Parents can teach their young children co-ordination, rhythm and classic songs using this book. It can also serve as a craft book for a parent/child activity, and young children can make their own musical instruments following the very clear instructions which are aided by cute cartoonish illustrations that show clearly what to do. Author Deborah Dunleavy offers kids many easy-to-accomplish ideas, from making their own instruments to making their own bands. She includes rhythmical and musical scores with appropriate explanations. An added bonus is the inclusion of instruments and music from all over the world. Anyone can learn the basic elements of instruments, rhythm and vocals with correct terminology. Interesting tidbits of information accompany the building and music-making instructions. Music teachers will find it a positive supplement to their programs, and classroom teachers can use it for fun activities as well as an adjunct to a poetry unit. An index of songs, glossary of musical terms, picture chart of guitar chords and an index round out the book. The only weakness of this soft-cover book is that it is printed on low-quality paper that may show wear more quickly than expected; however, that same fact also keeps the price down and makes it accessible to families as well as schools. Used to its fullest extent, this book should be well-thumbed.

Highly Recommended.