True artistry. Wish I could give it 6 stars.
author: Laura
Punky, poetic songs for the 3 - 5 yo set that include lyrics like "Do you have rhythm? Yes, I've had it since before I was born--I learned it from a heartbeat." The subject matter is child-centered--as though the singer were seeing things from a child's eye level, but with extra insight.
I was hunting through children's CDs for my cousin's baby girl, and when I sampled this one, I seriously considered buying it for myself, but got it for the little one instead. The music is sophisticated and spare but also upbeat and playful, and the lyrics repeatedly made me gasp with how startlingly RIGHT they are. This is artistry you don't usually hear in adult music, nevermind kid's.
The 3-year old recipient of this gift does not know she is experiencing songwriting at its finest, but (according to her parents) does know that these songs are as fun as a downhill sled ride!
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True artistry. Wish I could give it 6 stars.
author: Laura
Punky, poetic songs for the 3 - 5 yo set that include lyrics like "Do you have rhythm? Yes, I've had it since before I was born--I learned it from a heartbeat." The subject matter is child-centered--as though the singer were seeing things from a child's eye level, but with extra insight.
I was hunting through children's CDs for my cousin's baby girl, and when I sampled this one, I seriously considered buying it for myself. I did buy it for her. The music is sophisticated and spare but also upbeat and playful, and the lyrics repeatedly made me gasp with how startlingly RIGHT they are. This is artistry you don't usually hear in adult music, nevermind kid's.
The recipient of this CD doesn't know she/he is experiencing songwriting at its finest, but (according to her parents) does know that these songs are as fun as a downhill sled ride!
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My kids ask for it over and over..
author: Kira
A great kids' CD that parents will love too. My children's favorite song is "Yes, We Got Rhythm" and mine is "Caboose," but every song is great. Looking forward to the next CD!
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My daughter loves it.
author: ktm
I always have this feeling that I am buying this music more for myself than my daughter, but it only took a day for my little girl to start reciting the lyrics back to me. Yesterday, she woke up and said, "Want Lunch Money." I asked her which song she wanted, and she just dove into bits and pieces of lyrics from numerous songs. (FYI -- she is 2 years and 2 months old.) The music is whimsical, catchy, and hip all at the same time. Every now and then I doubt the music is appropriate for my child, but then she will surprise me with a burst of lyrics in the stroller or in the bath tub. This is one of the best children's music CDs I have bought.
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