[1] These songs are for the Primary, which is an organization in the LDS Church for children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old, who learn about the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The songs in the Songbook help young children learn to live righteously and keep God's commandments.

Some of the topics include prayer, reverence, gratitude, Jesus' mission, the importance of family and the home, love for God, the good feelings you can get when you live righteously, as well as a few activity songs and some songs on the beauty of nature.

Additionally, the LDS Church's website contains ASL videos for about 45 songs from the Children's Songbook.

A few new Primary songs have been adopted by the LDS Church since Children's Songbook was published.