THE ARTS
Ricketts, Amadee

Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning

(3) PS Illustrated by Ashley Barron. New lyrics, set to familiar tunes (such as "B-I-N-G-O" and "Happy Birthday"), urge young children to be kind, manage their anger, accept mistakes, etc. Bright collage illustrations mirror the messages, showing expressive kids from many cultures and with varying abilities. Back matter provides rationale for caregivers and storytime tips. Sheet music and sound files can be downloaded for free.

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