Say It Fancy Band
Sing-along songs that teach the values in every Big Sal's World cartoon and picture book. Watch the lyric videos, then read the books.
Meet the author and songwriter
Author of the Big Sal's World books · Songwriter for the Say It Fancy Band · CEO of ShareWeaver LLC, the parent company
I was born in Cuba and came here when I turned seven. I didn't speak any English and was thrown into the 1st grade. I was pretty good at coloring, and I tried hard, but I wasn't good enough for my teacher. She flunked me, and I had to suffer the teasing of flunking the 1st grade. (Ouch!)
I went on to try extra hard in school: St. Joseph's for grades 1 to 8 and Bishop Gorman for 9 and 10. When my parents divorced, my mom couldn't afford the private school, so I finished at a public school.
I noticed a big difference from the private school. Because of the separation of church and state, they weren't able to teach morality and faith in the same way. Schools teach kids a lot of important things today, but I feel they should also teach the core principles and values kids need to be successful in life! I've narrowed them down to 15 (see here) and will make books and songs in the coming year to address them all. They will all be free from dogma and religion, but 100% fun, memorable, and teach true principles and values.
I've had a blessed life. I got to retire early. And now I can spend my time creating quality content that I know will bless others by sharing the same core principles and values that helped me in my life. If you know a teacher, please let them know about our content. This is going to grow through a grassroots effort, not expensive ads. So if you like it, share it!
Big Sal's World is a cartoon town run on heart. Big Sal is a hardworking Italian American who knows everybody on the block, from the bodega to the barber shop. Every episode, somebody in town gets into a mess, a little guide on their shoulder whispers good advice, and Big Sal pops in to share one pearl of wisdom. Capisce?
Each episode turns into a picture book, and each book gets its own song from the Say It Fancy Band. The book tells the story. The song helps the lesson stick. Teachers use the books, songs and lesson plans for character education in Canvas and Google Classroom.
One principle at a time, one book at a time.
Every song below goes with a Big Sal's World book. Press play, sing along, then read the book on the Vernaculator app. Each song has its own page where you can rate it and leave a comment.
The mayor of Sal's World has the biggest and best of everything, just ask him. Then the whole town takes the day off, and he finds out that every job matters and nobody gets there alone.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
It's the night before the big game, and the quarterback just "found" the other team's playbook. Nobody would know. Integrity means what you do in the light, you still do in the dark.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
It's regatta day on the lake, and the strong wind blows for everybody. You can't control the wind, but you can set your sail and keep an even keel.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
The big debate is Monday, and the pool is calling. A little work now, or a big pile of "I wish I had" later. Discipline is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
Duke Featherby is the sweetest goose in town, and he tells Big Sal he's a genius every single morning. Then the binder with the big plan disappears. Get the facts before you trust, and before you blame.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
Songs for the whole family. Every book in the series is listed under each one.
Put down the phone just for today. A sing-along about real hellos, face-to-face talks and playing outside under the stars.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
A kid hears grown-up worries in the kitchen late at night, then dreams of a world where everybody shares the sunshine, shares the bread and shares the sky.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
A gentle ballad about slowing down, leaving the nine to five behind and finally having time to watch the kids grow.
Big Sal's World books on the Vernaculator app
Find the Say It Fancy Band on your favorite app. More links are on the way.
Every Say It Fancy Band song starts as a few simple ideas typed into the songwriting tool on the Vernaculator app. Grown-ups (18 and up) can write their own.