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Big Blue Planet

Ref: B827 ISBN: 9780852498279 ISMN: 9790220201257 Categories: , By:

£14.45

Edited by Judy Jarvis and illustrated by Jan Nesbitt.
83 songs with piano or guitar accompaniment

Big Blue Planet is an exciting collection of songs for young children to share with each other and with people of all ages. It has been prepared by a group representing the main churches in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales for use in churches and schools.

The subject matter ranges from the traditional church festivals to more contemporary issues such as computers and technology, motorway madness and the conservation of the ‘big blue planet’. Some songs help children to express their concerns, others provide the opportunity for enjoyment and fun. All the songs enable children to worship God, whether they are feeling sad, lonely, worried or full of joy and happiness.

A CD containing 22 songs from the book is available here….

CONTENTS

 Indicates which songs are also on the CD. They are performed by the New London Children’s Choir and the Francis Holland Junior Choir, conducted by Ronald Corp. The lively and colourful arrangements are by Craig McLeish.

EVERY DAY
1. Always remember, never forget (Words & Music: Lynda Masson)
2.
Jubilate Deo (Words & Music: Sylvia Crowther)
3. Let us praise the Lord our God (Words: Albert Jewell; Music: Sylvia Crowther)
4. Lord hear our prayer (Words: Trad.; Music: Sylvia Crowther)
5. Let today be the day (Words: Judith Franklin; Music: Judith Franklin, arr. June Baker)
6. Loving Jesus, we will thank you (Words: Delyth Wyn & Judy Jarvis; Music: Ceri Gwyn)
7. He came down (Words: Trad.; Music: Anon. arr. John Bell)
8. Caring, sharing (Words: Linda Caroe; Music: Linda Caroe, arr. Jeanne Harper)
9. Blessing and honour (Words: Trad.; Music: Brian Hoare)
10. I nearly forgot to say “Thank you!” (Words: John Gowans; Music: John Larsson)
11. Riding in a car on the motorway (Words & Music: June Baker)
12. Praise the Lord of all creation (Words & Music: St Michael’s Junior Choir, Limerick, arr. Harry Grindle)

STORY DAYS
13.
Jesus called to Peter the fisherman (Words: Jenny Dann; Music: Jenny Dann, arr. George F Bexon)
14. For God so loved the world (Words & Music: Carol Rose)
15.
Day by day without a word (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: June Baker)
16. Wherever you go I will follow, follow, follow: (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: June Baker)
17. Four friends carry a neighbour (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: Trad., arr. Nicholas Williams)
18. One day when we were fishing (Words: Peter & Sophie Churchill, Music: Peter Churchill)

PEOPLE DAYS
19.
The Lord, the Lord (Words & Music: Trad., arr. Nicholas Williams)
20. God has given us eyes to see (Words: Peggy Ruddle; Music: Trad.)
21. Jesus I know you live: (Words: Marjorie Waine; Music: Marjorie Waine, arr. George F Bexon)
22. Round and round the circle (Words: Judith Franklin; Music: Judith Franklin, arr. June Baker)
23. Playing, running, skipping, jumping! (Words & Music: Joy Webb)
24. Keep a light in your eyes (Words & Music: Ruth Thomas)
25. You are loved by God (Words: Jim Clarke, trans. Delyth Wyn; Music: Jim Clarke, arr. Nicholas Williams)
26. Who made your eyes? (Words & Music: Lilian Waldecker)
27. I love you Lord Jesus (Words & Music: Paul Crouch & David Mudie)
28. Good morning, Jesus (Words & Music: Estelle White)

CHRISTMAS DAYS
29.
Come, Lord Jesus, come (Words & Music: Francesca Leftley)
30. Who came to Mary? (Words: Judith Franklin; Music: Judith Franklin, arr. June Baker)
31. Sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep (Words: Judith Franklin; Music: Judith Franklin, arr. June Baker)
32. “Tweet, tweet, tweet,” said the robin (Words & Music: Susan Burman)
33. Noel, Noel, Noel (Words & Music: Joy Webb)
34. We tend our sheep (Words & Music: Valerie Ruddle)
35. ‘Twas early Christmas morning (Words: Arfon Wyn, trans. Delyth Wyn; Music: Arfon Wyn)
36. Christ was born in Bethlehem (Words: Arfon Wyn, trans. Delyth Wyn; Music: Arfon Wyn)
37. A special star (Words & Music: Lynda Masson) 

