The Musical Bookshelf
Connecting Diverse Children's Literature with Music

Go on a journey where literature comes alive with the magic of music! This cross-curricular resource explores 20 carefully curated children's books (most of which are probably in your school library). After reading the books aloud, explore these activities and songs that reinforce musical skills for kindergarten through 5th-graders. Author and pedagogue Dr. Suzanne Hall includes engaging conversation starters, step-by-step teaching procedures, creative extensions, music and language arts National Standards, plus downloadable projectables, worksheets, and templates. The selected stories reflect a kaleidoscope of cultures and provide pathways to create, perform, respond, and connect in meaningful ways.