Play and Sing to the Lord (Board Book) (ISBN-13: 9781958237809)

Pray and Sing to the Lord 978-1-958237-80-9

Pray and Sing to the Lord from Catholic Book Publishing contains notes and lyrics for twelve familiar songs that children will love to play and sing. Inspired by Dale H. Cavalero, who had a love for music, this Play and Sing to the Lord will engage your child, age 3 and up, and will provide them with a sense of accomplishment as they master the timeless songs and easy to play keyboard. Playing one of these favorite songs on the electric piano is easy. Simply push the key that matches the color and number of the note above each word. Intended for children ages 3 and up and enhanced by delightful illustrations, Pray and Sing to the Lord will provide hours of fun. Pray and Sing to the Lord are enhanced by delightful, colorful illustrations and by the use of eye-catching glitter on the front cover. 12 Fun Songs to play on your electronic piano - and sing along with too!
Among the features of this book and piano are:

• Brief and easy-to-play songs of joy and praise
• illustrations
• High-quality board material
• Durable, sturdy binding
• Conveniently sized at to accommodate little hands
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur
• attractive and easy to read numbers corresponding to the musical notes

Check out all the titles in our catalogue of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Coloring Books, Rattle and Board books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.
Learning faith through singing is a powerful and transformative practice that enriches both the mind and soul. Music has a unique way of embedding spiritual truths deep into our hearts, making them easier to remember and internalize. Hymns, psalms, and worship songs have long been used to teach core beliefs, scripture, and theological principles, ensuring that faith is passed down through generations.
Singing engages emotions, creating a deeper connection to the words being sung. It turns doctrine into heartfelt expression, allowing believers to experience joy, reverence, and devotion in a profound way. Songs can also unite a community, fostering a sense of shared faith and reinforcing key teachings through repetition and melody.

Additionally, studies show that music enhances memory and comprehension. Children and adults alike can recall scriptural passages and theological concepts more easily when they are set to music. This makes singing an effective tool for discipleship, catechesis, and spiritual formation.
Ultimately, learning the faith while singing transforms worship into both an intellectual and emotional journey. It allows believers to glorify God while strengthening their understanding of His Word, ensuring that faith is not just learned but lived with passion and conviction.

Children will learn to play and sing the following fun songs:

• "Away in the Manger"
• "Silent Night"
• Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
• "America the Beautiful"
• "I've got the Joy, Joy, Joy"
• "We are Climbing Jacob's Ladder"
• "My God is So Big"
• "O How I love Jesus"
• "Joyful, Joyful we Adore Thee"
• "Count Your Blessings"
• "This is My Father's World"
• "God Will Take Care of You"

Parents, Please Note:
To make it easier for children to play the songs, conventional musical notation has been adapted to create the system of color-coded "notes" and numbers used in this piano book. This system is in no way meant to represent standard notation.

In loving memory of Dale H. Cavalero.

Author: Catholic Book Publishing Corp
ISBN-10: 1958237809
ISBN-13: 9781958237809
Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2024
Pages: 24
Format: Board Book