Jareda

A dreamy bedtime story and 13 lullabies from around the world. The sounds of lullabies from China to Senegal resonate within the folds of this musical picture book. Drift away to places like Mexico, China, Egypt, Haiti, Niger, Louisiana, Cuba, and Spain with soothing melodies sung in their original language. A bedtime story presented in English, French, and Spanish, and dreamlike illustrations reflect each song’s subject and country of origin. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Liu Fang, Hart-Rouge, Connie Kaldor, Carlos Placeres, and Zal Idrissa Sissokho share their culture with warm vocals and harmonies, supported by musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. Includes a CD (and unique digital download code) featuring 13 songs. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS ASSOCIATION HONORS AWARD AND CHILDREN’S MUSIC WEB AWARD

Patrick Lacoursiere is a former actor, producer, and journalist in Western Canada, and the author of the award-winning collection ＂Dream Songs Night Songs.＂ He lives in Montreal, Quebec. Sylvie Bourbonniere is an illustrator whose works have been featured in the ＂Wall Street Journal,＂ the ＂Chicago Tribune,＂ and ＂People＂ magazine. She has also illustrated several children’s books, including ＂Contes d’Afrique＂ and ＂Tales from the Isle of Spice.＂ She lives in Montreal, Quebec.