Three Rapping Rats, winner of a TES best primary resource award for music, is one of those books which teachers love - an instant success with children. The 12 traditional tales, retold with Kaye Umansky's characteristic wit, each contain a song. Everyone will know the familiar melody, and the specially rewritten words carry the story along in the most natural and interactive way. Before they know it, everyone's taking part in an magical little performance. The music activities which accompany each story will be familiar in concept to everyone who uses Music Express. The fresh new cover is a welcome treat for a much-loved title in a much-loved and ever-popular series.

Following on the success of A & C Black's Roald Dahl series of musicals, comes a sparkling adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen. Written by popular children's author, Kaye Umansky, this musical provides schools with the same winning format as before: a complete performance pack including great songs, dramatic incidental music, full CD backing tracks, and an expandable cast list which gives everyone a chance to shine.

Roald Dahl's The Three Little Pigs joins the famously infamous Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs and the very smelly but loveable Jack and the Beanstalk plus many more in a glittering line up of wickedly funny productions which children and audiences just love. There are five starring roles and dozens of extra parts both off stage and on - and everyone can sing in the chorus. Piggy No. 3 is in a tight corner - Wolf has gobbled up his neighbours and now he's hammering at the door with a stick of dynamite in his hand. Who can Piggy call on for help? Sweet Miss Riding Hood, of course - the fearless wolf-slayer. And how is he to know that she fancies a pigskin handbag to go with her wolfskin coat?! As with every one of these great Roald Dahl musicals, The Three Little Pigs is based on an orchestral commission by the Roald Dahl Foundation. The concert work, from which the schools' musical is derived is by Paul Patterson, and schools can use the extracts provided from the orchestral work to enhance their performances. To present a public performance of this musical you will need a performance licence. Simply email [email protected] or phone 01484 668 148 and request a Performance Licence Application Form.

Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet music for beginners. The recorder is the most widely taught instrument in schools. For the majority of children, it is their first introduction to playing and reading music. This book which is part of a scheme is designed to teach the full range of notes from low C to high G. Recorder magic is an acclaimed recorder method for beginners, with fresh new tunes and performance opportunities right from the start. Perfect resources for whole class teaching of recorders in the Wider Opportunities classroom. Suitable for both generalist and specialist teachers.

Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet music for beginners. The recorder is the most widely taught instrument in schools. For the majority of children, it is their first introduction to playing and reading music. This book which is part of a scheme is designed for the teaching of new notes - C, F, A sharp, B flat, high C sharp and E. Recorder magic is an acclaimed recorder method for beginners, with fresh new tunes and performance opportunities right from the start. Perfect resources for whole class teaching of recorders in the Wider Opportunities classroom. Suitable for both generalist and specialist teachers.

This collection of simple songs and activities leads to independent part-singing, making it accessible and fun for both pupils and teachers. Two-part songs, including echo songs, canons, rounds and partner songs are clearly presented with notes to guide the teacher through personal preparation, effective ways of teaching and developing the songs, and help with problems that might arise when attempting part-singing for the first time. There are also supporting activities and games to aid the development of the skills and the confidence needed for successful, rewarding two-part singing.;Down by the bay; Swing low, sweet chariot; Rivers of Babylon; TV Tantrum; Jelly on a plate; I wanna sing scat; Can you dig that crazy gibberish?; Wipe, sniff, drip. There is a graded introduction to part-singing for 7-11 year olds; guidance for teachers and children throughout; clear layout and easy-to-follow instructions; wide range of musical styles and forms including traditional, pop and non-Western and many specially commissioned for the book; makes part-singing accessible and fun.

A&C Black's hugely popular adaptation of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhyme, Jack and the beanstalk, strides out again in the new design and new cover style of A&C Black's Roald Dahl musicals series. Thousands of children have taken part in school performances of this riotously funny adaptation of Roald Dahl's irreverent twist on the traditional tale. A recent review in Music Teacher said: 'It is very difficult to pinpoint an aspect of performance which these musical packages do not address...(These are) completely foolproof musicals, which could be used and adapted by the most inexperienced of directors...undoubtedly an inspired resource' Schools will be able to buy a performance licence online at the brand new A&C Black musicals website (live from March 05), which also has a forum, a Hall of Fame, regular news, updates and free extras to download.

The greatest ever collection of action songs for little children! Everything from the sizzling Ten fat sausages to the hilarious No laugh race with all manner of toe tapping, hand clapping, nose wiggling, wriggling and giggling in between. Every early years setting and primary school should have one. The collection is in the familiar songbook format with sturdy wire-o binding to keep the book open at the song you're singing. Each song has a simple piano accompaniment and guitar chords and the words are brought to life by illustrator David McKee's wonderfully comical little people, performing all the actions to show you how. Recordings of all the songs with backing tracks are available separately on CD.

A music and literacy resource for Early Years. This work contains 15 lively chants and stories retold by Kaye Umansky. It includes favourites such as Goldilocks", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Pinocchio", "Chicken Licken" and "Cinderella" - with musical development activities by Helen MacGregor. A much-loved music and literacy resource for Early Years - now with a bright new cover! A musical treat - 15 lively, enchanting chants and stories retold by Kaye Umansky. Includes favourites such as Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Chicken Licken and Cinderella - all with imaginative musical develpment activities by Helen MacGregor.

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a sparkly adaptation of the famous Christmas song of the same name. It is a wonderful, exciting musical that really captures the true giving spirit of Christmas. Intended for children in Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds), there are parts for all the characters from the song and many many more, all with amazingly colourful costumes. Children just love the fun, catchy songs, and the CD includes backing tracks and performance tracks as well as incidental music providing opportunities for adding dance and mime to the production. To present a public performance of this musical you will need a performance licence. Simply email [email protected] or phone 01484 668 148 and request a Performance Licence Application Form. 'A must-buy for any school.' Teaching & Learning

ME includes songs about the body, the five senses, growth and change, food and drink, and movement and feelings and is specially designed for generalist teachers in the classroom. Songbirds: Me includes songs about the body, the five sensse, growth and change, food and drink, and movement and feelings and is perfect for topic work in PHSE. The songs appeal especially to young children and are short enough to teach by rote. No music reading is required and the CD includes both sample performances and backing tracks.

Bingo Lingo - the book which put the fun Into the literacy hour - is relaunching in a bright new edition. A sharp fresh design makes the content even more accessible and friendly. But the heart of the book remains a wonderfully clever collection of songs and rhymes with familiar tunes, all of which teach an aspect of literacy in a fun and memorable way. Completely new is a whole set of content links with the National Literacy Strategy. Quick clear links can be found on our music website.