Coming soon! Here’s a first look at three musical children’s picture books slated for release by The Secret Mountain Fall 2024. We’re thrilled to share that these titles will be available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia.
Sunny Days in a Memphis Studio
Story and songs Bïa, Erik West-Millette and Olaf Gundel Illustrations Fanny Berthiaume Featuring performances by Alexa Devine, Olaf Gundel and Annick Brémault
On their next musical adventure, Mama and Papa Poss take a cruise up the Mississippi River aboard the Delta Queen to Memphis, the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. As it turns out, the king himself, Elvis Harepiece, has enlisted the talented marsupial musicians to compose his next hit. Follow the duo as they stroll down the legendary Beale Street and make their way to the Graceland for a memorable encounter that will pave their way to glory!
Sunny Days in a Memphis Studio! is the third story in the We’re a Possum Family Band series, which follows Mama and Papa Poss on their travels across North America to the birthplaces of Cajun, jazz, country, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and traditional Quebecois music. At the end of each story, explanatory notes delve into the key figures, instruments and customs behind each genre.
Songs collected by Nathalie Soussana Musical arrangements David Doucerain Illustrations Qu Lan
A riveting selection of 20 nursery rhymes and lullabies from Ukraine, collected from refugees living in France, Germany and Poland. These tasteful interpretations of popular traditional songs tug at the heart and reveal a rich vibrant culture. Gifted singers are accompanied by musicians playing instruments like the bandoura, sopilka, and accordion, making it a delightful, enchanting production that captures a strong sense of heritage.
Lyrics are transcribed in the original alphabet and in Latin characters along with English translations. Notes describing the cultural background of each song are also included.
Songs collected by Nathalie Soussana Musical arrangements Jean-Christophe Hoarau Illustrations Élodie Coudray and Anouck Fontaine
An enchanting collection of 14 songs drawn from all over Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of music that is heartfelt and hopeful, filled with pride and passion. The diverse tones that make up this celebration of sound and storytelling blend beautifully, giving Irish music its enviable ability to shift from lively to heart-wrenching in the space of a single verse. Popular favorites passed on from generation to generation are performed by men, women and children accompanied by talented musicians playing a wide array of instruments, including the fiddle, bodhrán, flute, and Celtic harp.
Lyrics are transcribed in English and Irish followed by notes describing the cultural background of each song are also included.
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay informed about our new releases and events and for a chance to win our subscriber giveaway. To order books for your library or bookstore, please contact Hornblower Books/University of Toronto Press (Canada, United States) and MMS/BookSource (United Kingdom). For additional information, email info@thesecretmountain.com.
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See What’s Coming from The Secret Mountain Fall 2024
Coming soon! Here’s a first look at three musical children’s picture books slated for release by The Secret Mountain Fall 2024. We’re thrilled to share that these titles will be available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia.
Sunny Days in a Memphis Studio
Story and songs Bïa, Erik West-Millette and Olaf Gundel Illustrations Fanny Berthiaume Featuring performances by Alexa Devine, Olaf Gundel and Annick Brémault
On their next musical adventure, Mama and Papa Poss take a cruise up the Mississippi River aboard the Delta Queen to Memphis, the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. As it turns out, the king himself, Elvis Harepiece, has enlisted the talented marsupial musicians to compose his next hit. Follow the duo as they stroll down the legendary Beale Street and make their way to the Graceland for a memorable encounter that will pave their way to glory!
Sunny Days in a Memphis Studio! is the third story in the We’re a Possum Family Band series, which follows Mama and Papa Poss on their travels across North America to the birthplaces of Cajun, jazz, country, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and traditional Quebecois music. At the end of each story, explanatory notes delve into the key figures, instruments and customs behind each genre.
Available October 2024
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Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree
Songs collected by Nathalie Soussana Musical arrangements David Doucerain Illustrations Qu Lan
A riveting selection of 20 nursery rhymes and lullabies from Ukraine, collected from refugees living in France, Germany and Poland. These tasteful interpretations of popular traditional songs tug at the heart and reveal a rich vibrant culture. Gifted singers are accompanied by musicians playing instruments like the bandoura, sopilka, and accordion, making it a delightful, enchanting production that captures a strong sense of heritage.
Lyrics are transcribed in the original alphabet and in Latin characters along with English translations. Notes describing the cultural background of each song are also included.
Available September 2024
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes and Noble | Books A Million | Indigo | Amazon
Songs in the Shade of the Oak Tree
Songs collected by Nathalie Soussana Musical arrangements Jean-Christophe Hoarau Illustrations Élodie Coudray and Anouck Fontaine
An enchanting collection of 14 songs drawn from all over Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of music that is heartfelt and hopeful, filled with pride and passion. The diverse tones that make up this celebration of sound and storytelling blend beautifully, giving Irish music its enviable ability to shift from lively to heart-wrenching in the space of a single verse. Popular favorites passed on from generation to generation are performed by men, women and children accompanied by talented musicians playing a wide array of instruments, including the fiddle, bodhrán, flute, and Celtic harp.
Lyrics are transcribed in English and Irish followed by notes describing the cultural background of each song are also included.
Available November 2024
Bookshop | Shop Local (Canada) | Barnes and Noble | Indigo | Amazon
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay informed about our new releases and events and for a chance to win our subscriber giveaway. To order books for your library or bookstore, please contact Hornblower Books/University of Toronto Press (Canada, United States) and MMS/BookSource (United Kingdom). For additional information, email info@thesecretmountain.com.