Picture Books Inspired By Popular Songs

by Thiele, Bob

Book - 2014

Hopgood’s illustrations make a lovely pairing with What a Wonderful World, first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967. Celebrate the New Year, or any time of year, with this fabulous illustrated version. Hopgood’s illustrations make a lovely pairing with What a Wonderful World, first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967. Celebrate the New Year, or any time of year, with this fabulous illustrated version. Show less

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's My Favorite Things / Illustrated by Renee Graff

Book - 2001

Renee Graff’s charming illustrations of Rodgers & Hammerstein classic resilience song from 1959's The Sound of Music is a must. Renee Graff’s charming illustrations of Rodgers & Hammerstein classic resilience song from 1959's The Sound of Music is a must. Show less

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Singing in the Rain

by Freed, Arthur

Book - 2017

A great book to bust out with on rainy Bay Area days. Singing in the Rain was written by Doris Eaton Travis for Broadway in 1929, but Arthur Creed created a whole musical film from this song in 1952. A great book to bust out with on rainy Bay Area days. Singing in the Rain was written by Doris Eaton Travis for Broadway in 1929, but Arthur Creed created a whole musical film from this song in 1952. Show less

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Sunny Day

A Celebration of the Sesame Street : [theme Song]

by Raposo, Joe

Book - 2019

Debuted in 1969 with the TV show Sesame Street, this song is perfect for sunny days and will always evoke all the fun of the show. Debuted in 1969 with the TV show Sesame Street, this song is perfect for sunny days and will always evoke all the fun of the show. Show less

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(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay

by Redding, Otis

Book - 2021

Famously set by San Francisco’s Bay, this rendition will help you teach Otis Redding’s famous song to your child. Famously set by San Francisco’s Bay, this rendition will help you teach Otis Redding’s famous song to your child. Show less

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Octopus's Garden

by Starr, Ringo

Book - 2014

Ringo Starr’s classic sea song pairs well with local seaside adventure. Written for the iconic Abbey Road album in 1969. Ringo Starr’s classic sea song pairs well with local seaside adventure. Written for the iconic Abbey Road album in 1969. Show less

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All You Need Is Love

by Lennon, John

Book - 2019

Released in 1967 in a global broadcast, this Beatles song was enjoyed by 400 million people in 25 countries. Yet, it came to have a special resonance with San Francisco’s 1967 Summer of Love. Released in 1967 in a global broadcast, this Beatles song was enjoyed by 400 million people in 25 countries. Yet, it came to have a special resonance with San Francisco’s 1967 Summer of Love. Show less

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Is This Love?

by Marley, Cedella

Book - 2023

Bob Marley and the Wailers released this song in 1978 on their album Kaya, and now, his daughter Cedella pairs it with loving illustrations that explore sibling love. Bob Marley and the Wailers released this song in 1978 on their album Kaya, and now, his daughter Cedella pairs it with loving illustrations that explore sibling love. Show less

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It's A Small World

by Sherman, Richard M.

Book - 2011

Arguably a little too catchy, it’s still fun to share Disney’s theme parks' most famous ride's song. Premiered at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, it’s been well remembered ever since. Arguably a little too catchy, it’s still fun to share Disney’s theme parks' most famous ride's song. Premiered at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, it’s been well remembered ever since. Show less

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Get Up, Stand up

by Marley, Cedella

Book - 2019

Cedella Marley makes one of Bob Marley’s most powerful activist songs accessible for children. Illustrations support kids standing up to bullying. Cedella Marley makes one of Bob Marley’s most powerful activist songs accessible for children. Illustrations support kids standing up to bullying. Show less

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Moon River

by Hopgood, Tim

Book - 2018

Sung by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961, Hopgood’s Moon River makes an excellent bedtime lullaby book. Sung by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961, Hopgood’s Moon River makes an excellent bedtime lullaby book. Show less

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Walking in A Winter Wonderland

Based on the Song by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith

Book - 2016

Over 200 artists have recorded this song since first heard in 1934. Now, this picture book makes for a great way to welcome the winter season and start the year again. Over 200 artists have recorded this song since first heard in 1934. Now, this picture book makes for a great way to welcome the winter season and start the year again. Show less

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De colores

Bright with colors

Book - 2008

Written in the 16th century by Cusillo pilgrims in the Spanish mountains, this folk song travelled to America and has been sung in California for hundreds...Show more Written in the 16th century by Cusillo pilgrims in the Spanish mountains, this folk song travelled to America and has been sung in California for hundreds of years. It even became the anthem for the United Farm Workers of America, founded by Caesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Sing in the spring with David Diaz's beautiful illustrations. Show less

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