Rhythms of Childhood

Ella Jenkins' 1963 album Rhythms of Childhood focuses on themes of nature. After observing Girl Scout troops at the Maine Folk Dance Camp, Ella noticed what children reacted to in the natural world and incorporated those subjects into the album: the rhythm of bird calls, the movement of the trees, and the way streams ripple. The album contains original compositions, including "Wake Up, Little Sparrow" and "Pretty Trees Around the World.” Listeners of all ages can enjoy this record, which provides opportunities for practicing harmonies and keeping time. Recommended for ages 2–9.

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Track Listing

101	Pretty Trees Around the World	Ella Jenkins	03:44
102	The Cedar Trees	Ella Jenkins	01:36
103	The Cuckoo	Ella Jenkins	02:53
104	Wake Up, Little Sparrow	Ella Jenkins	02:36
105	Maid of Japan	Ella Jenkins	03:16
106	Row, Row, Row Your Boat / Michael Row Your Boat Ashore / Canoe Song (medley)	Ella Jenkins	04:18
107	Skip to My Lou / Red River Valley Dancing Theme / Reel (medley)	Ella Jenkins	05:42
108	Banjo Medley	Ella Jenkins	02:15
109	All Will be Dancing	Ella Jenkins	02:27
110	African Impressions (Part 1)	Ella Jenkins	05:04
111	African Impressions (Part 2): Kum-Ba-Ya / O Reign O / En-Komo-Zee-Gah-Ba-Ba (medley)	Ella Jenkins	06:19