Book Series · 10 Books

Raffi Songs to Read Books

In order from Baby Beluga to Thanks A Lot.

Baby Beluga
Shake My Sillies Out
Down by the Bay
Five Little Ducks
Wheels on the Bus
Everything Grows
Rise and Shine
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Baby Beluga
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1983

Baby Beluga

By Raffi, Ashley Wolff (Illustrator)

Join a little whale on a sea adventure ending in a cozy bedtime.

32 pages
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Board book
Summary: Dive into the ocean with a playful baby whale as it explores the sea, swimming wild and free. Experience a day filled with adventure and wonder, leading to a heartwarming bedtime with its mother. Perfect for young readers, this charming tale combines delightful illustrations with a sing-along rhythm, making it an engaging journey for little ones. What discoveries await beneath the waves?
The complete set

Raffi Songs to Read Series

10 books · Published 1983–2021

Baby Beluga
Series
Sale price
$674

Baby Beluga

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1983

Join a little whale on a sea adventure ending in a cozy bedtime.

Shake My Sillies Out
Series
Sale price
$759

Shake My Sillies Out

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1987

Join campers for a rhythmic, moonlit sing-along adventure.

Down by the Bay
Series
Sale price
$759

Down by the Bay

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1988

Discover whimsical creatures and silly rhymes down by the bay.

Five Little Ducks
Series
Sale price
$858

Five Little Ducks

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1988

Five little ducks vanish one by one. Will they return?

Wheels on the Bus
Series
Sale price
$759

Wheels on the Bus

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1988

Join a lively bus ride through town with a cheerful tune and vibrant illustrations.

Everything Grows
Series
Sale price
$858

Everything Grows

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1989

Discover the magic of growth and interconnectedness in a vibrant world.

Rise and Shine
Series
Sale price
$858

Rise and Shine

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1990

Animals awaken and explore the forest, greeting a new day.

Wheels on the Bus
Series
Sale price
$574

Wheels on the Bus

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1991

Join a lively bus ride with swishing wipers and bumpety-bump passengers.

Spider on the Floor
Series
Sale price
$759

Spider on the Floor

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993

A spider's antics ensnare critters in a whimsical web adventure.

Thanks A Lot
Series
Sale price
$858

Thanks A Lot

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

A boy discovers gratitude in everyday wonders around him.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Raffi Songs to Read series?

There are 10 books in the Raffi Songs to Read series. It began with Baby Beluga in 1983, and the newest book, Thanks A Lot, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Raffi Songs to Read books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Raffi Songs to Read to life.

01

Raffi

Author & Illustrator
02

Jerry Smath

Author
03

Ashley Wolff

Illustrator
04

Maple Lam

Illustrator
05

Nadine Bernard Westcott

Illustrator
06

Jose Aruego

Illustrator
07

Ariane Dewey

Illustrator
08

Nina Mata

Illustrator
09

Sydney Hanson

Illustrator
10

True Kelley

Illustrator
11

Jaime Kim

Illustrator

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