“A Hop, Skip, and a Jump” is an enhanced and includes a video and a parent teacher activity guide to the songs.
Winner of four awards!
Creative Child Seal of Excellence
A Parents' Choice Approved Award Winner
Winner of a Children's Music Web Award in two categories!
Best Recording for Babies and Toddlers, ages 0 to 3
Best Recording for Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5
"This wholesome and fun-filled collection is music made purely for the service of children, yet performed to adult standards of musicianship." – Parents’ Choice, Spring 2007
"Repetition, funny animal sounds and inviting lyrics make this CD a winner for kids. On “Fluffy Puppies,” my daughter happily barked along, for example, and she was soon repeating the sing-songy “Woodpecker” lyrics and learning basic subtraction at the same time. This is excellent entertainment for younger kids, who will find plenty to sing — and think about — in the strong mix of 18 songs."
— Toy Directory Monthly
"Pam Donkin’s 18 original songs inspire all kinds of activity. Whether urging listeners to “Clap Your Hands Now,” inviting them to join a “Kitchen Jam,” or insisting they “Gotta Get the Beat,” Donkin both leads and leaves room for creative movement." — American Library Association Booklist
"...will amuse, engage and entertain you and your young children...so good you will want to play along."
- Fred Koch, Chicago Parent Magazine
Pam is an award-winning children’s performer and children’s recording artist on the Gentle Wind label, and has appeared nationally in concerts, schools, libraries and on television and radio programs including Romper Room, Pickleberry Pie & We Like Kids. She lives in the Bay Area, on the San Francisco Peninsula. Pam is host and producer of the children’s TV show, Kaleidoscope Kids. The show airs on 17 public access stations along the San Francisco Peninsula.
Look for Kaleidoscope Kids, on Peninsula TV and Pam's music video,"Music Is Magic", on The Learning Channel.
In addition to offering interactive and educational school assembly programs, library programs, artist residencies & workshops for teachers, Pam directs "Pam Donkin's Children's Chorus", age 5-8, in Atherton CA, and is a registered Music Together® teacher, and licensed Director, working with caregivers on how to enhance and nurture their child's musical development.
"The kids loved being able to interact with the music. Plus, it was upbeat and great for our playgroup. The CD cover was also cute and playful." - Sarah in Omaha, NE
"We liked listening for unusual instruments, very entertaining. A very friendly voice. Nice earthy, kind messages." Presley in Orlando, FL
"Fun CD! My son started dancing & jumping around the very first time he heard this CD. I love the different styles - rock 'n roll, folk/fiddle,blues, rap, etc. Our favorite songs are 'A Hop, Skip...,' 'Little Red Train,' 'Gotta Get the Beat,' and 'Wigglin' Around' - but we like them all!" - Heidi in Chaska, MN
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