Noises from Under the Rug
The Barry Louis Polisar Songbook
Published on 1. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-938663-24-9 (ISBN)
Description
The best of singer-songwriter Barry Louis Polisar's unique and satirical children's songs are featured in this anniversary edition that celebrates his 30th year as a writer and performer, including classics such as "I Don't Wanna Go to School" and "Don't Put Your Finger Up Your Nose." The songs, which cleverly capture children's concerns, are clearly printed in bold type and accompanied by sheet music and simple guitar chords, and charming line drawings from the original 1985 publication enliven each page.
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Edition
Revised, 30th Anniversary edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Silver Spring, MD
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
95 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-938663-24-9 (9780938663249)
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Persons
Barry Louis Polisar is an author, songwriter, poet, and story-teller for children who also writes songs and books for adults. He performs his songs on two different Grammy Award-winning albums and sings his song "All I Want is You" in the opening credits of the Academy Award winning movie Juno. Barry's songs are featured in television shows, feature films, and dozens of TV ads throughout the world. His books and poems have been translated into other languages and his songs have been recorded and performed by singers and musicians internationally. He has written songs for Sesame Street and The Weekly Reader and starred in a television show for children that won two Emmy awards. A five time Parents' Choice Award winner, Barry is a pioneer in the world of music for children. He has recorded and shared his songs, poems, stories, and books with audiences throughout the world and has performed at The White House, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He gives concerts and author visits in schools and performing art centers from Washington DC to Fairbanks, Alaska and was given a Special Library Recognition Award for his "ability to communicate with and excite children to read." His work has been featured on National Public Radio and written about in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, and People Magazine.