The earlier children are exposed to a second language, the better it bodes for their developing fluency. And what better way to expose them than through the universal language of music? These peppy, upbeat songs, sung entirely in French, provide an infusion of positive energy. Lyrics cover numbers and counting, parts of the body, animals, and key aspects of children's day-to-day lives such as waking, eating, playing, and ...Read more

It's easy to see why this collection of songs appeals to children. The cute, cuddly characters who sing the songs (videos of which are downloadable free when the album is purchased as digital files) are themselves youngsters, a fact that's evident from their voices and the things they think and sing about. In other words, children find them highly relatable. The 12 original songs, which range from straight-up pop to rock ...Read more

Two things are immediately evident when observing kids in the thrall of this excellent CD - how quickly the music gets them moving and how deeply the lyrics engage them. Children sing along, dance, and get all-out physical to the moves and grooves of these tunes. And that's the idea, to provide kids with a fitness and learning blast that helps them stay active, happy, and mentally sharp. The benefits of regular brain brea...Read more

There is a continual sense of playfulness throughout this CD, a joyful exploration of different moods, activities, and what it means to be alive that engages kids on every level. The style of music and lyrics varies from song to song, keeping things lively and interesting. The presence of child singers on some of the tunes is a particularly nice touch that invites participation. Some, like 'Make a Face', and 'I Clap, I Sh...Read more

Love Songs For My Baby is both an expression of singer/songwriter Alex Mitnick's love for his family and a record of the moments leading up to and following the birth of his son, Miles. The songs skillfully and tunefully capture the preciousness and joy of those life-changing events. The album opens strongly with Oh My My, a cheerful, energetic single whose catchy rhythms and melodies make a fine vehicle for Mitnick's voc...Read more

We can't say enough good things about this unique double album. A number of well-known, world class musicians are featured, but the dominant force is Muriel Anderson's gorgeous guitar-work. The first of the two included CDs, Nighlight, consists of 14 songs with which to relax or drift off to sleep. All are lovely. Prayer Without Ceasing is particularly pretty, and Dandelion, a solo-guitar piece, has the sort of plaintive ...Read more

This collection of children's music delivers strongly on two distinct but interwoven fronts - as a series of get-up-on-your-feet songs that satisfy kids' appetites for movement and play, and as a Spanish language learning CD. The songs, which are all in Spanish, encompass a range of styles including cumbia, calypso, salsa, and merengue. They lyrics are highly interactive, with directed movement, call and response - ther...Read more

Kids and parents alike will be delighted by this tale of an orphaned Pekingese dog with a delicate eye condition and a lonely milliner mouse who pair up to pursue their dreams. Destined to be a classic, this hard cover children's book bristles with imagination and entertainment. Everything about it, from its outsize pages filled with more than 50 full-color images to its captivating storyline and cast of colorful charact...Read more