Review: We received the A Duck in New York City, Down at the Sea Hotel, and Dream Songs Night Songs From Belgium to Brazil ($22.95 each). Each book comes with a music CD to compliment the story line. I've never been so impressed with a children's book! All of the Secret Mountain books are beautifully illustrated and well entertaining. The CDs are have been great at getting my toddler to settle down. So they've been the perfect antidote for peace and quiet. Best of all, my toddler approves. I can see why this collection has won many prestigious awards!



Description: The third release from the award-winning critically-acclaimed collection of lullabies from around the world, sung in the language of origin, plus an illustrated bedtime story – in French, English, and Spanish – about an imaginary journey to unknown lands.



Description: An original work by well-known singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor that tells the story of a little prairie duck with a big idea – making it on Broadway. It’s a long shot, and New York’s very far away. Luckily, a truck-driver named Big Betty comes along, offers him a ride, and gives him that extra little boost he needs to fulfill his dream!



Description: Dream songs by legends including Neil Young, Tom Waits, Nanci Griffith, Don Henley, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Billy Joel as performed by roots music artists Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Guy Davis, Lucy Kaplansky, Lynn Miles and The Wailin’ Jennys.

The title song is written by two-time Grammy nominee Greg Brown, whose career spans two decades and more than a dozen critically acclaimed albums. It’s a story as well, exquisitely illustrated by Mireille Levert, double winner of the prestigious Governor General’s Literature Award in Canada.