in the Arctic,
the desert,
by the sea ...
and on top
of the mountain
standing next to me."
Happy publishing day to this brand new version of a song I've been singing since I first heard it when our kids were babies. And, I can't tell you how many times we sang it during our recent summer visit with Sicily and Chelsea. I can tell you they have been hearing it since they were wee babies as well. I wish I had had this book to share with them while they were here. Ah, well ... next year. I will put it in their book cupboard as soon as this post is done.
In an introductory note, we are told:
"We started singing "Skinnamarink" in 1978 at our very first
concert, and we never stopped. Lois brought the song to us
from her family and it became part of our musical family, a
family that has grown from hundreds to millions. In this special
book version of the song, we have added an introduction and
some additional verses."
It has been sung in concerts all over the world, and is a favorite singalong for all in attendance. It's a song that brings meaning to being friends, to being happy, to being part of a community, and to love.
It's great fun to sing with actions, and with those gathered together in celebration of so many special moments.
Qin Leng's brilliant ink and watercolor artwork is filled with enormous charm, community diversity, and great joy. She fills the landscape pages with families both human and animal, all joining together to sing with gusto ... and to share in the remarkable experience. Each page turn offers scenes that represent the words sung: a family at breakfast in the morning, children at play in the afternoon, and bathing or camping in the evening.
Skinnamarinky dinky dink, skinnamarinky doo
I love you! is the constant, much-loved chorus.
Randi Hampson, Sharon's daughter, has added three new verses. The publication of this delightful book will bring it a new audience, and make it even more special to those who have loved and sung it through these past 41 years. What an accomplishment!
Don't miss it - and PLEASE raise your voice in song whenever you share it!
Wow, thank you. So lovely.
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