Publisher's Description: Our children are like tender plants that need to be fed, watered, and cared for. As Christian parents, we are commanded by God to train our children in His Word - to understand who God is and what He requires of us. The Bible is our standard against which we are to measure all other things in life. With this in mind, it is imperative that our children know, from a young and tender age, what the Bible teaches regarding all areas of life. Children love to sing and usually don’t forget what they sing. Therefore, we have put the essential doctrines of the Christian faith to song using the Catechism for Young Children: An Introduction to the Shorter Catechism. The word “catechism” means to teach using a question and answer format. The questions and answers are divided under the 4 majors sections:

1) God and Man - His Word, His Plan; Sample 1, Sample 2
2) The Ten Commandments; Sample 1, Sample 2
3)The Lord’s Prayer; Sample
4)The Sacraments & the Age to Come. Sample

About the Authors:
Dan is a recent winner of the 2009 Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Musical Composition/Arranger for the Comcast ‘Baby Boost’ Special. His piano studies began at the age of six, and later taught himself guitar at age twelve. After studying music theory and jazz at the University of The Arts in Philadelphia he began composing music for TV in 1988. Dan went on to score the award-winning Nickelodeon sitcom “Clarissa Explains It All”, as well as writing themes for several Nickelodeon game shows. Since then Dan has provided songs and scoring for the Australian hit television children's program “The Raggs” (2005-08), “Sesame Street” (2008 - 2010). Additionally, Dan’s music for E-Scholastic’s “Ultimate Spy” won him a Davey Silver Award for Outstanding Music in a Web-toon. Lastly, Dan scored the music for the short film, “Jericho: The Promise Fulfilled” which was a finalist at the 2008 San Antonio Vision Forum Independent Christian Film Festival. Dan and his family are members of the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Charlotte.

Karen was born into a non-Christian home, however, God in His great mercy adopted her into His family when she was 29 years old. Prior to her conversion, she attended the University of the Arts (Philadelphia. PA) where she received her BFA. Upon graduation, Karen moved to NYC to pursue a career in theatre. While there, she apprenticed with the Light Opera of Manhattan while simultaneously studying voice under the tutelage of Ron Cappon. After a brush with a serious illness, and consequently, experiencing the joy of God’s salvation, Karen left NYC and began using her musical gifts for God’s glory. Over the years, Karen has enjoyed teaching singing and vocally coaching children of all ages. She is very happily married to her husband Dan, and is grateful to be a mom and teacher to their son Seth.