The Secret Mountain Catalogue

Discover all the children's picture books, lullabies, nursery rhymes and more from the entire Secret Mountain catalogue.
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Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees
Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean: An enchanting collection of 23 traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. Stories about children playing in the schoolyard at recess, sisters braiding each other’s hair at the beach, and parents dancing and singing late into the night mesh together thanks to the music. #diversebooks #childrensbooks #diversereads #kidsbooks #ownvoices #illustration
Simply Fantastic: An Introduction to Classical Music
The works of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and others, are introduced to children through the magical beings from legends and classic tales—including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves and wizards—that inspired the composers. A glossary of musical terms, a short biography of each composer, and a brief presentation of each extraordinary character are included. #childrensbooks #childrensmusic #classicalmusic #illustration #picturebooks
Under the Moon: Jazz Standards and Lullabies
The music of this classic jazz picture book with CD aptly conveys the mood of each season thru the legendary voices from the 1950s. Each melody creates a blissful way to lure the child to sleep. Songs like “Winter Weather,” “Moon River” and “It Might As Well Be Spring” make up this unique set. Performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and more. #lullabies #lullaby #childrenssongs #christmassongs #jazzlullabies #picturebook #illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks
The Little Blue Doggy
With musical origins as a mid-century French Canadian radio jingle, tells the story of an endearing little blue stuffed doggy with a soggy, red, cotton tail. “Snag,” as his friends affectionately call him, finds himself in a conundrum when his parents go out for the evening while he’s banished to the bathroom closet, all alone. #childrensbook #childrensstory #picturebook #kidslit #childrensmusic #musicbooks #childrensliterature
Amazing Water: An Introduction to Classical Music
The works of Vivaldi, Beethoven, Debussy, and others are introduced to children by demonstrating how water—from the sea, rivers, fountains, and rainfall—has inspired the composers. An original and exciting way for younger listeners to discover awe-inspiring classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. A glossary of musical terms and a short biography of each composer are included along with a CD. #childrensmusic #childrensbooks
Little Creatures: An Introduction to Classical Music
The works of Beethoven, Ravel, Prokofiev and others are introduced to children by showing how insects, arachnids and amphibians, such as spiders, wasps, butterflies, frogs and snakes, have inspired the composers. An original and exciting way for younger listeners to discover awe-inspiring classical music, this book pairs five centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations of these fascinating little creatures. #classicalmusic #childrensmusic #illustration #picturebooks
Some Creatures Have All the Luck!
In this children's book, travel with Minim as he braves a cold Venetian winter night and visits an orphanage where he crosses paths with Antonio Vivaldi! #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsmusic #kidslit #kidslitart #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensmusic #illustration #bookillustrations #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #musicmonday #musicalbook #musiced #musiceducation #musiclessons #classicalmusic #musicbook #booksforchildren #musicforyoungchildren
The Hummingbird Sings and Dances
A collection of 19 traditional nursery rhymes and lullabies in Spanish originating from Latin America that have withstood the test of time. Warm, colourful illustrations with earth-toned backgrounds provide the setting for this endearing repertoire of family-friendly songs from 17 different countries. Lyrics in Spanish and English appear at the end of the book. #lullabies #nurseryrhymes #illustration #childrensbooks #childrenssongs #childrensmusic #kidsbooks #diversebooks #diversereads
Down at the Sea Hotel
14 lullabies take young listeners through a fantastical trip to the “Sea Hotel.” An outstanding company of folk-roots singers from Minnesota’s Red House Records convene on this picture book with CD to offer a warm, rich sound. Babies, toddlers and adults alike, can enjoy nighttime songs written by some of North America’s most respected songwriters. #picturebook #childrensbook #childrensmusic #lullaby #illustratiion
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Classic Folk Sing-Along Songs
Revisit the classic children's folk song, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star with this song and picture book filled with striking illustrations, rich in color and texture. #lullaby #lullabies #childrenssong #illustration #childrenssong #childrensmusic #picturebook #childrensliterature #folksong #traditionalsong
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
“I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” introduces us to a quirky old lady who swallows a heap of animals, from a dog, cat, bird, spider and that infamous little fly, only to meet an untimely demise. #childrenssongs #childrensmusic #kidlit #kidsmusic #picturebooks #illustration
W is for Wapiti! An Alphabet Songbook
Learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with this cute watercolour picture book featuring 24 simply worded songs that invite children to go on a wild musical odyssey through the letters A to Z. They’ll get a chance to meet a host of zany characters like a friendly ghost who delivers fruit-filled flans on a bicycle, a twisted turtle who feels a tad bare under her shell, and a curious cricket named Simon.