
Whimsical Animal Tales Songbook
by
James A Larson
© 2024 James A Larson
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Dallas OR 97338
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Table of Contents
Why Bats Sleep Hanging Upside Down
Why Birds Are Colorful
Why Camels Have Humps
What Happened to the Dinosaurs
Why Dog Shakes Its Tail
Why Fireflies Glow
Why Giraffes Have Log Necks, Why Elephants have trunks
Why Kangaroos Hop
Why Leopards Have Spots
Why Moose Have Antlers
Why Pandas Have Black Patches
Why Racoons Wear Masks
Why Roosters Crow (Wake Up)
What Sheep Do with Their Fleece
Why Skunks Are Stinky
Why Snakes Slither
Why Tigers Have Stripes
Why Turtles Live in Shells
How the Unicorn saved her Horn
Why Zebras Have Stripes
It’s OK to be Different (a bonus song that embraces the differences among us)
Introduction
Whimsical Animal Tales Songbool is a delightful collection of 21 original stories and songs inspired by the songs “Rudolf the Red Nose Rein Deer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.” These whimsical stories and songs describe how animals acquired their unique characteristics from Tiger’s stripes to Turtle’s shell.
How to use this book
Age-appropriate: Ideal for children ages 4-9, but enjoyable for all ages.

Fun: Songs are great for singing around a piano or the kitchen table, sitting around a campfire, or on the go in a car or bus. Parents can read the stories to children and have meaningful conversations about what can be learned from the stories.
Performance Children can laugh and sing these songs in skits, choir, and individual performances.
Educational: Songs an be used as supplementary material for music education. Student musicians play the chords using a guitar, ukulele, or keyboard or play the melody using a recorder, flute, harmonica, or other instrument.
Creative and imaginative: Safely explore new feelings and experiences while having fun singing and performing these silly songs.

Encourage Creativity
Personalized performances: Feel free to adapt the lyrics, melodies, and rhythms to your own style.
Have fun: Let your imagination run wild and create unique interpretations.
Key Features
Easy to sing and play songs: Simple one-note melodies with only five basic chords, make songs accessible for beginners.

Whimsical Animal Tales Songbook offers a fun and engaging musical experience for both children and adults and invites you to explore the magical world of animals and their extraordinary stories.
If you would like to access the sheet music for the Whimsical Animal Songs, send an e-mail to Jim42 at larson42-tech.com
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