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lindterbean
lindterbean | July 2006

childrens songs and stories from around the world

Was reading some other posts and came across a youtube clip that reminded me of an Australian children's song we used to sing. Anyway, long story short, I was just wondering if anyone had any resources for children's songs or stories from their countries or cultures? Oh, and for the curious, the song was the Kookaburra and I have posted the clip on my blog.

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cheleinkal
August 2006 | cheleinkal
songs
Hi,
Check out a site called Limewire.  It's free and has more songs than you can poke a stick at.  I myself have 2 cd's of great Aussie songs, if you want to organise something I can burn and send you copies.

Hooroo


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      lindterbean
August 2006 | lindterbean
songs
Thanks! I'll check it out!


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Kate
July 2006 | Kate
Check Your Local Library

Staff are usually happy to help you find things at your local library.  As far as books go, I reccomend "Whoever You Are" by Mem Fox (an Aussie). 

For music, I recommend Raffi.  We listened to him as kids, and I enjoy his new albums as well.  He sings in different languages and his themes include a healthy environment, "global" stories, getting along etc...  He's really great.  Smart and interesting while being fun and silly too.

 



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mcm
July 2006 | mcm
Run Rabbit Run...(rapeti)
There is a song about a rabbit being shot(!) Rapeti. It is a maori song and I am sure it is popular in NZ. Even my mum learnt it and she is Aussie. Not sure of the words though.


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dipupatel
July 2006 | dipupatel
stories for kids

hi there!

I have a blog that I update with children's stories from around the world

www.caravantoys.typepad.com -the elephant story

I also have launche a site to expose kids to culture at an early age and teach different languages

www.caravantoys.com

hope this helps!

Dipu



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mrscrumley
July 2006 | mrscrumley
around the world music
My son and his father are taking Kindermusik classes and Kookaburra is one of the songs in their class. As for cultures, I'm not sure. Have you done any searches on iTunes?


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