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Day is Done.


Day Is Done

Peter Yarrow yarrow, a plant of the genus Achillea, perennial herbs of the family Asteraceae (aster family), native to north temperate regions. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals for their flat-topped clusters of flowers and scented foliage. , author, composer

Melissa Sweet, illustrator

Sterling Children's Books

c/o Sterling Publishing

387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10015-8610

www.sterlingpublishing.com

978149-02759611, $16.95, www.amazon.com

"Day Is Done" is a sensitively illustrated children's book and three-song CD of the famous song by the same title written by Peter Yarrow. Poignant lyrics lyrics npl [of song] → paroles fpl

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, soothing paintings of animal parent and child figures and nighttime scenes make "Day Is Done" a beautiful, classic bedtime bedtime Sleep disorders The time when one attempts to fall asleep–as distinguished from the time when one gets into bed  book to share between parent and child. In addition to the title song as sung originally by Peter, Paul, and Mary in the 60's, the accompanying CD includes the songs "I know Where I'm Going" and "Dona Dona Dona" recorded by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary The trio Peter, Paul and Mary (often PP&M) is a musical group from the United States; they were one of the most successful folk-singing groups of the 1960s. The trio comprises Peter Yarrow, Noel "Paul" Stookey and Mary Travers. , folk singers trio of 60's and more recent fame) and his daughter, Bethany Yarrow, a combination American/African/Caribbean style folk singer who performs with Rufus Cappadocia as Bethany and Rufus. This past month saw the death of Mary Travers Mary Travers may be:
  • Mary Travers (singer) (born 1936), American singer; member of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary
  • Mary Rose-Anna Travers (1894–1941), Quebecoise singer known as La Bolduc
, performer in the original trio. It is wonderful to see the continuing legacy of this creative group in this new format. "Day Is Done" will be beloved by a whole new generation of parents and children, fathers and sons, and is appropriate for children age 3-7.
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Date:Oct 1, 2009
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