Thanks, Harvard

Many thanks to the folks at Harvard Elementary for letting be part of their Literacy Night again tonight.  It was great to be able to share SONGS WITH BOOKS with this literacy-loving community. Thanks.

Songs from Books on the Radio Tuesday

I am scheduled to be on a radio program on Tuesday, September 23 to talk about a project I have been working on for several years called Songs from Books. The program, Morning Coffee Mix, streams live from 10-noon(Houston time) and can be heard here.  I will be singing on air and talking about how SONGS FROM BOOKS promotes literacy and a love of reading.

If you love books and music, please give a listen on Tuesday.  Thanks.

What's in a Compost Pile?

A worm took a trip through my compost pile. This is what he saw.

Feet in Your Shoes

  There's no limit to the places you will go if you have brains in your head and feet in your shoes.

The Hungry Caterpillar

  Many people don't know that Eric Carle's very hungry caterpillar had desert on its road to becoming a butterfly.  This culinary tale completes his meal.

After I Ate Green Eggs and Ham

What happened to Dr. Seuss' beloved character after he ate green eggs and ham?  This tells his tale.

Barnyard Dance

  Stomp your feet, clap your hands, everybody ready for the Barnyard Dance.

Happy 100th Day of School!

This week, many young students in the Houston area will be celebrating the 100th day of school.  Celebrating the 100th day of school gives students(usually in the Kindergarten or 1st grade range) a chance to focus on important educational tasks like counting to 100 in a fun way. 

Note: The 100th day in Houston ISD this school year was originally scheduled to fall on February 4.  However, due to the recent cold weather and resulting cancellations, February 6 is now the 100th day.

The Ballad of Johnny 100 Days is a song about a kid who lived in my neighborhood when I was growing up.  Listen to the song, and I think you will agree that Johnny's unique characteristics make him the perfect spokesperson for the 100th day of school, wherever it is celebrated.

Happy 100th Day of School!

SONGS FROM BOOKS

In the fall of 2009, Mike started turning children's books into songs. It started out with THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle and has grown from there. Now, Mike is available to read and sing to classrooms and libraries of young readers.

More information on SONGS FROM BOOKS is available here

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