About the book
Rocking and singing reassure babies and small children – with this ritual millions of mothers, fathers and grandparents worldwide lull their children to sleep. This custom has existed since the earliest days of mankind. “Dorme, dorme, meu menino” is sung in Portugal, “Tuta nana tgu” in Grisons, a small part of Switzerland, “Lala, mtoto lala” in Swahili. The book presents 51 beautiful lullabies from all over the world in their infinite variety. It includes a singalong CD with the texts read by native speakers. Delightful pictures by famous photographers illustrate the cultural riches of our world.
Editions of Lullabies of the World
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9783899481945
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Rocking and singing reassure babies and small children – with this ritual millions of mothers, fathers and grandparents worldwide lull their children to sleep. This custom has existed since the earliest days of mankind. “Dorme, dorme, meu menino” is sung in Portugal, “Tuta nana tgu” in Grisons, a small part of Switzerland, “Lala, mtoto lala” in Swahili. The book presents 51 beautiful lullabies from all over the world in their infinite variety. It includes a singalong CD with the texts read by native speakers. Delightful pictures by famous photographers illustrate the cultural riches of our world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lullabies of the World about?
Rocking and singing reassure babies and small children – with this ritual millions of mothers, fathers and grandparents worldwide lull their children to sleep. This custom has existed since the earliest days of mankind. “Dorme, dorme, meu menino” is sung in Portugal, “Tuta nana tgu” in Grisons, a small part of Switzerland, “Lala, mtoto lala” in Swahili. The book presents 51 beautiful lullabies from all over the world in their infinite variety. It includes a singalong CD with the texts read by native speakers. Delightful pictures by famous photographers illustrate the cultural riches of our world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lullabies of the World?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Global or regional music styles
Where can I read a sample of Lullabies of the World?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9783899481945
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lullabies of the World?
Carus-Verlag GmbH & Co KG
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lullabies of the World is available as hardcover(ISBN 9783899481945)