About this item
Volume #1 of a 3 CD Collection. THE BEST OF JIM GILL! Jim has selected the MOST ACTIVE MUSIC PLAY from his past recordings and created a new collection of 3 CDs filled with more than 50 songs that teachers, librarians, caregivers and, most importantly, children love the most. On these CDs you'll find Jim's most playful sing-alongs and clap-alongs, his liveliest finger plays and body part rhymes, and his silliest word play and tongue twisters. And, of course, there are LOTS OF DANCES! Each CD in this collection contains 17 songs to help you and the children you care for celebrate your time together!
About the Author
Jim Gill is an author and musician with unique credentials among children's artists. Jim is a child development specialist, completing his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of play. For this reason, each of Jim's books and recordings is created as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult.
Over the years Jim's CDs and books have received 5 awards from the American Library Association -the same organization that famously grants the Caldecott and Newberry Awards.
Jim travels throughout the country leading family "read-along/sing-along" concerts at reading festivals and literacy events. He also speaks to early childhood educators and librarians at conferences and training sessions about the many connections between music, play and literacy.
A SOUP OPERA, Jim's most recent book release, is a sing-along opera inspired by concerts that Jim performs with symphony orchestras. The book was named a 2010 Notable Children's Book and Recording by the American Library Association.
You can find more information about Jim's recordings and books as well as information on how to contact Jim regarding a visit for a family concert or professional training event at www.jimgill.com
