Product Type: Audio
Age: Toddlers
Categories: Music For Moving, Singing and Dancing
(David Alpert, D&A Records $12 Score:) We are great fans of Alpert's original collections of children's music that feature banjo, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and dulcimer-giving his music a rich textured sound that makes you think of being on a porch with a gentle summer breeze. Also: My Front Porch, PLATINUM AWARD '00 winner.
Age: Infants,Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: .
2002 Award
(Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms, Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms $15.95 Score:
) There are several CDs with familiar action songs and rhymes and original music. Each is packaged with rhythm sticks and shaker and songbook with action games to play with preschoolers. These will take some parental participation. Also recommended: Jumpin' in the Leaves and new for 2002, Round the Garden; 3-6. (877) 236-1984. Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2002.
2002 Award
(Big Bear Music, Big Bear Music $14.95 Score:
) David Grover and the Big Bear Band have put together a concert recording that's the next best thing to going to a folk concert with such classics as "Wimoweh" and "This Land Is Your Land" and original songs written by Grover. (413) 232-0195. Age: Toddlers,Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2002.
2005 Award
(Homesong Media $9.98 Score:
) The reissue of the PLATINUM AWARD-winning Ray Penney's classical guitar recording is just right for dancing, painting, reading, or just plain daydreaming. Pure and pleasant mix of classic and folktunes to enjoy—sing along if you like, but most of the selections are simply for your listening pleasure. Also highly recommended, Goodnight Guitar (Platinum Award 1998). (631) 728-4483. Age: Infants,Toddlers. Award Year: 2005.
2006 Award
(Rounder $15.98 Score:
) Inspired by the work of Picasso, Degas, Cassatt, and other great artists, Jessica Harper brings another bright collection of music that will be enjoyed by the preschool set. She is among the few artists to create music for kids that is smart and entertaining without resorting to condescending or ridiculous lyrics. Still top rated, for getting kids up and moving to samba, rap, swing, and reggae beats, Inside Out. 21⁄2 & up. (800) 768-6337.
Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2006.
2008 Award
(Rock Me Baby Records $15.99 Score:
) We're big fans of Susie Tallman. She has an engaging voice and a wit that comes through in her music for children. A Child's Christmas is a wonderful collection of holiday standards including Deck the Halls, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and We Wish You a Merry Christmas...intermixed with Merry Christmas greetings in various languages. A great choice for the holidays- it will get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Age: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool. Award Year: 2008. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2008 Award
(Rounder $11.98 Score:
) I just want to give Sandra Boynton and Michael Ford a hug for coming through with a wonderful collection of witty music that is performed by a really interesting mix of performers including John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, Patti LuPone, Neil Sedaka, B.B. King and Davy Jones of Monkey fame. Highlights include Davy Jones singing "My Personal Penguin"...it's just so nice to hear his voice again and sing a song that's fun...and Patti LuPone singing the Rabbit Tango as only she could! The collection is right on target for kids without being about going to the potty or about your three year old's responsibility to the global community. It's happily and beautifully smart, intelligent and entertaining.
Age: Toddlers, Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2008. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2003 Award
( $12.99 Score:
) Powered by a strong beat and clever lyrics, here's an amusing collection of songs in a wide range of styles including calypso, country, disco, and swing, about going to the zoo. Songs like "Jungle Swingers," "Snake House," and "The Funky Yak" will entertain the 3-7 crowd (and their parents). Obviously a good choice if you're on the way to the zoo! Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2003.
2003 Award
(Rounder $12.98 Score:
) Raffi's back! This celebrated children's composer and performer hasn't lost his touch. His new collection includes both original music and well known songs, including "Yellow Submarine" and "The Eensy Weensy Spider." Jane Goodall contributes sound effects of chimp sounds in Raffi's tribute song to her work. Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2003.
2004 Award
(Sony $49.98 Score:
) The Street is Sesame. Need we say more? Parents, themselves old Sesame Streeters, will relish hearing their old favorites in this three-CD box set featuring over 63 remastered tracks with performances from the past 35 years by such famous visitors as Tony Bennett, Billy Joel, Bobby McFerrin, Pete Seeger, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder, the Dixie Chicks, Hootie & the Blowfish, Lena Horne, and even Destiny’s Child. Includes such standards as “Bein’ Green,” “Sing,” “C is for Cookie,” and “Rubber Duckie.“ All ages.
Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2004.
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