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Most Wanted: Very Special CDs/Toys/Books for a Special Needs Kid
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Kids "T-Shirt Weight" Union Suit (100% Cotton)Kids "T-Shirt Weight" Union Suit (100% Cotton)
Buy new: $21.00 - $22.00
He's a pajama houdini, so the kind of pajama he gets has to be VERY particular. WE NEED THESE for next summer!!!!! All the other kinds of union suit jammies you get at stores are too small for him now, so online is our only option. Size small, red.
DreamlandDreamland by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $9.86
He's all about music recently. His afternoon routine has turned into a music listening session (at least two albums a day), and our collection is limited. With that in mind, here are a few cds he would really enjoy. :)
Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and ShakeJazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake by Various Artists
Buy used from: $7.65
Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz greats doing fun, mellow, swinging kids' songs. He would love this.
Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson) by Jack Johnson
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $4.89
He loves this stuff...all kinds of good songs about environmental and emotional awareness. Cool guest artists. Bonus: Mommy and Daddy don't mind it either. ;)
Catch That Train!Catch That Train! by Dan Zanes & Friends
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $4.95
This was on his little brother's list, but now I think big brother would like it more.
You Are My Little BirdYou Are My Little Bird by Elizabeth Mitchell
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $8.99
I prefer "You Are My Sunshine," but this one is great, too.
Putumayo Kids Presents: Celtic DreamlandPutumayo Kids Presents: Celtic Dreamland by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.49
In addition to our wide collection of Dan Zanes, we've discovered he likes our VERY limited collection of fiddle tunes, especially Martin Hayes. We thought he might like the Celtic collection from Putamayo. It's gorgeous music.
Putumayo Kids Presents: Asian DreamlandPutumayo Kids Presents: Asian Dreamland by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $6.50
It's mostly Japanese music, rather than a representative selection of Asian music, but it's still nice.
Fascinating CreaturesFascinating Creatures by Frances England
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $10.49
One of the reviews calls this the lead act of Lilith fair for 5 year olds. Relaxing, happy music. Sounds like music Mom and Dad would listen to, but the lyrics are about pancakes and tricycles. :D
For the Kids Too!For the Kids Too! by Various Artists
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $6.65
Lots of pop/indie artists doing kid songs. A follow up to "For the Kids," but more mellow. Proceeds go to children with neurological disorders.
You Are My SunshineYou Are My Sunshine
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $9.44
Another one by Elizabeth Mitchell. Great reviews, great songs.
The Days Gone By: Songs of the American Poets, Vol. 1The Days Gone By: Songs of the American Poets, Vol. 1 by Ted Jacobs
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $3.95
Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe and others set to gentle, lovely music. Beautiful and calming.
Ralph's World - Say Hello!Ralph's World - Say Hello!
Buy used from: $8.88
This is *officially* his most wanted item. He is bonkers for Ralph's world!
Playhut Luxury HousePlayhut Luxury House
Buy new: $54.95
This has been a huge, huge hit in our house. It's so big we keep the porch part folded up, and the house part is our new art tent. It'll be great outside!
Raymond Briggs' The Bear/The Animal TrainRaymond Briggs' The Bear/The Animal Train
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $10.70
He's started really enjoying DVDs of stories, especially if they have music. He always like Briggs' The Snowman, so we'd like to try this one out.
Deluxe Brazilian Single Swing - Blue, Wine and GreyDeluxe Brazilian Single Swing - Blue, Wine and Grey
He loves swings, and we think this one would be good for the playroom.
Rainbow Waterfall Tube *A Visual Treat that both Kids & Adults will Enjoy!*Rainbow Waterfall Tube *A Visual Treat that both Kids & Adults will Enjoy!*
Sensory fun!
All the Pretty Little HorsesAll the Pretty Little Horses
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $6.80
He loves the Parrish-illustrated "Over the Rainbow," so I think this book would be a good one for him. It's a very gentle song, and it's on a CD he likes.
Over in the Meadow (Picture Books)Over in the Meadow (Picture Books) by Ezra Jack Keats
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $5.38
One of the DVDs he likes has an animated version of this book, and he pays attention to it. I think it would be fun, too, to have a book that shows outdoor fall scenes. One of his favorite things is hiking in the fall.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? (Brown Bear and Friends)Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? (Brown Bear and Friends) by Bill Martin Jr.
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.30
He loves this whole series, so the new one would be good to have. And it's a sweet connection, too, since he's always been our "baby bear."
Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, QuackWaddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, Quack by Barbara Anne Skalak
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $0.25
Another book with lots of opportunity for movement, exclamation, and funny sounds. You can't go wrong with silliness!
Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly SongsTake Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs by Alan Katz
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $0.86
This is a book more for us, so we can come up with new ideas of silly things to sing to him.
The Aunts Go MarchingThe Aunts Go Marching by Maurie J. Manning
Buy used from: $3.78
And yet another sing-along!
This Old Man (Books with Holes)This Old Man (Books with Holes) by Pam Adams
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $1.00
We sing this song all the time, but we don't have the book! I'm not sure it's rowdy (or calm) enough to hold his attention, but it's worth a try!
This Little Piggy with CD: Lap Songs, Finger Plays, Clapping Games and Pantomime RhymesThis Little Piggy with CD: Lap Songs, Finger Plays, Clapping Games and Pantomime Rhymes
Buy new: $15.83 / Used from: $0.50
A whole book of finger and clapping games we could try out with him.
The Wide-Mouthed Frog (A Pop-Up Book)The Wide-Mouthed Frog (A Pop-Up Book) by Keith Faulkner
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $1.81
One of his old teachers read this book to him, and he really liked it. He always gets happy when we read him books that he remembers.
20 Songs Every Kid Should Know20 Songs Every Kid Should Know by Hullabaloo
Buy new: $12.00
A cd with 20 very common kids' songs simply sung with very simple guitar. This would be great for around the house or in the car.
Ezra Jack Keats' The Little Drummer Boy... and 4 More Holiday Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)Ezra Jack Keats' The Little Drummer Boy... and 4 More Holiday Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $3.62
He really enjoys our collection of Scholastic DVDs, especially the ones with songs. This one has two animated Christmas songs, so I'm sure he'd like it.
Sony DVPFX810 8-Inch Portable DVD Player, BlackSony DVPFX810 8-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $80.00
For the trips up to Papa and Grandma's house. ;)