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I have a bit of baby wonder to share. I was holding my 8-month old grand daughter and loudly clicking my tongue as we went downstairs together. She thought that was great and loved it even more when we did This is the way the lady rides with lots more tongue clicking. A little while later I was walking with her in my arms and heard a tiny, tiny little clicking sound. I looked down at her and she was looking enquiringly up at me. I wasn't quite sure whether to believe my ears,

Helen MacGregor is one of the UK's most prolific authors of educational music books. They include Music Express, Listening to Music, Singing Times Tables, and many many more. She was one of the pioneers of baby music groups in the UK, and for many years advised and taught music in Southwark and Kent. She enjoys music making with her own grandchildren now as well as continuing a lively career writing for schools. Here is her favourite play song from childhood. A similar versio