Germany has a very rich tradition of children's music. In this app we've gathered over 125 German kids songs and rhymes, presented in both German and English. Many have commentary sent to us by our correspondents who are immersed in the traditions and culture of Germany.

Features over 20 recordings, many by ordinary people like you. If you'd like to contribute a recording, let us know and maybe we'll include it in future versions of the app!

You'll find over 125 German favorites, including:

* Lullabies like Schlaf, Kindlein Schlaf (Sleep, Baby Sleep)
* World famous carols like like O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)
* Lap rhymes like Hoppe, hoppe, Reiter (Hop, Hop, Rider)
* Counting out rhymes like Eins, zwei, drei, auf der Stiege liegt ein Ei (1, 2, 3, On the Staircase is an Egg)
* Hand clapping games like Backe, backe Kuchen (Bake, Bake the Cake)
* Finger plays like Dies Ist der Daumen (This Is the Thumb)

And many more!

The app includes:

* German songs, rhymes, and carols
* Each in the original language and with translations into English
* Recordings of many of the songs and rhymes, by ordinary people preserving their memories
* Commentary from ordinary people about what the songs have meant to their lives
* Illustrations
* Ability to Email lyrics to friends and family

We hope this app will help foster a love of German kids songs and culture all over the world!