The Book of Call & Response

Whether sung around a campfire, in the classroom, or on a family road trip, call and response songs, in which a leader sings a phrase and a group sings back a reply, are an engaging interactive experience for kids. Historically, the songs in this collection were sung by workers in the field or sailors on ships, helping to pass the time and keep the workers in sync with one another. Kids today will love these classic folk songs because the easy call-and-response style takes no time to learn, letting everyone join in and enjoy these accessible and lively songs.

John M. Feierabend is the founder of the Center for Music and Movement in the Early Years and is chair of the music education department of the Hartt School of Music. He is the author of the books in the First Steps in Music series. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.