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Shiny New Shoes
This Parent’s Choice Foundation Silver Honor winning CD will please children with its catchy music and  lyrics. The album contains 14 beautifully woven songs with lyrics that tell an interesting story that children will love committing to memory. Salidor puts a unique spin on kid favorites like The ABC Song and Pick A Bale Of Cotton. The album also contains many original songs like the catchy road trip song, Mighty Fine Road and I Want To Be An Orthodontist, about a 5-year-old who is certain of what he wants to be when he grows up. The album also contains relaxing music like the lullaby, Oolong Tea which takes listeners on the tea’s journey from the fields of China to the shores of America and back again. Ages 2 and up. By Susan Salidor, www.SusanSalidor.com, $15.00.

Celebration of America
This is a patriotic collection of music from various music genres including contemporary pop, Broadway, folk, country, and standard patriotic songs like Yankee Doodle Dandy, America the Beautiful, This Land Is Your Land, Stars & Strips Forever, My Country ‘Tis of Thee, O’ Shenandoah, and many more in this collection of 14 songs. Made by Music for Little People, www.mflp.com, 1-800-346-4445, $15.98.

Playhouse Disney
Various Artists
Walt Disney Records
www.disney.com

All ages

All of those songs from your little ones’ favorite Playhouse Disney television shows are on this CD. From The Book of Pooh theme song to "Until We Meet Again" from Out of the Box, children will enjoy listening to songs they can sing along with! Twenty-six songs in all, including favorites from Bear in the Big Blue House, Rolie Polie Olie, Stanley, and even the "Noodle Dance" from PB&J Otter! $12.97.

K.I.D.!
Celeste Friedman and Craig Goodwin
Songs for Charlie Music, BMI and T.C. Goodwin Music
www.celesteandcraig.com

All ages

These silly songs will have your children laughing and dancing to the fun beat! Celeste and Craig’s songs are about things your little one sees in his daily life. From tomatoes to walking the dog, it is all here! We know blue popcicles turn your tongue blue, but Celeste and Craig sing a song about it! Even rocks get to tell their story in a song about a rock named Fred! The title song is about a kid who would not want to be anything else but a K.I.D.! A lot of fun! $15.00.


Various Artists
Putumayo World Music
www.putumayo.com

All ages

There is no better way to introduce your child to the different cultures of our world than through music. This CD shares the rhythm of the beat from Africa, Canada, Jamaica, Spain, India, and more! Not only will the songs get you and your little one dancing and singing, the liner notes contain a wealth of knowledge on each song’s country of origin, style of music, instruments used, and the words to the songs themselves for your learning pleasure! If you do not own any of Putumayo’s music yet, start your library with this one today—it’s sure to be just the beginning! $15.98.

More Irish Folk Tales for Children
By: Sharon Kennedy

This creative collection of 5 traditional folk tales will have your children hanging on the narrator’s every word. Sharon Kennedy will lead your children to the moon and back, as they visit dancing pigs, giants and kings. Children will embrace her stories that are told in a soothing voice, making for a wonderful bedtime treat. Rounder.  www.rounder.com

Rainbow Tales
Ages 6 – 100

A remarkable collection of 14 stories narrated by a variety of storytellers. These tellers of tales possess the rare gift of bringing their stories to life through the use of music and animated voices. Your child will explore different cultures and journey through the clever imaginations of these talented artists. With stories such as "Why the Sky is So High," and "Mangoes and Magnolias," this CD is a wonderful way to inspire family discussions. Rounder. www.rounder.com

Time to Sing!
Sing-Along Fun for Children of All Abilities

Created by ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ music director Michael Moricz, this collection of 26 traditional sing-along tunes includes the popular favorites, "Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Bumblebee," "Old MacDonald," "Hokey Pokey," "B-I-N-G-O," and more. Yet the most appealing characteristic of these up-tempo songs is that they have been adapted to fit the needs of children with speech disorders and those who simply find traditional recordings too difficult to follow. Even typically developing preschool children will find they learn songs easier with Time to Sing! Ages 2-6. Center for Creative Play. 800/262-8052. www.center4creativeplay.org/sing. $16.99.

Have you noticed that there is a renewed interest in songs from "our" generation? Well this tribute to the King of rock ‘n’ roll will have the whole family "all shook up!" An ultra-talented group of young artists brings their own spin to Elvis classics, including "Don’t Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," "Heartbreak Hotel," the title track and more. A fun and nostalgic collection of the best of early Elvis hits. All ages. Music for Little People, 800/346-4445. www.mflp.com.

This is a CD that will put a song in your heart before you ever listen to its engaging collection of contemporary and traditional children’s songs by such noted performers as Raffi, Arlo and Woody Guthrie, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and others. All proceeds from this recording will be donated to the Bright Spaces program, an organization dedicated to providing children in homeless shelters with safe, educational, and stimulating areas in which to play. You’ll get some fun, joyful, melodic music while helping to create a "bright space" in the life of a homeless child. All ages. Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, 800/324-4386.

Fun upbeat music for the kids; nostalgic for adults. This collection of beach songs will have your entire family ready to head to the shore, regardless of the weather. It’s a great sing-along disc that takes classics such as "Catch a Wave," "Kokomo," and "Surfin’ U.S.A." and adds youthful vocals to the contemporary rhythms of today’s music. Be careful—the urge to feel the ocean breeze and sand between your toes may become irresistible! Ages 3-adult. Music for Little People, 800/346-4445.

This compact disc is a must for moms who are Kenny Loggins’ fans! The follow up to the platinum album Return to Pooh Corner, this collection of gentle ballads includes songs from various children’s classics, such as: "Your Heart Will Lead You Home" from The Tigger Movie, "You’ll be in my Heart" from Tarzan, "That’ll Do" from Babe, Pig in the City, "Beauty and the Beast" from Beauty and the Beast, and "Baby Mine" from Dumbo. His lullabyes "Hana Aluna Lullabye" and "Goodnight" are perfect for rocking little ones into dreamland. As Loggins sings, "Dream sweet dreams for me." Ages infant-adult. Sony Wonder.

WARNING: "The Rhythm is Gonna Get You!" Children and adults alike won’t be able to resist this upbeat collection of Latino influenced songs professionally performed in typical Disney style. Features Lou Bega’s "Disney Mambo #5" and "Magic Carpet Ride" performed by MDO and Myra. "Get on Your Feet" and get ready to dance. All ages. Walt Disney Records. www.disney.com/DisneyRecords.

From original material to traditional Christmas music, Charlotte Church’s angelic voice triumphs in this recording. The title song is a duet with Bill Gilman, another now-famous child wonder. These young voices are simply not to be missed. All ages. Sony. www.charlottechurch.com

On a jazzier note, The Nylons offer another mixture of original and classic material, albeit all with a taste of bop. Some of the traditional highlights include "O come All Ye Faithful," Away in a Manger," and Angels We Have Heard On High."  All ages. Lightyear Entertainment. .

Shine Little Candles

Rachel Buchman is having a Chanukah party and we’re all invited! These Chanukah (Hanukkah) songs for children celebrate the Jewish holiday most loved by children—interpreted dreydls, candles, candies and gifts. Ages 5 and up. Rounder Kids. www.rounder.com

Preschoolers and adults will both enjoy Disney’s musical tribute to Pooh’s lovable friend Tigger. Fourteen different tunes keep you bopping to the rhythm. The well-known favorite "Wonderful Thing About Tiggers," along with "Show Me the Way" (adapted for Tigger) by Peter Frampton, makes this a CD for the whole family.

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