Little Folkies
LITTLE FOLKIES, FOLK MUSIC SONGBOOK FOR KIDS, RELEASES 4 ALBUM BOX SET WITH SONGBOOKS ON SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS
LITTLE FOLKIES: SONGS FOR SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, AND WINTER
EACH SEASON OF LITTLE FOLKIES’ ORIGINAL FOUR-VOLUME SET – FALL, WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER – IS INCLUDED IN THE NEW BOX SET
OUT JANUARY 23, 2026
Little Folkies, the San Francisco-based folk music program for parents, teachers, and kids ages 0-5, will release a special four volume box set of original folk music for young children on Smithsonian Folkways. Songs for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter will feature the sounds of all the seasons performed on string instruments with the gentle vocals of musician, educator, and Little Folkies co-founder Irena Eide (who also performs as Rainy Eyes).
Little Folkies presents foundational, evergreen songs that are cheery and accessible with the goal of nurturing a love for music and inspiring families to sing and play. "Music is within us all, and it brings happiness into our lives and brightens the day, rain or shine," says Irena Eide. "There is so much to learn from a little song, and the connection made between child and parent through music and singing is one that will only strengthen and build, creating a loving foundation as they navigate through life.”
Little Folkies classes are often a child's first real engagement with folk music, and Eide’s hope for this collection is to share that same valuable and impactful connection with families outside the classroom. Each album presents a wide repertoire of original and traditional folk, old-time and bluegrass songs for children that are insightful about the world around us and that connects to the energy of the seasons. The songs are joyous, warm, and cheerful, encouraging children to connect with nature and one another.
