THIS OLD MAN / ESTE VIEJITO: Singing your way to English and Spanish; Learning with song, Learning with joy! -

Performed by Sarah Barchas and the De Colores Chorus (February, 1997).

The De Colores Chorus members are: Stephanie Comfort, Julio Espinoza, Adilene Moreno, Anita Natividad, Daniella Patterson, Amanda Peña, Bianca SantaMaria, Jacqueline SantaMaria, Luis SantaMaria, Mara SantaMaria, Tiffany SantaMaria, Lupe Urquides, and Victoria Yescas.

Spanish adaptation by Sarah Barchas, Marilyn McClure, and Anne Doan Woolfolk

Illustrations and design by Gary Shepard

HHM 108C - Cassette and illustrated poetry book (ISBN 0-9632621-9-X) - $10.95

This is the first in a new series of bilingual individual song/book packages. Children can read-along as they sing-along using the attractive bilingual illustrated songbook which includes the music. Intended for ages 3-7, this 16-minute recording is accompanied by a 32 page songbook. For bilingual ESL / SSL.

REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Booklist 08/01/97: "The songs reinforce language concepts naturally through music…buoyant sing-along rhythms…lively percussion…Good for individual or group use in schools or public libraries."

• Parent Council Fall, 1997: "Helpful for children wanting to practice either Spanish or English."

CONTENTS

The traditional English folksong, "This Old Man", is shared in a format of a slow song, a robust chant, and a fast song in English on one side and Spanish adaptation on the other.

Spanish translation / adaptation © 1995 High Haven Music

Illustrations and sound recording © 1997 High Haven Music

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