Karen Howard Boeken

This collection of songs includes music from diverse cultures and experiences, on themes from family, animals, flowers, food, and more. Organized by geographical region, Howard provides the context and guidance--including references to recordings. She further organizes the songs based on First Steps activity categories: Fragment Singing, Simple Songs, Movement for Form and Expression, Movement with the Beat, and Songtales.

Young Alez has questions. What's up with everybody, especially Mailman Mike? Everything seems different. Her parents help Alez understand that in many ways, the world has changed. They try to explain to their young daughter how some teeny, tiny invisible germs have seemingly turned the world upside down. Then they try to learn what their family can do to help keep themselves and others safe