Grab your instruments and form a parade! This sweet picture book entitled Here We Come! written by Janna Matthies and illustrated by Christine Davenier invites you and the child in your life to create rhythms, rhymes, and all sorts of music together!

In the story, the boy and his teddy bear set off for a moonlit march and along the way gain new friends, who each add a delightful new sound to the mix. Even a little rain can’t spoil the parade. The illustrations add a dreamy, magical element to the text and call the reader to join in the fun! Who wouldn’t want to join a pajama parade?

Add a spiritual connection:

In Psalm 100, we are told to “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Why not use this book as a springboard into a conversation about how we can praise the Lord through music. With your child, make a list of all the reasons there are to praise God. Then, sing or play an instrument together applying the verse. And if you decide to make it a praise parade in your pajamas, I can imagine that the Savior himself will be delighted!

Craft connections and more:

Check out my Pinterest Board entitled Music Crafts for Kids.

Have some musical, magical fun today with the children in your life! If you do, I would love to see a photo of your parade!

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