As a composer, I read children's books and set them to music. The musical styles are derived from the artwork of each book. As an educator, my goal is to inspire young people to read and to develop an appreciation of the fine arts: literacy. I've found many children's books to be both direct and profound in content, and attempt to enhance the written words and illustrations with music.

Dedicated to the Spirit of Children in All of Us.

   


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Bring On That Beat
written and illustrated by Rachel Isadora
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Do You Know What I'll Do?
written by Charlotte Zolotow
illustrated by Javaka Steptoe
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Can't Sleep
written and illustrated by Chris Raschka

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You Are My I Love You
written by Maryann K. Cusimano
illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa
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Noisy Nora
written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
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All music copyright Sansay Music, 2005
 
 
Copyright © 2002, Scott Nagatani and Sansay Music