Haja: The Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly: Storybook from Musical Tales for Modern Minds

Haja: The Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly: Storybook from Musical Tales for Modern Minds by Julia Jordan Kamanda. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780990785101.

(J3 Music Studios). West Africas vibrant colors and sounds come alive in this interactive musical storybook depicting the touching tale of a small bird who must face her biggest fear. 4 to 7 year olds will love adding the sounds of Hajas heartbeat, wind and the rain on the mango leaves. A companion CD includes a djembe drum jam track, an audiobook of the story, and the instant classic song "Fly Haja Fly," performed by author Julia Jordan Kamanda and students from J3Music Studios. A singer/songwriter, teaching artist, and "mom on a music mission," Julia helps your students explore Hajas world and learn more about the musical element of rhythm.