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Thursty The Elephant : Its Time To Read
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Soulful R&B/Hip-Hop music that sends the right messages to our children that the whole family will love; 2 new ABC songs, Phonics, the importance of Reading, Counting & Adding Numbers, Self Love, Family Love, Spelling, Responsibility, Awareness & More.
Genre: Kids/Family: Children's Pop
Release Date: 2003
Its Time To Read Record Label: Teach 1 Entertainment
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
It's Time to Read 4:02 Album Only
ABC 6:04 Album Only
123 4:25 Album Only
Alabama ABC 3:49 Album Only
You Can Do It 4:39 Album Only
Get Your Spell On 4:06 Album Only
Learn As Much 4:51 Album Only
Pay Attention 3:35 Album Only
Responsible 4:19 Album Only
I Love My Family 4:37 Album Only
A Noun 3:22 Album Only
Good Night Sleep Tight 5:03 Album Only
Love Yourself 4:06 Album Only
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Album Notes

"Thursty the Elephant", IT'S TIME TO READ! (YOUR CHILD'S FIRST CD). The warm, lovable Thursty character musically relates the importance of Learning to Read, as well as Learning the Alphabet, Counting, Spelling and Parts of Speech, and Phonics. Thursty even teaches LIFE LESSONS on Being Responsible, Paying Attention, Family Love, Awareness, Self-Confidence, and Self-Love. Wholesome, educational entertainment for the entire family to learn from and enjoy!

Former Motown executive Jonathan Clark discovered a
unique, innovative way to tap into young minds through
music. He observed children listen to and memorize lyrics
of adult songs, regardless of its often inappropriate content. So he thought, "Why not pair Hip-Hop/R&B music with positive, educational lyrics?" Enlisting the help of veteran singer/songwriter and longtime friend Thurston Bilal, together they became Teach 1 Entertainment, and the "Thursty the Elephant" character was born.

With additional help from Communications students at
Huston-Tillotson College, Thursty's informative,
inspirational messages were introduced to the Austin
Texas area, and the IT'S TIME TO READ! project was launched.

For more information log on at www.teach1.org.

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REVIEWS

I think this is a wonderful,well put together book(proud of you all)
author: (Cousin) Tony Lewis - In Detroit,Michigan
This is great!!! well put together and colorful. The book is refreshing, with the R&B, and hiphop that the children and adults will enjoy. I'm going to order the book for my nephew. I'm very proud of you all, keep up the good work, may God bless your storybooks!!! Proud to be Black.......
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I am in love with this CD.
author: Erik Dillard: Kelicolsa Records
This CD is a powerful learning tool for children. I am not ashamed to say that as a grown man, I have had this CD in regular rotation myself. It's very catchy and full of useful substance and life lessons for children AND adults!
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Timeless
author: K. Jefferson
If there is ONE word that best describes the quality of these learning materials, that would have to be "timeless". Not only did my children use these songs to aid in them in their educational development, and they are now teenagers, but they also pass it on to parents of kids the babysit and parents of their friends as well.
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We like the music, the vocals and the lyrics.
author: DeVora
This cd is great. We are definitely a Thursty fan.
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