The Laughing Baby : Songs and Rhymes from Around the World (New ed)

Sounds, combined with physical contact, have long been used to lull babies to sleep, soothe them in times of stress, and engage them in play.

Today we know that using rhythmic sounds and sensations is not only fun -- it actually strengthens the bonds between parents and babies, and is integral to development and well-being.

Rooted in ancient oral traditions and handed down through the generations, the songs and rhymes in this collection are as fresh today as they were a century or more ago.