At Little Zombies, we believe that the fun doesn’t have to end when you close one of our books. Our series of fun books for kids is designed to spark imagination, and one fantastic way to extend the joy and learning is by creating songs inspired by our stories. Let’s explore how you can turn Little Zombies adventures into musical masterpieces!

The Magic of Mixing Fun Books for Kids with Music

Songwriting after reading offers numerous benefits:

Vocabulary Development: It reinforces new words your child has learned from the story.

Rhyming Skills: It’s a practical way to understand and practice rhyming.

Creativity Boost: It encourages children to think creatively about the story.

Memory Enhancement: Putting words to music helps with retention of the story elements.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Little Zombies Songs

Start with a Picture Walk: Before you start writing, take a “picture walk” through one of our fun books for kids with your child. Flip through the pages and discuss what you see. This helps to:

Recap the story

Identify key elements to include in your song

Spark ideas for lyrics

Crafting Your Lyrics: Now that you have ideas, it’s time to write! Here are some tips:

Choose a Theme: Maybe focus on a character, like our lovable zombie Lisa, or an event, like the Midsummer Party.

Start with a Chorus: This is often the catchiest part of the song. Make it simple and repeatable.

Build Verses: Use these to tell more of the story.

Embrace Rhyming: Explain to your kids how rhyming works. Point out examples in our Little Zombies books.

Learning Through Lyrics: Examples from Little Zombies Songs

Let’s look at how we’ve done this with two of our songs inspired by our fun books for kids:

“Hide and Seek” This song focuses on a key scene from “Little Zombies and the Vampire”. Notice how we’ve used simple, repetitive phrases that children can easily remember:

Four little zombies scampered to the creek. Under the moonlight, they played hide and seek.

“Midsummer Party” This song paints a broader picture of the Little Zombies world, introducing various characters and their activities:

Three little piggies went shopping for ice cream, As wolf and bunny whipped up a feast.

Make It a Family Activity

Songwriting can be a wonderful family bonding experience. Encourage everyone to contribute ideas, and don’t worry about perfection – the sillier, the better! Remember, the goal is to have fun while reinforcing the joy of reading our fun books for kids.

Sharing Your Little Zombies Musical Creations

We’d love to hear your creations! Consider recording your family’s songs using a smartphone or computer. You can share them with friends and family, or even with us through our Little Zombies community page. Always ensure you’re following online safety guidelines when sharing content featuring children.

Ready to start your musical journey with Little Zombies? Grab one of our fun books for kids from our online store, let your imagination soar, and start creating your own Little Zombies hits today!

Don’t forget to share your song ideas or experiences in the comments below. Happy reading and songwriting!