Over the Garden Wall is a one-of-a-kind collection of
thirty-eight traditional children's songs, rhymes and games from England, beautifully illustrated with
rare photos from the past, along with the fresh faces of children from today. The enclosed CD contains
authentic field recordings collected in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, along with new recordings of children from schools in villages, towns and citiesthroughout the UK. Second in a series of volumes designed to bring scho larly research and practical application together in one anthology, thisbook is perfect for use in both home and school. Parents and children w ill enjoy exploring past, present and future through England's rich heritage of musical play, while teachers will find activities for the classroom. Over the Garden Wall includes
historical references for eachsong,
pedagogical indices and suggestions for developing a
li teracy-based music curriculum. Ideally suited for teaching m