful, classic songtale.

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