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A Magical Time of Year

A delightful Christmas tune guaranteed to raise a smile! Listen here: Magical Time of Year

Back to School

Help! It's almost time to go Back to School! Listen here: Back to School

Best Friends

Lyrics to the song "Best Friends" From the CD "We All Laugh in the Same Language"
A testament to lifelong friendship.

Download the song or listen to a clip now!

Celebrating Kwanzaa

Download the Kwanzaa song or listen to the clip now! You can also download Kwanzaa sheet music. Celebrating Kwanzaa

From our roots deep in Africa
Springs the greatness of who we are
Habari gani – now what’s the news?
There’s a celebration!
Seven Principles, seven days
We light kinaras and sing in praise
Teach traditions and ancient ways
Hailed for generations (foundation)

Kwanzaa – we’re celebrating Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa – celebrating Kwanzaa

Do Your Best

Imagine Mick Jagger Strutting around the stage singing about test taking skills! Is that a stretch???
Listen now:Do Your Best (When You Take a Test)

Don't Run In the Hall

Blues tune from the Cd "We All Laugh in the Same Language." Listen to this: Don't Run in the Hall

Down Chinatown Way

Lyrics to track 6 from the CD, "We All Laugh in the Same Language." You will be transported to a Chinese New Years Day Parade! Listen here: Down Chinatown Way

Down in Old Hawaii

A Hawaiian tune from the CD "We All Laugh in the Same Language." Listen here:Down in Old Hawaii

Errant Elephant

An elephant escaped from the Zoo! Lots of short /e/ words in this rap tune -- phonics without pain....Listen here: Errant Elephant

Every Sentence Begins with a Capital Letter

A Brazilian tune that teaches capitalization and punctuation in a fun way! Games built right into the song. Listen here: Every Sentence Begins With a Capital Letter
You can also download sheet music here: Every Sentence Begins with a Capital Letter Have fun!

Fun, Fun!

Fun, Fun
© 1998 by Marla Lewis
Based on the story, “Fat Elephant”
From Sound-Alikes Books
©1995 by Bernadette Falletta

Gentle Giraffe

lyrics to a charming piano ragtime tune. Listen to this! Gentle Giraffe

Home Again

A rock tune about a homesick astronaut from the CD "We All Laugh in the Same Language" Listen to this! Home Again

Homeless Man

Lyrics to a ballad about compassion and generosity of spirit from the CD, "We All Laugh in the Same Language" Listen here: Homeless Man

Homophones, Homophones!

check out this very pun-ny song about those tricky homophones!
Listen here: homophones

I Have the Weirdest Dreams

Do you have weird dreams? Are they as weird as mine? Log on to www.marlalewis.com and tell me all about them! from the CD, "I Love to Talk to Plants." Listen here: The Weirdest Dreams

I Love Foods that Start with M!

How many foods can YOU think of that start with M? A big hit with the Pre-K to 1st grade set! Listen here: I Love Foods That Start With M

I Love to Talk to Plants

Do you know that plants are great at conversation? I admit it – I talk to plants every day! Here’s your chance to listen in. Title song from my new CD! Listen here: I Love to Talk to Plants

If You Know How to Count (You Can Add By One)

A rockin' tune that will teach kids how to add by one. Listen here: If You Know How To Count (You Can Add By One!)

In My Pocket

Here's the first song you will hear on my new CD, "I Love to Talk to Plants!" It's an R&B flavored ode to a bright future for us all. Listen here: In My Pocket Download sheet music here: In My Pocket

Jack Found a Duck

Delightful Jazz chant with lots of /k/ words! Phonics without pain! Listen here: Jack Found a Duck

Jackson Avenue

Lyrics to the Dixieland hit tune from the CD, "We All Laugh in the Same Language." Listen and download here: Jackson Avenue

Leap of Faith

A rap tune about a little girl who stood up to a bully! From the new CD, "I Love to Talk to Plants." Listen here: Leap Of Faith Download sheet music here: Leap of Faith

