The inhabitants of Old Makimba's farm in Africa, including a baboon, an elephant, and a lion, are described, verse by verse. Includes facts about African animals.

In this expanded version of the traditional song, a bear goes exploring near his home in the mountains, using all five senses throughout the four seasons.

The inhabitants of Old MacDonald's farm are described, verse by verse, including his tractor and his neighbors. Music is given on last page.

A new version of the traditional American song, with an unexpected twist at the end.

Illustrates the well-known American folk song about the courtship and marriage of the frog and the mouse.

Presents the text of the popular children's song, and includes song activities to be performed while singing.

A folk adaptation of the American black spiritual in which the Lord instructs Noah to "build him an arky, arky" out of "hickorybarky, barky."

The inhabitants of Old MacDonald's farm are described, verse by verse.

A persistent and indestructible cat keeps coming back, despite his owner's attempts to give him away.

In this version of the classic song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," the farmer's granddaughter plants a garden which provides a place for birds, insects, and other wild creatures to shelter and nest. Backmatter presents facts and activities related to this lively ecosystem.