Omnibus Press Releases New Book 'Music Makes Your Child Smarter'

Omnibus Press Releases New Book 'Music Makes Your Child Smarter'

NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a profound relationship between music and the positive effects it has on a child's development and intelligence. In Music Makes Your Child Smarter (ISBN 0.8256.7331.3, ISBN-13: 978.0.8256.7331.3, $22.95), this link is thoroughly revealed by author and London Royal Academy of Music professor, Philip Sheppard. Available Summer 2007 from Omnibus Press, this book/CD pack is perfect for parents, teachers and music educators alike. The book requires no musical knowledge and is packed with helpful illustrations and exercises.

The first half of the book is dedicated to discovering how music helps a child's mental development, physical coordination, language skills, math ability, social skills, memory, teamwork skills, self-expression and creativity. The second half serves as a practical guide for parents and is arranged by age group (ranging from prenatal to nine years old). This section features easy musical games, fun activities, instructions on how to make your own instruments, music and movement exercises, suggested listening and advice on choosing instruments. The accompanying 53-track, 77-minute CD is designed to complement the material in the book. It contains songs for learning; lullabies and fingerplays; music for movement, dance and play; and music for storytime.

Scientific evidence confirms that music does in fact improve young minds. A study in the May 2006 issue of the Journal of Educational Psychology states, "Organized music lessons appear to benefit children's IQ and academic performance." The Times (Britain) agrees, "It is clear that music is good for children's cognitive development and that music should be part of the pre- school and primary school curriculum."

The book has received critical acclaim upon its release in the UK. The Mail on Sunday dubbed it, "A fantastic self-help guide for parents -- I very strongly recommend it to everyone." Music Teacher Magazine lauded it to be "an informative, inspiring and practical guide to music and children."

For media review copies, author interviews, and additional information please contact Alison Wofford at alison.wofford@musicsales.com or (212) 254-2100.

Source: Omnibus Press

CONTACT: Alison Wofford, Promotions-Publicity Manager, +1-212-254-2100
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Marketing-Publicity Assistant, +1-212-254-2100 x149, fax: +1-212-254-2013,
sara.resnick@musicsales.com, both of The Music Sales Group, for Omnibus Press

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