No comments about Songs of Praise.

4 comments about Penguin Parade.

1. I was introduced to the Banana Slug String Band via their "Slugs at Sea" CD -- an outstanding album. This CD, the 2nd one of theirs that we bought, is also good, but not quite on par with "Slugs at Sea."

   My children like this CD, but it doesn't get them singing quite the way the other one did. The songs are interesting, and they have a good message about the environment.

   This band shows a good range of flexibility in their musical style, lyrics, and presentation without being bogged down in pastels and fluff that often fills much of music made for children. This is a CD that my children AND I can listen to.

   A fun CD to be sure, and full of good science too! I hope that Elementary school teachers out there know about this group!

   Alan Holyoak




2. Our five year old son loves it. However, he seems a little frustrated when he can't totally hear all the lyrics in a song, especially the Nose song. (We can't figure out what animal they are speaking of in one verse.) :-(Why are the lyrics not included? It seems like a must, especially for childrens' sakes. A lot of children may like to know exactly what is being sung/said so they can learn from it and sing along. Comprende?



3. Teachers will love this CD (or anything by the Banana Slug String Band). The songs are terrific for science instruction, particularly in environmental studies, habitats, animals, and adaptation. Friendly melodies, great lyrics. My students love these songs.



4. The only CD for my 4-year-old that I can listen to more than a few times. Nice tunes in all kinds of styles from Beach Boys to hip hop to techno. Good eco-friendly lyrics to teach about nature, as well.

1 comments about Travelin' Magic.

1. Joanie Bartels has a unique knack for making the listener of this album want to hear it over and over. Her smooth as silk voice does not get tiresome nor do the simple yet catchy tunes she croons to.
   Our whole family loves to sing the Cadilac song even without the cd playing.
   It is a whole lot of fun to listen to and is one of our kids most favorite.
   Highly recommended.

1 comments about School Days.

1. A good collection of classic kids songs. The recordings are clear and the words are easy to understand. All the arrangements are traditional... not modernized versions. These are the songs that most of us grew up with. My kids really enjoy singing along with them in the car. Although the songs are dated compared to some modern children's music like Raffi, these songs still have value in providing culture and history for my kids.

1 comments about Camp Songs.

1. The songs are fun, but there's just too much going on with instruments and making the songs more 'lyrical' to be sung with music instead of the good old fashioned camp style.

No comments about It's a Jungle Out There.

4 comments about Peter and the Wolf.

1. I have to say, the narration for this recording is the best I've ever heard. With his lively, comical, entertaining, and emphatic voice, Dennis Doubin puts the recordings of Bernstein and Sting to shame. Hearing the story, told by Dennis, will spark imagination in children of all ages. The recording of "Carnival of the Animals" is also outstanding. The two pianists are absolutely amazing. I am very pleased with this recording and highly recommend it to all interested.



2. What a moron. Her claim is invalid!!! The balance is wonderful, and the narration comes across perfectly. My kids, ages 5 and 7 adore the CD, and request it before breakfast, lunch, and bedtime. They especially love the boy narrator. I recommend this CD to music lovers, young and old.



3. I bought this album for my kids for Christmas at a local store. Boy was I irked! There is no narration! How can an album claim to contain Peter and the Wolf, be listed as music for children, and not have this essential ingredient? This orchestral performances are fine, but it ought to be clearly advertised as not being narrated. I bought the Sting version as a replacement, and it is much better.



4. My sister-in-law introduced me to this cd and my kids loved it, I loved it as well. It's a fun way to intorduce classical music to children and they will learn to love classical music. for parents who love classical music and have children who don't like it, the will love this CD. It shows a diffrent way of telling the story of Peter and the Wolf. The other songs are just as good! I cann't wait to get my CD!

No comments about Beethoven for Children.

1 comments about Sir Oliver's Song.

1. This is timeless, excellent music with international flair. What a great way to learn the 10 Commandments, the staple of how to treat our neighbors. My only scruple is the line "Angels are honest, that's why they can fly," but--Get it for your family!

2 comments about Baby Genius Classical Series: Bedtime Beethoven.

1. I'm not sure if I like this one more than my daughter or not. I highly recommend this out of all of the "Baby Genius" music product. It's very relaxing, and seems to do it's job. It's an excellant selection of music to soothe at all the right times.



2. This CD has become a bedtime and naptime ritual for our son, age 3. We have had it for about one year and he requests it by name as a preference for helping him go to sleep. He has also become interested in this "Beethoven guy" and makes some associations between Beethoven, Bach and Mozart as being humans beings and guys who write music. As for increasing his intelligence as suggested on the CD, well, who knows, but it is definitely an improvement over the "kiddie" music we first introduced and which he completely rejected. It is a very pleasant, well-engineered and performed recording.