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Featured May Children's Releases







Ziggy Marley
Family Time
Rykodisc

Four-time Grammy Award winner and reggae legend Ziggy Marley releases his first children’s album on Tuff Gong Worldwide! Special guests include Jack Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and many more.

In the wake of his 2006 album Love Is My Religion, which earned his fourth Grammy Award, Ziggy Marley shares his musical love with families - his own and the extended human family. Marley's third solo release, Family Time, is produced with old friend Don Was and will be released this May on Marley's independent Tuff Gong Worldwide label. An easygoing journey of original tunes and a few covers, the album offers a full collection of family-oriented songs for those already familiar with Marley's beloved work in the genre, and may serve to introduce today's youngest generation to reggae. Highly listenable many times around, a quality that parents will appreciate, Family Time resonates with themes of love, responsibility, unity, freedom and fun (not to mention generosity - proceeds from the sale of Family Time will benefit Chepstowe Basic School in Port Antonio, Jamaica).





Hushabye Baby
More Lullaby Renditions Of The Beatles
CMH

The Beatles are the most famous songwriters of the 20th century, with songs known by people of all ages. These beautiful instrumental interpretations of The Beatles’ sweetest melodies are just the thing for a hard day’s night. They will glide your little one across the universe, through an octopus’s garden, and lay them down in a golden slumber land.

 

 





Tina Schouw
The Goodnight Songs
African Cream Music

Renowned singer/musician Tina Schouw has recorded a much-needed, beautiful South African collection of melodies specifically for children.

 





Various Artists
Lullabies From Mama Africa
African Cream Music

A soothing, harmonious collection of African traditional lullabies for babies around the world. A mixture of well-known melodies and original compositions makes this the perfect gift for any mother.

 





Diane Cantwell
Body Bingo
Kimbo Educational

WINNER: Parents’ Choice Gold Award! It’s bingo with a “twist,” not to mention a “hop, skip, and a jump!” Manipulative activities with a beanbag and a scarf increase hand-eye coordination and proficiency in catching and throwing. Great for rainy day activity time, for P.E. teachers, and for classroom teachers! Includes scarf and beanbag activities.

 





Various Artists
A Tribute To Ella Jenkins
Folkways

"Ella Jenkins, who has been sharing her love of music-all kinds of music-with young children for decades, was honored for her efforts at this year's Grammy Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award, the first children's music artist to be so honored. This delightful CD, produced by family music veterans Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, pays lively tribute to this still-active children's music pioneer in another way.

It features a host of Jenkins' noted friends and admirers singing 18 songs closely associated with her, some she wrote, some from her vast collection of folk and world music. A sampling: "You'll Sing a Song and I'll Sing a Song," with Cathy Fink; "Did You Feed My Cow?," with Sweet Honey in the Rock"; "Please Is a Pleasant Expression," with Tom Chapin" and "Jambo," with Red Grammer. Bill Harley lends his comic storytelling skill to Jenkins' "The World of Whickum Whackum" and the CD ends with a new musical tribute, "Sing Me a Song Again, Ella," with a children's chorus and jaunty accompaniment that includes some ukulele strumming, one of Jenkins' specialities." Parents Choice





Dan Zanes
The Welcome Table
Festival Five Records

A collection of new and previously issued recordings. Guests include The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Basya Schechter, and Father Goose. Proceeds benefit the New Sanctuary Movement and Families for Freedom.

 





Debbie and Friends
Story Songs and Sing Alongs
To Market Kids

A musical journey through classic tales and original songs! Masterful family-friendly music includes original songs based on stories kids know and love, jokes, interactive games, and surprises.

 





Jonathan Sprout
American Heroes 3
Jonathan Sprout Records

Third release in the series educates and inspires kids with original songs about some of America’s greatest citizens. Award-winning singer/songwriter Jonathan Sprout’s research and creativity led to this top collection of pop-rock tunes.

 





Bob McGrath
Bob’s Favorite Street Songs
Bob's Kids Music

Bob McGrath: vocals Bob McGrath just celebrated his 39th year on Sesame Street--bridging two generations of viewers as one of the original hosts! In addition to his role as music teacher on Sesame Street, Bob is a successful author, recording artist and concert performer who has been featured on Regis & Kathy Lee, The Caryl & Marilyn Show, The Pat Bullard Show and The Rosie O'Donnell Show.

 





Ms. Jones & The U.E. Family
Kids Multiplication Motivation
Kingston Records

Hip-hop multiplication and skip-counting songs for ages 2–11. Includes tables 2–12 and two motivational songs. Every song is different, featuring unique beats and melodies via R&B, rap, and reggae music.

 

Owen Duggan
An Elephant Never Forgets
RED Distribution

Award-winning, original, upbeat kids’ songs by Owen Duggan, whose music has been described by the San Antonio Express-News as “Reminiscent of the best of Burl Ives, Pete Seeger, and Tom Paxton.” Ages 1–5.





