Whimsical Animal Tales is book of 20 songs in a variety of styles and genres. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the British-Kenyan television series Tinga Tinga Tales, and the folk lore of Paul Bunyan, these creative, wacky, and far-fetched songs reveal how animals attained their unusual characteristics, such as how Tiger got his stripes, how Turtle got his shell, and how Kangaroo got her hop.

There is something about myths, legends, fables, fairy tales, and folk tales that captures our imaginations. Whimsical Animal Tales takes us beyond the edge of reality by using our imagine to safely explore new feelings and experiences, and have fun. While targeted for children aged 4-7, children and adults can sing and play these songs as they gather around a piano, sit around a campfire, or travel together in a car.

This songbook is anyone who enjoys singing and performing fun whimsical songs. The songbook can also be used for supplementary material in music education situations.