A girl who loves to read
Emily Arrow has a new cd coming out April 7th (you can still preorder). I got to listen to the sneak peek of the cd and I just kept listening. This cd will have the song Be A Friend based on Salina’s book!!
Emily’s music has helped me find lots of good books. I really like it when she turns a book into a song. It helps you look at the book differently.
I recommend her cds to teachers, librarians and parents! I am ordering a bunch for my cousins and friends!
Social media/website: http://www.EmilyArrow.com, twitter:helloemilyarrow
Tell me a little about you: I created a genre of music called KidLit Tunes, or songs about my favorite books written for kids! I have a ukulele named Bow and I perform all over the country and create videos and songs while I travel.
How did you start writing songs about books? I was an elementary music teacher and I wanted to start using books in my music classroom. I couldn’t find many musical resources online that went with the books so I decided to create my own!
How do you pick the books you write a song about? I pick the books based on a few things: the illustrations, the titles, and the way the book makes me feel. Sometimes I totally love a book but it’s not right for a storytime. Or sometimes I love the illustrations but the the title is too long for a song. I always know a right match for a song the first time I read it.
Do you have a favorite song you wrote? I love performing the BE A FRIEND Song inspired by the book by Salina Yoon. It’s so funny to watch audience members do “jazz hands!” with me!
Note: in exchange for continuing to call my brother “Annoying Little Brother” here, I am letting him write a guest review.
Annoying little brother here and I am reviewing Tim Kubart. He is a musician. He is a host on Sprout’s Sunny Side Up show. He is also Tambourine Guy for Postmodern Jukebox. He has two albums and won a Grammy for his most recent one. I don’t know what a Grammy is but it is a trophy.
I love Tim Kubart. I am his biggest fan. I dressed as Tim for Halloween. I met him at a concert. We even stayed in same hotel!
I listen to his album Home a lot. My favorite song is Breakfast Club. My sister says she is tired of hearing it. It make me want to dance and sing very loud!
I am going to move this summer so I am listening to Moving Day. It will make moving day easier. I like jobs at the house.
I really really recommend his album. He is the best.
Tim’s best friend is a tap dancer named Jumpsuit Alex. I now do ballet and tap because of him.
Annoying little brother
(Bridget’s note: I like Tim’s music even though I claim not to. Shh, don’t spill my secret to my brother)
Emily Arrow writes songs based on books. My favorite song is “Are we there yeti” . The book is by Ashlyn Anstee. It is a fun song.
I listen to the cd at bedtime. Some times we hear it on the radio. I love singing along to the songs.
