Jazz Chants and Picture Books

Jazz Chants

Graham, C & Rosenthal, M.S. (2000). Jazz Chants: Old and New. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Each chant in this book by Carolyn Graham and Marilyn S. Rosenthal
has its own story or theme. Some are beautiful poems and others contain ironic messages. These chants are suited to adult learners. Available Amazon.com and certain bookstores in Japan. ISBN-10: 0194366944

Graham, C. (1993). Grammarchants: More Jazz Chants. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

The chants in this book by Carolyn Graham are short and suitable for adult learners. The book also contains some exercises. Available from Amazon.com and certain bookstores on Japan. ISBN-10: 0194342360

Graham, C. (1986). Small Talk: More Jazz Chants. Oxford: Oxford University press.

The chants in this book are short and suited to adult learners. Available at Amazon.com. ISBN-10: 011194342204

Picture books

McBratney, S. (1994). Guess How Much I Love You. Massachusetts: Candlewick Press

Watercolor illustrations by Anita Jeram help to capture this endearing story by Sam McBratney of the love between a parent and child.

Munsch, R. (1998). Love You Forever. Willowdale (Ontario, Canada): Firefly Books

A story of love between parents and children at all stages of life as children grow up and parents grow old.

Stewart, S. & Small, D. (2004). The Gardener. London: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books.

Lydia’s beautiful flowers, kept in countless containers and planters, softens her uncle, who has never smiled before.

Available from: Amazon.com