Rocking and singing reassure babies and small children - with this ritual millions of mothers
fathers and grandparents worldwide lull their children to sleep. This custom has existed since
the earliest days of mankind. Dorme dorme meu menino is sung in Portugal Tuta nana tgu in
Grisons a small part of Switzerland Lala mtoto lala in Swahili. This book presents 51
beautiful lullabies from all over the world in their infinite variety. The book includes a
singalong CD with the texts read by native speakers. Delightful pictures by famous
photographers illustrate the cultural riches of our world.
