Best Children's Songbooks of 2025

The Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio Access is a great resource for young children who want to learn how to play the guitar. The author, Jay Wamsted, has designed a step-by-step course that is easy to follow and teaches the basics of guitar playing with beginner chord shapes that are perfect for smaller hands. The course includes access to online video instruction and audio tracks, allowing children to hear and see how each song is played. With a selection of popular songs and carefully chosen strum patterns, this book is sure to help young beginners avoid frustration and build a solid foundation for their guitar playing.

The "Wheels on the Bus" is a delightful rendition of the classic song that goes "all around town." With its charming illustrations, this book is perfect for early learning and encourages speech and listening skills in children. Raffi's Songs to Read series is a natural bridge between music and reading, uniting rhythm, rhyme, and repetition to lay the foundation for later speech and listening skills. The book is an excellent way for parents to stimulate their child's brain during the earliest years of their development. Overall, this book is an excellent addition to any children's songbook collection and a fantastic way to introduce children to the joy of reading and music.

The Canticos Happy! ¡Feliz! 8 Bilingual Songs (English and Spanish Edition) is a delightful bilingual songbook that features eight favorite songs sung by adorable animal characters. Children can learn new languages and practice basic English and Spanish with the help of the little chicks, elephant, spider, and bunny friends. The sturdy board book pages are perfect for babies and toddlers to explore on their own or with their grownups. The book's playful illustrations help keep little boys and girls engaged in the story. Overall, the book is a great way to introduce your child to different cultures and traditions while providing an innovative learning experience.

The Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - My First Smart Pad Electronic Activity Pad and 8-Book Library by PI Kids is an interactive set designed for little ones to learn and play. With eight books about favorite Disney friends packed with a double-sided Smart Pad featuring 51 big, bright buttons, this book teaches the alphabet, first words, counting, shapes, animals, songs, and more. Developed by education experts, the book includes hundreds of interactive learning activities to engage young readers and stimulate their imaginations. The classic Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto make this book even more special.

The Little Pianist is a fantastic piano songbook for kids that has treble and bass clef notes for practicing with both hands, making it an ideal choice for young learners. The book contains 55 beginner songs that have been arranged especially for children, ranging from easiest to hardest. The diverse selection of pieces includes well-known children's songs, nursery rhymes, simplified classical pieces, famous English evergreens, and international folk songs. The most straightforward songs in the book are presented with letters above the music notes, making it easy for beginners to play. Overall, this is an excellent book that will keep your child motivated and help them progress through the levels.

Puff, the Magic Dragon is a beloved children's song that has now been adapted into a beautiful picture book. With richly-hued paintings and enthralling landscapes, artist Eric Puybaret brings the land of Honalee to life. The book includes an exclusive CD featuring several songs performed by singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow, his daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia. The exquisite package also includes a cloth case with a tipped-in illustration and an embossed jacket with foil touches. This is a publishing event that will attract broad attention and please fans of Puff, the Magic Dragon.

Cinco de Mayo (Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme) is a delightful children's songbook that celebrates the Mexican holiday of the same name. The book explores the history of the holiday and encourages children to sing along with the included music. The illustrations by Geraldine Rodriguez are colorful and bring the story to life. The book is part of the Cantata Learning brand, which offers online music access to accompany the book. Overall, this book is a fun and educational way to introduce children to the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo.

The Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning is a beautifully illustrated songbook that presents twelve sing-along songs based on classic tunes that children already know and love. Each song features new, colorful lyrics that teach important social-emotional skills, including how to manage anger, asking for help, friendship, and more. The book is an ideal addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections. The digital content includes downloadable sheet music for all songs. Overall, this book is a fun and engaging way to teach young children valuable life skills through music.

This book is a perfect fit for parents who want their kids to learn to play the piano. It contains 65 classic melodies, including Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Happy Birthday to You. The book's simple sheet music, labeled notes, and clear fonts make it easy for kids to learn, even if they have no prior experience. The bonus crash course for beginners is a great addition, teaching everything from basic rhythm to clever tricks for identifying each note. The free MP3 files for each song make the learning process even easier. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for children's musical instruction and study books.

The Little Music Lover’s First Piano Lesson is a beginner piano book for kids aged 10 and under. It offers an easy and enjoyable learning process and helps develop hand-eye coordination and memory retention. This book features three levels of difficulty, providing basic information in the first section, simple songs in the second, and medium-level exercises in the last. With a plethora of songs and exercises to choose from, it ensures that young musicians are entertained and challenged for hours. Overall, it’s a great choice for parents looking to teach their kids how to play the piano while encouraging their inner musician.