Flying Starfish
I sang this song to my niece Zora when she was born, making it up as I went along. While holding her for the first time, I thought of all the exciting adventures coming her way, the transformations and changes that come with them, and how her family would always be waiting for her when she returns. Fly, and be free! The world is yours to see.
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Activities
Some fun facts about starfish:
- Starfish are not actually fish. They do not have spines, gills, or fins (or a brain! But they do have eyes). They are more closely related to sand dollars or sea urchins. They are also called sea stars.
- There are over 2000 species of sea stars in the world!
-Starfish can live to be up to 35 years old.
- Starfish have hundreds of feet, and can re-grow an arm if they lose one
What are your favorite creatures under the ocean? Download and color in this ocean scene below, drawn by Kristiana Parn. What other sea creatures can you add?
A Music Video!
By Dana Lyn
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Lyrics
Written by Elena Moon Park
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Flying starfish
out of the sea
floating from tree to tree
Flying starfish
so happy to be in the night sky
shining bright for all to see
Fly, and be free
Fly, the world is yours to see
Floating starfish
under the sea
back with your family
Floating starfish
so happy to see how you've turned
into the fish that you want to be
Fly, through the breeze
Fly, the world is yours to see
Fly, and be free
Fly, what will be will be
Musicians
David Cossin, vibes
Angélica Negrón, electronics
Philippa Thompson, musical saw
Sonia De Los Santos, vocal harmony
Yoshi Waki, upright bass
Elena Moon Park, jarana, musical saw, vocals
