Camp Andyland is a collection of 16 remarkably fun, catchy pop songs kids will find themselves laughing and singing along to from the very first listen. The entire album is tremendous fun, yet certain selections inspire almost perpetual replay. Pirate Song, for example, is an incredibly entertaining tune sung from the standpoint of what surely must be the youngest pirate ever to set off to sea. The joyously funny 'I Went ...Read more

It might aptly be said that artists are people who have had the good fortune to never grow up. In 'I am 4, 5, 6,' Margot Bevington does a delightful job of capturing and conveying the wonderment of childhood, a key factor in why young listeners are so quickly and deeply drawn into the music. The album opens with 'From There to Here', a song whose catchy harmonies and probing lyrics pose deeply imaginative questions reflec...Read more

This remarkable 3 disc set entertains and engages children with songs and music videos that playfully explore STEM themes (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, also called STEAM for the Arts). The set's compilation CD includes 16 songs, from a variety of artists, whose scientific focus strongly instills in young listeners an abiding sense that learning is fun, fun, fun! Blues, jazz, rock & roll, and electronic music...Read more

The spectacular collection of original songs on Life Circles appeals strongly to children, parents and grandparents alike, no easy feat. Hearing the album's opener, Circle of Life, conjures images of the sun rising over a verdant hillside while conveying a strong Irish feel (anchored by bagpipes and pennywhistle) that elicits feelings of pride and unity. Sweet Potato Pie, the song that follows, offers up joyously authenti...Read more

The 11 delightfully entertaining songs on Move, Move, Move engage kids physically and mentally with catchy tunes that get them on their feet and immersed in full-body fun. The album's genre-spanning variety reveals many sides to singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Vincent Nunes' music-making. For instance, '(I Wish I Could) Fly Like My Dog' puts Mr. Nunes' playfulness front and center with verbal exchanges that challenge th...Read more

Tim Seston is a skilled and imaginative musical storyteller whose songs amuse and uplift even as they provide genuine insight into how to remain happy while in the midst of common childhood challenges. On A Roll's 15 musical selections cheerfully address themes of family, friendship, togetherness, and fears that are a common part of growing up. 'Little Charlie's Monsters' is a prime example of how Mr. Seston's lighthearte...Read more

Rivers of Love captivates listeners young and old with 14 original tunes that range from alluringly beautiful to irresistibly playful. The composer, Kare Strong, sings as gorgeously as she writes. Her vocal melodies weave effortlessly with those of the acoustic instrumentalists who accompany her. The caliber of musicianship is unusually high. Josh Goforth expertly plucks, picks, strums, and bows a wide variety of stringed...Read more

The remarkable appeal of Tracy Newman's album, 'Shoebox Town,' stems in part from the way in which its songs so adeptly convey the magic with which youngsters experience the world. Catchy lyrics, rich harmonies, and carefully crafted melodies seamlessly serve up a variety of joyful moods and themes related to childhood. The title tune, in which a young girl turns a shoebox into an imaginary restaurant and then quickly exp...Read more

Filled with catchy songs whose lyrics frequently cause youngsters to do double-takes before bursting into laughter, Snorkel is a prime example of why Randy & Dave albums are so popular. The duo's deftness at weaving catchy melodies and humorous lyrics into irresistibly fun tunes is a hallmark of their style. The album opens with 'Absolutely Nowhere to Go,' a delightful toe-tapper that conjures a mood so carefree that even...Read more

The Spaceship That Fell in My Backyard is chock-full of musical delights and meaningful messages for kids to embrace. The album opens and closes with the title song, a rock opera-worthy tune that tells the tale of young Emilia and a visitor from the planet Goopda named URR who become fast friends and set about making the world a better place. Several of the album's 11 joyful, genre-hopping selections especially deserve si...Read more