Rhythmic Stories: "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt" by Steve Metzger

I love this book for many reasons, but it's especially fun to read and act out in kindergarten and first grade music class while incorporating the concepts of tempo and accelerando. As we read each action sequence (example: "climb, climb, huff, puff"), we start with a slow, steady beat, and then say the words faster...and faster...and faster! The kids really enjoy echoing the lines and "hunting" for leaves together!