# Watermelon, Watermelon Paperback - **Price:** $15.99 (USD) - **Author:** Stephanie Leavell - **Format:** Books - **Level / area:** Early Childhood - **Topics:** children's books, kidlit, songs for kids, Stephanie Leavell, watermelon watermelon - **Delivery:** Physical item, shipped. - **Availability:** Available - **Rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Product ID:** 34345 - **Buy:** https://fflat-books.com/product/watermelon-watermelon-paperback/ ![Cover of Watermelon, Watermelon Paperback](https://fflat-books.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Watermelon-Watermelon.webp) ## Summary **Orders ship within 1-2 business days.** (Questions about international shipping? Email support@fflat-books.com for a quote) "Watermelon, Watermelon" is a delightful sing-along book by award-winning songwriter and music therapist Stephanie Leavell. Perfect for ages 1-7, this rhythmic and catchy story is based on Stephanie's beloved children's song. The book features bright, captivating illustrations by Sarah Pilar Echeverria, making it an engaging read that young children will request again and again. ## Description "Watermelon, Watermelon" is a delightful new sing-along book by award-winning songwriter and music therapist Stephanie Leavell. This engaging book, perfect for children aged 1-7, is based on Stephanie's popular children's song, making it a favorite for both kids and parents. The rhythmic and catchy lyrics, combined with bright and captivating illustrations by Sarah Pilar Echeverria, create an enchanting experience that will hold a child's attention from start to finish. Designed with both fun and educational value in mind, "Watermelon, Watermelon" offers numerous opportunities for interactive learning. The rhythmic lyrics are not only enjoyable but also serve as a tool for developing rhythm practice when paired with basic body percussion. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this sing-along book is an excellent resource for fostering musical skills in young children. **Key Features:** - **Interactive Learning**: Pair the rhythmic lyrics with basic body percussion to practice rhythm. - **Engaging for All Settings**: Ideal for use at home or in classrooms. - **Attention-Grabbing**: The catchy, repetitive lyrics paired with music capture and hold attention. - **Beautiful Illustrations**: Features bright and captivating artwork by Sarah Pilar Echeverria. - **Literacy Skills**: Encourages exploration of descriptive words, enhancing vocabulary and literacy development. - **Numeracy Skills**: Reinforces numbers 1-9 through rhythmic counting and repetition. Stephanie Leavell, a Berklee College of Music graduate, is renowned for her work in children's music and music therapy. Through her online education company, Music for Kiddos, she continues to inspire and provide exceptional resources that help children succeed in their daily lives. "Watermelon, Watermelon" is a testament to her commitment to creating high-quality, engaging musical experiences for young learners. ## Customer reviews > All of my elementary students (grades K-5) love this song and book...they can't get enough of it! It's repetitive and catchy enough to engage younger students/special needs/English learners, but substantial enough to engage my older students. The activities that go with it are great, too. I have seldom encountered a song/book with such broad appeal and pedagogical usefulness. Do yourself a favor and get this one! > > — Janet Neis-Drobish, 5/5, October 2025 > Watermelon Watermelon has been a favorite song in my Music Therapy private practice for a number of years but now we are SO excited to have a book to accompany our use of Stephanie Leavell's incredible song. The illustrations are adorable and our clients are loving it! > > — Virginia Bibler, 5/5, October 2024 > Another hit from Stephanie!! The illustrations, story, and song work together seamlessly, and my students love it so much. Love it for a PK-1st fruit or summer lesson plan! > > — Kelly Ruggieri, 5/5, October 2024 > As a music therapist and homeschooling mom, I can't recommend Watermelon, Watermelon by Stephanie Leavell enough! The singable, repetitive rhythm is perfect for engaging young children while supporting early language and motor skills. My daughter loves the body percussion video that is available on YT too! The colorful illustrations grab my students' attention, and my toddler loves pointing to the objects on each page. It's become a favorite in both my therapy sessions and homeschool routine for reinforcing literacy through music. Simple, fun, and perfect for parents and educators who may not… > > — Nilsa Carroll, 5/5, October 2024 > This book is so wonderful! Set to a song by Stephanie Leavell, it could be used in music education or music therapy setting. Kids love to sing the song and the art in the book is beautiful. > > — Corinne Pickett, 5/5, October 2024 ## Related resources - [Just Like the Moon Teacher's Guide](https://fflat-books.com/product/just-like-the-moon-teaching-guide.md): $15.00 - [We Are Golden 我们是金的](https://fflat-books.com/product/we-are-golden.md): $20.00 - [Chris & Frankie: Intro to Our Ebony and Ivory Keys](https://fflat-books.com/product/chris-frankie-intro-to-our-ebony-and-ivory-keys.md): $15.00 - [Hello Good Morning Purpose and Teaching Guide](https://fflat-books.com/product/hello-good-morning-purpose-and-teaching-guide.md): $10.00 - [Just Orffin' Around](https://fflat-books.com/product/justin-orffin-around.md): $27.00 ## How to buy Open https://fflat-books.com/product/watermelon-watermelon-paperback/, choose **Add to cart**, then check out. 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