For various life situations, parents and educators can find the appropriate song with accompanying gestures, whether for falling asleep, resting, cuddling, or soothing. This book will be a faithful companion in many life situations. It has long been eagerly awaited by many people. It is the first volume of the work by Wilma Ellersiek, which is being published for the first time. The experiences and insights of a long life shine through in the seemingly simple lullabies and rest songs for young children. The author's long engagement with early childhood development, alongside her study of anthroposophy, has given her an unparalleled empathy for the essence of the small child. From these experiences, the lullabies and rest songs have emerged, all set in the fifth tuning with the central tone A.