Marla Lewis
I Love to Talk to Plants
Plum Juice Records

In I Love to Talk to Plants, Lewis conducts an educative tour through the musical styles of a broad variety of cultures: Brazilian, African, Cuban, Big Band, Classical, and Country music are just some of the influences. A diversity of arrangements brings each song to life, with hilarious surprises along the way, and is guaranteed to spark each child’s natural curiosity and musical adventurousness. With a joyous and soothing voice, Lewis imparts life lessons while promoting an awareness of other cultures.





Juanita Ulloa
Canta mi son!
Ulloa Productions Inc

Learn Spanish through one of the world’s most festive and vibrant styles of music: mariachi! “A valuable multi-cultural CD that nurtures the whole child in the classroom” (Belle Ortiz, Founder, Mariachi Education).

 



 

Robbert Bobbert
Robbert Bobbert and the Bubble Machine
Little Monster Records

“Many professional mathematicians are passionate amateur musicians … Both are ways to convey structure and harmony and beauty” (Joe Gallian, President, Mathematics Association of America).

Paul Austin Kelly
Where Did the Dinosaurs Go?
Walking Oliver Productions

Memorable tunes, life lessons and youthful curiosity are the key elements in the new CD for children by internationally acclaimed singer Paul Austin Kelly. "Where Did The Dinosaurs Go" brings together such diverse topics as the environment, animal rights, human biology, personal safety and responsibility and that age-old question of what happened to the dinosaurs.


 

 



Vanessa Trien
Carnival Day

To Market Kids

Vanessa Trien’s approachable style of songwriting and singing draws listeners in as if she is a good friend leading a sing-along. Enjoy the spontaneity and danceable energy of Vanessa and her band, the Jumping Monkeys.

 

 

 



Various Artists
Soulville
Little Monster Records

A groovy array of hits originally recorded by soul’s giants. Current R&B artists RedRay Frazier, Tabitha Fair, and Chocolate Genius perform new arrangements backed up by a kids’ chorus, making this one of the most sing-along-friendly recordings in a long time.



Bill Harley
Yes to Running

Round River

This live double CD captures the essence of Grammy Award winner Bill Harley’s vibrant, hilarious, tender, and wise songwriting and storytelling. Back to school stories provide an irreverent and true look at elementary school days. Live versions of fan favorite songs and stories. Busy national touring schedule



Wynton Marsalis
Marsalis On Music
(DVD)
Devine Entertainment

PEABODY AWARD WINNING SERIES NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD! Marsalis On Music presents students with a thorough and engaging look at musical fundamentals.





Susie Tallman & Friends
Lets Go! Travel Camp and Car Songs
Rock Me Baby Records

Another stellar release from award-winning children’s artist Susie Tallman. Traditional songs with new, fun twists! Twenty-six songs, sixty-two minutes, lyrics included. Produced by Susie Tallman, Peter Farnan, and Mark O’Connor

 

 

 

Various Artists
Dance Club Music
Kimbo Educational

The versatility of this club mix makes it very useful for multiple genres of dance. The motivating pieces will spark original and motivating warm-ups, center work, across-the-floor combinations, and choreographic ideas.

 

 

 



Imagination Movers
Juice Box Heros
Imagination Movers

 

The definitive introduction to the Imagination Movers—fast-rising stars on the national kid’s music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes, and dynamic live shows.

 

 



Taj Mahal
Songs For The Young At Heart
Music For Little People

Includes collaborations with Cedella Marley Booker, Shinehead, Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir, David Lindley, and Eric Bibb. Join Taj Mahal as he grooves with classic rock tunes, African songs, hip-hop numbers, and the old blues for which he is so well known.

 

 

 

The Laurie Berkner Band

Laurie Berkner - CD
Rocketship Run
Razor & Tie

The hottest thing in kids’ music returns! Their first studio album in B105over six years is a collection of 20 new songs that’s the highly anticipated follow-up to her chart-topping DVD from 2006 We Are...The Laurie Berkner Band. Features new original songs written by Berkner, and her first-ever collaborations with bandmates Susie Lampert and Adam Bernstein!

 

 

 

Dan Zanes

Dan Zanes
All Around The Kitchen - DVD
Festival Five Records

All Around the Kitchen! features nine selections shot live at New York’s Knitting Factory; six videos including three currently being shown on Noggin (“House Party Time,” “All Around the Kitchen,” and “Hello”); two clips from Sesame Street (“Jump Up” and “Go Down Emmanuel Road”); and one video exclusive to the DVD (“Wanderin’”). Menus include special animations and graphics featuring familiar characters designed by Donald Saaf. Packaged in a cardboard DVD digipak with artwork described by Zanes as “psychedelic Victorian” and a sticker reading “features songs as seen on Noggin & Sesame Street.”

Click here for more Dan Zanes titles

All About John Deere

Tom McComas
All About John Deere Series - DVD
TM Book & Video

The producers of All About John Deere dug up all the big machine segments and put them in this special edition, forty-minute DVD of nonstop action!

Click here for a complete John Deere & I Love Toy Trains title listing.

