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Children's Concert at Town HallChildren's Concert at Town Hall by Pete Seeger
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My favorite of my daughter's CD's. Pete Seeger singing along with the kids is fantastic
American Folk, Game and Activity Songs for ChildrenAmerican Folk, Game and Activity Songs for Children by Pete Seeger
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All the classic kids folk songs that you'll want your kids to know
Abiyoyo (And Other Songs and Stories)Abiyoyo (And Other Songs and Stories) by Pete Seeger
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Storytelling at its best. Better for a slightly older child or one with a longer attention span, but enjoyable for younger toddlers also
Singable Songs For The Very Young: Great With A Peanut-Butter SandwichSingable Songs For The Very Young: Great With A Peanut-Butter Sandwich by Raffi
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A classic. You child will never tire of listening to it. When you do, try moving to Ralph's World, Sara Hickman or Justin Roberts.
At the Bottom of the SeaAt the Bottom of the Sea by Ralph's World
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Fun, great music that parents will want to listen to even if the kids aren't around. And who can resist a little kid singing along to M-O-M-M-Y needs C-O-F-F-E-E The kids will dance all day to this
Ralph's WorldRalph's World by Ralph Covert
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Ralph is great! Upbeat, silly songs (a few classics with a twist) that will keep the kids dancing
Happy LemonsHappy Lemons by Ralph's World
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What can I say. Ralph Covert is the new standard for kids music - sophisticated music with kids lyrics.
You Sing a Song and I'll Sing a SongYou Sing a Song and I'll Sing a Song by Ella Jenkins
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Another Classic. Our favorite of Ella Jenkins, and the one that seems most appropriate for toddlers. The chanting lulls my daughter to sleep when she's tired,and she dances to it when she's not.
ToddlerToddler
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Another great artist singing fun songs for children. She has a great voice that you won't tire of listening to. We tend to skip the storytime, but the rest of the CD is fantastic!
Wiggly Wiggly WorldWiggly Wiggly World by The Wiggles
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OK, we listen to some of the Wiggles too. This is my favorite of their albums. Unfortunately, most of the songs will be unfamiliar to the viewer of the TV show. Great guest singers accompany.
Smithsonian Folkways Children's Music CollectionSmithsonian Folkways Children's Music Collection by Various Artists
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GREAT collection of children's music from various artists available from Smithsonian Folkways. A great introduction for parents and kids alike to American Folk music
Free To Be ... You And Me (1972 Television Cast)Free To Be ... You And Me (1972 Television Cast)
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Looking ahead a few years, you'll want to own this one. Your toddler may not get the meaning of the words yet, but the songs are catchy, and the values worth introducing early. Get the book too!
Yellow BusYellow Bus
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With both mellow and upbeat songs, this one is geared to slightly older children. Enjoyable with kids 2-4 years old nonetheless
Not NaptimeNot Naptime
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With a voice like James Taylor, Justin Robers has it all. The topics are a little older, but the tunes are still enjoyable for both toddler and parent
Way OutWay Out by Justin Roberts
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My favorite of Justin Robert's CDs. But you can't go wrong with any of them
Meltdown!Meltdown! by Justin Roberts
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Justin Robert's latest. The title song has a clever play on the 80's song "I'll stop the world and melt with you" that my generation will appreciate
Nora's RoomNora's Room by Jessica Harper
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My daughter's favorite. Jessica Harper has a smooth voice, quick lyrics and an infectious playful quality to her music.
A Wonderful LifeA Wonderful Life by Jessica Harper
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Rhythm in My ShoesRhythm in My Shoes by Jessica Harper
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40 Winks40 Winks by Jessica Harper
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This great collection of "sleepy time" music goes beyond just lullabies. New songs with great lyrics will make you want to ease your children to sleep with it every night
Hear & Gone in 60 Seconds!Hear & Gone in 60 Seconds! by Various Artists
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A clever introduction to many of the current children's musicians and their varied styles of music. Each song is appx. 60 seconds long.
Cellabration: A Tribute to Ella JenkinsCellabration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins by Various Artists
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Today's musicians singing the Ella Jenkins songs we all know and love. There is a great variety of musicians on this CD. A great addition for anyone who appreciates Ella Jenkins
No!No! by They Might Be Giants
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For those of you that loved They Might Be Giants for their adult music, you gotta check out their CD's for children. This one is geared towards slightly older kids, but enjoyable nonetheless
Here Come the ABC'sHere Come the ABC's by They Might Be Giants
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My current favorite CD - the one I secretly listen to in the car even when my daughter isn't with me. Catchy tunes that will make you wish you were back in the day of learning your ABC's. My daughter has impressed many a stranger by being able to sing the Alphabet of Nations - one country for each letter of the Alphabet
Singin' in the BathtubSingin' in the Bathtub by John Lithgow
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It would seem that John Lithgow has found his next niche in entertaining children. You may have heard of many of these songs (such as Swinging on a Star, Inchworm, and A you're adorable). There are a few that will be new to you too. It's an enjoyable addition to our library
Farkle and FriendsFarkle and Friends by John Lithgow With Bill Elliott & His Orchestra
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Mostly original songs by Lithgow, several of which now have accompanying books available (such as Marsupial Sue and The Remarkable Farkle McBride). Appeals to older kids (5+) also.
Really RosieReally Rosie by Carole King
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The music is all Carole King. The books are all Maurice Sendak - author and illustrator of "Where the wild things are". Enjoy the music, books and the video of the TV special if you are fans of these two artists.