Album Notes

Conceived to provide unique development opportunities for the artists of tomorrow, Elsie Glen Records burst onto the national scene with courageous creativity and progressive artistic vision. Backed by a team of experienced advisors and helmed by producer Ben Stellpflug, the founders of Elsie Glen Records pride themselves on maintaining a sort of childlike spark and youthful energy, not typically associated with anyone over the age of six or seven.

The label's premiere release, entitled Polly Pelak is...5 and a half, is a fun and wacky musical adventure told from the point of view of a 5 and a half year old.

"The songs are clever. Many capture the universal experience of being so small and perceiving the world in such an immediate and imaginative way..."
- Sherilyn Draper, Director/Writer (Glendale, CA)

"I played the Polly Pelak song 'Are We There Yet' for my preschoolers today. A third of the way through the song they were bouncing on their butts and singing along. They felt they "knew" the song even though it was the first time they heard it...The children begged me to 'please bring that song back again'...High praise from 4 year olds."
- Jorie Hannan, Pre-school Teacher (Beaver Dam, WI)

"The lyrics were right on target concerning the interests of a child that age...the child's vote is securely on your side!"
- Pamela R. Pelc, Ed.D. (Winston Salem, NC)

"...We got our copy in the mail and our little Emma (4 yrs old) already has dance routines made up for half the songs and Andrew (2 yrs old) enjoys singing 'Are We There Yet?'..."
- Kim, mother of two (Waunakee, WI)


PRODUCERS NOTE: We developed Polly Pelak is...5 and a half, to encourage the creative spark in all of us. Our goal is to capture the innocence and "pure energy" of childhood as we lead you on a journey of wonderment and discovery. We feel it is only fitting that we begin this journey by introducing a new character that truly radiates curiosity and purity, as only a 5 and-a-half-year-old can. So begins the story of Polly Pelak.

Ben Stellpflug
Tanya C. Allen