Jennifer Britton

A gentle verse story following three friends as they experience the soundscapes of the forest, celebrating mindfulness, active listening, and the music and wonder found in nature. There's a song hidden deep in the forest If you listen, and quiet your mind. A gentle verse story from author and music educator Jennifer Britton (If You Could Be Anything) paired with bold, colourful, and textured mixed-media illustrations from artist Jillian Thalman, There's a Song in the Forest takes young readers on an adventure to experience the soundscape of the natural world.
Along the way, readers will be introduced to a range of notes, sounds, and melodies, from "the swishing and rustle of footsteps / through the leaves" to the "snapping of twigs like a metronome" to "the boom, crash, and thrum of the waves as they drum / upon rocky sea caves out of reach." A lively read-aloud, a celebration of the wild world, and a mindful meditation on the art of active listening, There's a Song in the Forest celebrates the music that can be found all around us. Informative, illustrated backmatter also introduces young readers to musical terms featured in the text, like "orchestra, " "metronome, " and "symphony."