Album Notes

-2002 Children's Music Web Award: Best Recording for Young Children!
-2002 Parents' Guide to Children's Media Award Winner!

"This recording delivers one of the best examples of "less is more" music available in today's market. Stripping away the glitz and glamour of high-tech accompaniment, the Allard's successfully present uncomplicated, catchy tunes with simple vocals and sparse instrumentation. The recording begins with a welcoming song "Glad To See You," and ends with "A Goodbye Song" that may be useful for the opening and closing of preschool story times along with other titles such as "As Quiet Can Be."

These sing-along songs and chants such as "Hello, My Name Is Joe'" and "Five Little Chickadees" encourage movement and playful singing. Call-and-response titles, like "Flea Fly" and "Down By The Ocean" are not only entertaining, but provide an opportunity for younger children to practice their listening skills. The majority of the songs on this album are most appropriate for children ages birth to five, although a few of the titles will appeal to early elementary graders.

"I can tell you this from personal and professional experience - you want to own all of Peter & Ellen's CDs! Anyone parent who loves to sing with their kids AND any teacher who knows the value of music in the Early Childhood classroom should own this and every CD released by this dynamic duo. They are fantastic - and they know exactly what kind of music kids AND grownups like to listen to! Catch them in concert too - their performances are fantastic!"
M. Paxton, Kindergarten teacher and Parent

This recording is destined to become a favorite of adults who work with preschool children, as well as the children themselves. Purchase multiple copies if the budget allows or, at the very least, one for use in the library and one for circulating purposes."
-School Library Journal, May 2000

I purchased your CD after my daughter came home from school with a quirky little rhyme called Hello My Name Is Joe. I was curious to find out its origins and stumbled across your CD. I listened to a few tracks and had to buy it. I am a teacher of 4 and 5 year olds and we have 20 minutes a day using your CD and keeping a steady beat. Please keep me informed of any new material etc. I and my class are big fans!!
-Kirsten Leadbetter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England