EASTER DAYS
38.
Hosanna, hosanna (Words & Music: Arfon Wyn)
39. Christ is coming (Words: Lothian Rd Church Primary School & Cynthia Dean; Music: Aileen Robertson)
40. Two long pieces of wood (Words & Music: June Baker)
41. Easter tells us (Words & Music: J P McDonald)
42. Alleluia, alleluia, winter has fled (Words & Music: Estelle White)
43. Alleluia (South Africa) (Words & Music: Trad.)
44. Happy Easter we will say (Words & Music: Trad., arr. Nicholas Williams)

FESTIVAL DAYS
45.
May your loving spirit (Words: June Baker; Music: recorded by W H Gratton Flood, arr. June Baker)
46. God has put a circle round us (Words: Jenny Dann; Music: Jenny Dann, arr. Nicholas Williams)
47. O what a wonderful world (Words & Music: Estelle White)
48. I am the Church (Words & Music: Richard Avery & Donald Marsh)
49. Glory to God (Words & Music: Trad. Peruvian)
50. March the first is here again (Words: Ceri Gwyn, trans. Delyth Wyn; Music: Ceri Gwyn)
51. First the seed and then the rain (Words: Ivy Calvert & Janet Cumming; Music: Trad., arr. Nicholas Williams)
52. God, you hold me (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: George F Bexon)
53. We thank you God for mummies (Words: Judy Jarvis; Music: Judy Jarvis, arr. June Baker)

SPECIAL DAYS
54.
Glory to our wonderful God (Words & Music: Jenny Dann)
55. From hand to hand (Words: Andrew Eaton; Music: Andrew Eaton, arr. Nicholas Williams)
56. Here’s a party (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: June Baker)
57. The peace of the Lord (Words & Music: Brian Hoare)
58. The love of God (Words: Trad.; Music: Sylvia Crowther)
59. Welcome, welcome, today (Words & Music: June Baker)
60. Tingle, tingle, tingle (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: June Baker)
61. It’s birthday time: (Words: Peter & Sophie Churchill; Music: Peter Churchill) 

CREATION DAYS
62.
Big blue planet (Words & Music: June Baker)
63. God made the heavens and earth (Words: Jo Doré; Music: Jo Doré, arr. June Baker)
64. Who put the white in the clouds? (Words & Music: Elwyn Jones)
65. God made furry things (Words: Penny Bury; Music: Penny Bury, arr. June Baker)
66. Here come the frogs (Words: Peter & Sophie Churchill; Music: Peter Churchill)
67. Just a tiny seed (Words: Richard Atkins & Andrew E Pratt; Music: Tracey Atkins)
68. “Cheep!” said the sparrow (Words & Music: Estelle White)

WEATHER DAYS
69.
Morning, evening, frost and dew (Words & Music: Doreen Newport)
70. I like the sunshine (Words: Trad.; Music: Trad., arr. Bruce Tulloch)
71. How beautiful (Words: Peter & Sophie Churchill; Music: Peter Churchill)

SAD DAYS
72.
Domine Deus (Words: Albert Jewell & Sylvia Crowther; Music: Sylvia Crowther)
73. I’m sitting by myself (Words & Music: June Baker)
74. When I’m feeling down and sad (Words & Music: Joy Webb)
75. It’s hard to say “I’m sorry” (Words & Music: Joy Webb)

HAPPY DAYS
76.
We all march to the beating drum (Words: Elsie Grounds; Music: Doreen Cocks)
77. I jump for joy (Words & Music: Marjorie Waine)
78. Jesus is my friend (Words & Music: Jo Doré)
79. I love the pit, pit, patter of the raindrops (Words: Trad.; Music: Trad., arr. Bruce Tulloch)
80. I like eating (Words: Peter & Sophie Churchill; Music: Peter Churchill)
81. If you’re black or if you’re white (Words: Trad.; Music: Trad., arr. Bruce Tulloch)
82. For micro chips, for oven chips (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: June Baker)
83. I saw a Diplodocus (Words: Andrew E Pratt; Music: June Baker)

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