) A collection of glorious traditional and contemporary folk songs-a soothing way to end any day. Includes, among others, "Circle Game," "Michael Row Your Boat Ashore," and "Gaelic Lullaby." Also top rated, All Through the Night. (800) 490-8875.
Age: Infants,Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 1998.
) Angelika Kirchschlanger sings heavenly night music by such greats as Sondheim, Schubert, Copland, Brahms, and Menotti. Her silky mezzo-soprano voice will appeal to little opera buffs in the making-not to mention their older counterparts!
Age: Infants,Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2001.

) Put on Ric Louchard's collection of Scott Joplin and watch your child's eyes open wide. "Elite Syncopations" to "The Ragtime Dance" to "The Entertainer"--it's never too early to introduce kids to part of America's musical heritage. (800) 409-2457. Age: Infants,Toddlers. Award Year: 2002.
) What an eclectic mix of artists to sing your little one to sleep: Lena Horne, Raffi, Jerry Garcia, Kathy Lee Gifford, and Linda Ronstadt. First rate! (800) 409-2457. Age: Infants,Toddlers. Award Year: 2002.
) A blissful collection of 26 lullabies with a pleasing mix of classics, folk tunes from around the world and nursery songs done in many languages by a variety of instruments and singers. (800) 628-5687. Age: Infants,Toddlers. Award Year: 2002.

) Melodie Crittenden's beautiful voice makes you want to find your blankie and get cozy. The original music composed by Lanny Sherwin is lovely and right on target for setting the mood for bedtime. From the title song "Dream with Me Tonight" to the instrumentals at the end of the recording, this will do the trick for naptime (just be careful that you don't fall asleep too!). Age: Infants. Award Year: 2003.

) Consistently, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer can be counted on for humor and musicality that you and our child will enjoy. This year's entry opens with some pretty lively fare for sleep-time, but it calms down as the tracks proceed, almost mirroring the way we unwind slowly at the end of the day. Save this is for older kids, not toddlers. Still top rated, Pillow Full of Wishes. Age: Infants. Award Year: 2003.
) A special collection of lullabies from American folk, country, and gospel traditions, sung by the best in children’s music including Maria Muldaur, Bill Staines, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Susie Tallman. Songs include “Prairie Lullaby,” “Hush Little Baby,” and “My Creole Belle.” (800) 788-6670. Age: Infants,Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2004.

) (Buena Vista Records) We're not usually big fans of synthesized music, but this is a pleasing collection that includes "The Four Seasons" and "Concerto in D Major." Purists will not be happy, but your baby will be. Age: Infants. Award Year: 2003.
) We’re not usually big fans of synthesized music, but this is a pleasing collection that includes selections by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvorak, and others. Also pleasing, Baby Vivaldi Age: Infants,Toddlers. Award Year: 2004.
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