Down by the Bay - Raffi

A deliciously whimsical picture-book version of one of Raffi's most popular songs. From start to finish, the tall tales created by two extremely imaginative friends grow ever wilder as each tries to top the other. Full-color illustrations. nRaffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow... nSinging supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing his hair, a goose kissing a moose, and a whale with a polka-dot tail. Very young children will find this book both entertaining and instructive in early language skills such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and will delight in hearing it read or sung aloud to them. n nThis paperback edition includes the sheet music to encourage sing- and play-alongsn