In a Heartbeat
I received an advance review copy of “In a Heartbeat” by Laura Doherty and have played it several times for my children (ages 3 and 5) since. Ms. Doherty’s voice is lovely and the accompaniment, though sparing, makes…
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8 Vegbooks reviews in Music.
The Dirty Socks Come Clean
I must confess, I hadn’t heard of The Dirty Sock Funtime Band before receiving the CD to review. The CD is a quirky compilation of original children’s songs that defies categorization into any one genre. After…
Tags: CatsDirty Sock Funtime BandEarly ElementaryHumorLaurie BerknerMusicPreschoolersSandi Lancaster
Desert Island Disc
With summer quickly becoming a memory, families may want to find ways to hang on to the beachy fun of hazy days before they fade completely. Recess Monkey’s latest offering, “Desert Island Disc,” will keep kids and…
Tags: BeachEarly ElementaryGood for ToddlersKristin WaldMusicOlder ElementaryPreschoolersRecess Monkey
Blink of an Eye
In the age of buying songs piecemeal, there’s still something satisfying about listening to an album all the way though. I was lucky to receive an advance review copy CD of Frances England’s “Blink of an Eye” a while…
Tags: BirdsEarly ElementaryFrances EnglandGood for ToddlersHoma WoodrumMusicPreschoolers
Mind of My Own
A friend with 2-1/2-year and six-month old daughters told me to check out singer/songwriter Frances England’s CDsfrom the library and I’m so glad I did. The first CD to come up on reserve was her 2010 album “Mind of…
Tags: BicyclesCookiesEggsFrances EnglandFriendshipHoma WoodrumMusicMusic for BabiesNature
Animal Playground: Playful Tracks from Around the World
When kiddo expressed an interest in jazz music (read: she was listening to Ella Fitzgerald’s Christmas album year-round), we were delighted to find that the world music compilation “Jazz Playground” both appealed to…
Tags: Don SpencerEarly ElementaryGood for ToddlersMusicMusic for BabiesPreschoolersSnakesWee Hairy Beasties
Only One Ocean
Looking for a kids’ CD featuring a range of musical styles and a strong, positive message of marine conservation? Then The Banana Slug String Band’s album “Only One Ocean” is definitely for you! The copy of this CD…
Tags: Banana Slug String BandConservationEarly ElementaryEcosystemsJennifer GannettMarine AnimalsMarine MammalsMusicOceanOceansOlder ElementaryPollutionPreschoolers
Bears, Bees & Butterflies
Get ready for Vegbooks’ first CD review! I had the pleasure of meeting the ever so talented Paul Helou at HSUS’s Taking Action for Animals Conference this July, and he graciously provided me a copy of his latest…
Tags: Carolyn M. MullinGood for ToddlersMusicNaturePaul HelouPreschoolers