Dream Songs Night Songs from
Mali to Louisiana

Lullabies from around the world

Story Patrick Lacoursière Illustrations Sylvie Bourbonnière Singers Sylva Balassanian, Mary Fujiwara Burke, Juan Jose Carranza, Hart-Rouge, H’sao, Paul Kunigis, Nathalie Picard

Beautifully recorded lullabies from around the world sung in the language of origin along with an illustrated bedtime story – in English, Spanish and French – about an imaginary journey to unknown lands. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Mary Fujiwara Burke, Juan Jose Carranza, Hart-Rouge, H’sao, Paul Kunigis and Nathalie Picard share their culture in offering lovely, warm lead vocals and harmonies, supported by a highly skilled group of musicians playing more the 30 different instruments. The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations reflect both the subject and country of origin of each song.
Age: 2-7 / Pub date: 2003

Author

Patrick Lacoursière was an actor, producer and journalist in Western Canada before writing the award-winning collection Dream Songs Night Songs.

Illustrator

Sylvie Bourbonnière has seen her works used by The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune and People Magazine. She has also illustrated several children’s books including Tales from the Isle of Spice (Annick Press) and Contes d’Afrique (Planète Rebelle).

Quotes from the press

“Must-own combo”
PARENTS MAGAZINE

“As educational as it is enjoyable”
FORWORD MAGAZINE

“The musicians are a highly skilled bunch”
QUILL & QUIRE

Awards

Parents’ Choice Gold Award

National Parenting Publications Association (NAPPA) Honors Award