Lend a Hand

Lend a Hand, an adult ballad, was written for the International Breast Milk Project to help feed hungry babies in Africa. All proceeds from this song will benefit IBMP. Visit their site at www.breastmilkproject.org
Click here to listen to the song:Lend a Hand

Lonely Toad

Lyrics to a sweet ballad about a toad who finds lots of friends in the end. And you will find lots of words with the long /o/ sound! More phonics without pain.
Listen here: Lonely Toad

Lucky Little Sparrow

Dedicated to anyone who ever wished they could fly.
From the CD "I Love to Talk to Plants." Listen here: Lucky Little Sparrow

Mighty Jackie, the Strikeout Queen

A true story: Jackie Mitchell was only 17 years old, 130 pounds, and 5’7” tall, when she struck out two legendary batters in a row – Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig!Listen here: Mighty Jackie, the Strikeout Queen Download sheet music, here: Mighty Jackie the Strikeout Queen

Months of the Year

A Neil Sedaka tune with new lyrics by yours truly that teaches about months and seasons of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Great fun! Listen here: Months of the Year

Muskrat Rap

Lyrics to the Rap tune from the CD "We All Laugh in the Same Language."
I'm a muskrat/Livin' in my habitat!
Listen here: Muskrat Rap

My Friend Lion

Lyrics to a Latin flavored tune about a Lion who is afraid of noises in the night.
Listen here: My Friend Lion

My Room's a Mess!

Does your room look like mine??? This is a country tune from the CD, "I Love to tAlk to Plants." Listen here: My Room's a Mess!

Ostrich Hatches

A Cha-cha! Teaches the /ch/ sound. Phonics without pain! Listen here: Ostrich Hatches

Pizza Party

A reggae tune that teachs the concept of division as a way of sharing. Listen here: Pizza Party

Prowler in the House

Prowler in the House
©1999 by Marla Lewis
Based on the story, “Proud Owl”
From Sound-Alikes Books ©1995 by Bernadette Falletta

Rhyme Riddles

Download MP3 for this song now!

(c) 1998 by Marla Lewis

I know aword that rhymes with ham,
Blueberry, blackberry, raspberry jam!

Rhyme Riddles Lyrics

Rhyme Riddles
C 1998 by Marla Lewis
I know a word that rhymes with STAR
Not a school bus, it’s a CAR!
Car, far, jar, guitar
So many words that rhyme with STAR!

I know a word that rhymes with MOON
Not a fork, it’s a SPOON!
Spoon, soon, noon, balloon,
So Many words that rhyme with MOON

RHYME RIDDLES
SUCH A LOT OF FUN TO DO
RHYME RIDDLES
GOT ANOTHER ONE FOR YOU

(Here’s how to play this game, my friends
Rhymin’ words sound the same at the end! Are you ready?)

I know a word that rhymes with GOAT
Not a ship, it’s a BOAT!
Boat, coat, float, throat!
So many words that rhyme with BOAT!

I know a word that rhymes with BLACK
Sit in front or sit in BACK!
Back, snack, quack, track
So many words that rhyme with BLACK
(CHORUS)
I know a word that rhymes with MUMMY
Not your head, its your TUMMY!
I know a word that rhymes with YELLOW
It’s not pudding, it’s JELLO!
I know a word that rhymes with CHAIR
Wash your face and comb your HAIR!
I know a word that rhymes with RED
Brush your teeth and get in BED!

I know a word that rhymes with STINK
Wash me in the kitchen SINK!
Sink, ink, wink, blink
So many words that rhyme with stink!

I know a word that rhymes with FRIEND
Not the beginning, it’s the END
End, mend, blend, spend
So many words that rhyme with friend!