 

 

 

Here Come The ABC's

They Might Be Giants
Here Come the ABCs
Disney

TMBG's latest selection for the family is Here Come the ABCs. Not only kid tested and approved, this is easily the most entertaining refresher course in the ABCs you'll ever hear. TMBG pursue intriguing flights of fancy that consider everything from the relative power of letters and sounds to animal hijinks! Includes 23 new songs and 2 bonus tracks including "Alphabet of Nations" and "E Eats Everything"!

Also available on DVD.

 



Lirica Infantil, Volume 1

José-Luis Orozco
Lirica Infantil Series
Arcoiris Records

Volume 1 in Jose-Luis Orozco's acclaimed Lirica Infantil series focuses on Latin American children's folklore.

"One of the nation's most acclaimed educators promoting Latin American songs, rhymes, and games that are helping children nationwide learn Spanish at an optimum early age." - Florida Sun-Sentinel

"A must for every classroom." - Dr. Roberto Cruz, National Advisory Council on Bilingual Education

"Over the past 30 years, he has popularized traditional Latin American and Spanish songs used in schools across the nation." - Los Angeles Times

"A godsend for every bilingual-bicultural parent, teacher and/or educator... A must buy for your library or bookshelf at home..." - La Prensa de San Diego

"A one man educational program teaching Latin American heritage." - Houston Chronicle

Click here for a complete listing of the Lirica Infantil series.

The Bottle Let Me Down

 

Varists Artists
The Bottle Let Me Down
Bloodshot Record

26 songs from a dazzling array of roots rock heroes like Alejandro Escovedo, The Handsome Family and more!

Tom Chapin

Tom Chapin
Some Assembly Required
Razor & Tie

Grammy Nominee for Best Musical Album for Children!
Some Assembly Required features 15 charming creations that offer irony, humor, and stories in a way that kids past the toddler stage will understand and appreciate. Tom Chapin is a gifted entertainer who charms audiences of all ages. Anyone who has seen him perform knows what Billboard Magazine means when they say he is "one of those natural-born entertainers who, with nothing more than guitar in hand, can totally captivate."

Tom has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his recordings aimed at 4 to 11 year-olds and their families. Tom and his collaborators John Forster, Michael Mark and Jon Cobert have created a body of songs which are quickly becoming children's classics.

Click here for more titles by Tom Chapin.

Music for Babies: Sleepy Baby

Music for Babies Series
Music for Babies

Music for babies... and the people who love them!!

What's special about Music for Babies? The series is based on new scientific evidence linking enriched auditory experience with expanded intellectual potential and was created especially to benefit baby's brain development. Developed by an extensive team of artists and professionals devoted to child health, the CDs contain all original recordings that include classical and folk music, lullabies and nursery rhymes. They are appropriate for children from birth to 36 months.

Also in the Music for Babies series:
Music for Babies: Peaceful Baby Music for Babies: Cheerful Baby Music for Babies: Playful Baby

The Best Of Schoolhouse Rock

SchoolHouse Rock
The Best Of
Kid Rhino

The best-loved tracks from the Schoolhouse Rock series on one CD. Also includes four previously unreleased cuts from Money Rock! "A sampling of the short, witty educational songs that TV viewers in the '70s and '80s absorbed along with their Saturday morning cartoons, written and sung by some of the best jazz artists around. Bob Dorough, Tom Yohe, Dave Frishberg--you can't beat the talent that went into 'Conjunction Junction,' 'Walkin' On Wall Street,' 'I'm Just a Bill,' and scads more. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Recommendation." - Lynne Heffley, Parents' Choice®

Also available on DVD:
Special 30th Anniversary Edition
Complete Schoolhouse Rock DVD

Features and Extras:
Original 46 animated songs; All-new song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College"; Play-all feature; Shuffle-all feature; Rockin' top 10 jukebox; Long-lost song "The Weather Show"; Never-before-released on video, "Scooter Computer and Mr. Chips" 3-song set; Behind-the-scenes footage; Top 20 countdown; "Earn your diploma" trivia game; Arrange-a-song puzzles; 4 music videos by contemporary artists; Emmy award featurette; Nike commercial of "Three Is a Magic Number"; Audio commentaries; 5.1 DTS of all-new song "I'm gonna Send Your Vote to College
4 Hours 43 Minutes


The Orchestra (CD)

Peter Ustinov
The Orchestra
MRP Digital

Narrated by Sir Peter Ustinov, this award-winning program features 28 excerpts from the classical repertoire, all carefully selected to be appealing to the young listener. Each excerpt is used to illustrate musical concepts of the sound of a particular instrument.

The Orchestra provides a good look at all the instruments of the orchestra by explaining what families different instruments belong to: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Based on the book by Mark Rubin.

Also available on DVD:
The Orchestra (Now On DVD)

Teacher And The Rockbots

Teacher and the Rockbots
World
Power Arts

Features the interactive fun of “guess-the-answer” songs, where clues are provided in the verses and kids try to guess the answer before it’s revealed.

Also available:
America
Science
Multiplication


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