Lap Time Song and Play Book, The

THE LAPTIME SONG & PLAY BOOK

Musical arrangements by Adam Stemple

Illustrated by Margot Tomes

Harcourt 1989

ISBN# 0-15-243588-3 Harcourt hardcover

Songs and lap games, many of which I played with my own children when they were babies and toddlers, with musical arrangements by my son Adam who is a professional musician. Now I play “Trot, trot to Boston” and “This is the way the farmer rides” and others with my grandbabies. The Tomes art is delicious.

What reviewers have said:

• “Once into the participation mode, children will want more”–Book Links
• *STARRED* “Tomes quiet illustrations help make this an especially attractive edition of these familiar old favorites.”–Kirkus (Pointer/starred review)
• “A fine choice for parents seeking games to play with young children.”–Booklist
• “The musical arrangements are accompanied by engaging illustrations that extend the spirit of the games.”–Boston Sunday Globe
• “Here’s a great gift for new moms, dads, and grandparents.”–San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Book Issue