I know a word that rhymes with BLUE
Not your sock, it’s your SHOES!
Boo! Moo! Guess who?
So many words that rhyme with BLUE!
(CHORUS)

Rosa, Rosa, Roll On

Rosa, Rosa, Roll On
by Marla Lewis and Les Julian
Copyright 2007

Click here for the song: Rosa, Rosa Roll On

Round and Round

Lyrics to the Bossa Nova tune from the Cd "We All Laugh in the Same Language" Listen here: Round and Round

Round the Clock in School

I wrote this rock tune with a first grade class, who was very excited about putting their day's schedule in song. Listen here: Round the clock in School

Sambas Swaying in the Trees

Open the door to this song, and you have entered – the rain forest! From the CD, "I Love to Talk to Plants." Listen here: Sambas Swaying in the Trees

Sedimentary Rock

A rap/Rock tune about the Rock cycle. Even includes a recipe for making your own sedimentary rock! Listen here: Sedimentary Rock

Shaw the Macaw

This song pays homage to Dr. Seuss and stresses the /aw/ sound. Phonics without pain! Listen here: Shaw the Macaw

Shrewd Poodle

A modern day fable/song about a poodle who knew how to get everything he wanted until...he got more than he bargained for! Listen here: Shrewd Poodle

Take Notes!

A jingle-ish ditty about -- guess what? Note taking skills! Listen here:
Take Notes

The Alphabet Song

Here's another delightful way to sing the alphabet and learn the letter sounds! Goes with Marla's Book of the same title. Listen here! The Alphabet Song

The Boogie Woogie Man

A big band Halloween song!
We dare you to listen here: Boogey Woogey Man

The Money Game

Here's a jug band tune that teaches all about American money! Comes complete with Kazoo solo. Listen here: Money Game

Turtle's Journey

Lyrics to a charming tune about a turtle who travels the world in his turbo jet with his friends turkey and hummingbird....lots of /er/ words for the kids! Listen to a sample or download here: Turtle's Journey

Valentine

A charming island tune celebrating friendship...great for Valentine's day and all year! Listen here: Valentine (A Singing Card)

Voyage on the Bay

A rap featuring the /oy/ sound and all the ways it is spelled in English. Phonics without pain! Listen here: Voyage on the Bay

Wash Away All That Sugar

My first (and only) brush-your-teeth song! A reggae delight.
Listen here: Wash Away All That Sugar

We All Laugh in the Same Language

Song lyrics to the multi-award-winning title cut of the CD, "We All Laugh in the Same Language" Check it out here! We All Laugh in the Same Language Buy sheet music here: We All Laugh in the Same Language

We Can't Wait for Spring

A Jazz chant from the CD "We All Laugh in the Same Language" Listen here: We Can't Wait for Spring

We Love to Read

A charming pop tune about learning to read. Written with a second grade class! Listen here: We Love To Read

Whale's Playmate!

Lots of words with long /a/ sound! Again, Phonics without pain. Listen here: Whale's Playmate

Whenever Celia Sings

Welcome to Cuba! Here's a Salsa song that tells the story of the life of the great singer, Celia, Cruz. Listen here: Whenever Celia Sings

Will You be My Mom?

This song is based upon a true story! In the tsunami of 2005, a baby hippo got swept away from his family by a giant wave. The fishermen who rescued the hippo named him Owen, and brought him to Haller Wildlife Park in Kenya, Africa. That’s where Owen met Mzee, the 130-year-old giant tortoise. The two of them are close friends to this day! From the CD, "I Love to Talk to Plants." Listen here: Will You Be My Mom?

Wonderin' Why

Lyrics to a cajun style song from the CD, "We All Laugh in the Same Language." Listen here: Wonderin Why

Zebra Knows

Lyrics to a jazzy tune about a Zebra who knows it all -- or thinks he does! Lots of words with /z/ and phonics without pain. Listen here: Zebra Knows

Marla Lewis creates songs that combine a teacher's sensibility with a childlike sense of fun and wonder... Wonderful early elementary teaching, fun and listening tunes!

-- Anna E. Kravis, Children's Performing and Recording Artist,