Amy Kalas Buser, MM, MT-BC and I share many singable books. Amy refers to them as “book ‘n song“. A few people have asked how to find them at an affordable cost. Obtaining one doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
Here are four options for finding affordable singable books.
Check it out from the library. This is one of my favorite ways. I check it out. Practice is. Use it and return it. The best part is not having to find shelf space for the book.
Borrow from a friend. (Friends who are teachers and/or parents are an ideal source.). My friends are often willing to loan me a book to use. I’ve even had children offer to lend me a book. Again, you won’t need to store it.
Watch for them at garage sales. If there is no rush create a list of books you’d like to have. If you have friends that frequent yard and garage sales, attach a copy of the list to an envelope with a little money. Families often part with books as children grow or when they are moving.
Put them on an Amazon wish list. This way you can see if a copy comes up at a low price.
Looking for some singable book ideas? Here’s a starter collection.
Hey JoAnne,
Great ideas! I have actually done all of these and I have a lending library for my interns and sub-contractors. I also get a lot of ideas from Scholastic.com and their books are very affordable.
Thanks for posting!
Yes, Scholastics is another affordable place for purchasing books. By the way, I’m enjoying your “Sing Me a Book” series, Debi.
Thanks!
I like to buy them used on Amazon–they are very affordable this way!
Used books in good condition can be an affordable way to build a library.