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Season Sings! by MACARONI SOUP!
This highly usable collection of 30 songs invites children to sing, move and learn. With seven songs for each Season - Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall - plus hello and goodbye songs, children will be up and moving from the get-go. Launch date: December 2012. 1/18/2013 (Price: $15.00; Age: 2 to 7) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Get Moving with Ella Jenkins by SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS
Ella Jenkins wears the title given her by many of her fans, "The First Lady of Children’s Music," with tremendous energy. Now in her ninth decade, she continues to encourage young children to hop, skip, jump, clap, dance, and be active through song. Drawn from many recordings created during her legendary career, these songs demonstrate Ella’s genius as both a music educator and children’s entertainer. 1/16/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Am Your Gummy Bear by GUMMYBEAR WORLDWIDE
A 30 second video clip for this little green troubadour’s song "I’m A Gummy
Bear" (now known worldwide as The Gummy Bear Song) has met an enthusiastic response around the globe with more than 800 million plays on YouTube and MySpace video alone. This multi-lingual hit – available in the original Hungarian, we well as English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Hebrew, Czech, Slovak, and other languages – has won the hearts of fun-loving audiences everywhere. It has gone on to hit the best seller lists in every country in which it was released. This USA release is an enhanced CD and includes exclusive bonus content not previously available in any other country as well as the full length version of the English video.
— As of 1/16/2013 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 25 reviews on Amazon.com. 1/16/2013 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pop Grrl Urban Animal Plush Headphones by THE WISH FACTORY
Pop Grrl Urban Animals Plush Headphones channel the wild inside with high-quality, full range stereo sound and adjustable, lightweight construction. Combining music and style, Pop Grrl Urban Animals feature the hottest audio technology and popular animal inspired headphone designs including Tiger, Cheetah and Zebra. Launch date: June 2013. 1/8/2013 (Price: $19.99; Age: 6 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Down at the Zoo by TRACE ELEMENTS SHRUB MUSIC
DOWN AT THE ZOO is a 10 song album for children featuring songs about different animals. Launch date: 2002.
Awards: Parent's Choice Approved; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 11/20/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

World Sing-Along by PUTUMAYO KIDS
A catchy melody and a rhyming lyric invite singing along, no matter what the language. The Putumayo Kids team searched worldwide for songs that are easy to sing along with. World Sing-Along includes familiar tunes like Jorge Anaya’s cumbia version of "La Cucaracha," and the Fiddler’s Green Bush Band’s sprightly arrangement of "Waltzing Matilda" as well as Father Goose’s Jamaican rendition of the American folk song "Jig Jog Jee." Top U.S. children’s music artist Dan Zanes is featured on that song as well as "Jamaican Farewell," which he performs with Anjelique Kidjo. As they sing along, kids will learn a little Portuguese with the greeting song, "Como Vai" (by Brazilian artist Hélio Ziskind, some Spanish with Jorge Conde y Ola Fresca, with their salsa tune "Pititi y Titi," and even "A Little Mandarin" with Shàng Xué Gē. Frances England and Asheba, are among the other familiar artists with songs featured on World Sing-Along.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 11/20/2012 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Christmas With Mrs. Claus by JUDY PANCOAST LLC
Step into the warm and cozy living room of Mrs. Claus' North Pole home, and visit with her as she bakes Christmas cookies, reads from Santa's Book of Good Girls and Boys, and listens to songs from her favorite singer, Judy Pancoast. Features seven of Judy's original Christmas songs, including "Where is Santa Claus?," and  the "The House on Christmas Street Re-mix," along with traditional favorites. 11/20/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zak Morgan's "The Barber of the Beasts" by UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES
With a background in children’s literature, plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his kids’ songs, Zak Morgan brings all of his life experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his fourth family music album, The Barber of the Beasts, available on October 30 from the new Universal Music Enterprises label myKaZoo. The new CD, his third collaboration with producer/guitarist Ric Hordinski, features zany cover art and a 24-page, full-color insert with illustrations for all the songs, all done in the inimitable style of C.F. Payne. The album’s impressive guest artists include Bootsy Collins, Robbie Fulks , Byron House (Robert Plant), Karin Bergquist (Over the Rhine), and David LaBruyere (John Mayer). This exuberant celebration of wordplay and humorous storytelling are all typical of Zak Morgan’s songwriting. He aims to inspire his listeners to enjoy learning for its own sake while providing non-stop entertainment via catchy music and lyrics to make all ages hoot with delight. 11/9/2012 (Price: $11.99)

Men of Iron by GREATHALL PRODUCTIONS
Men of Iron relates the thrilling adventures of a young man seeking justice for himself and his family in fifteenth-century England. With his father unfairly outlawed by King Henry IV, Myles Falworth faces enormous odds before he can become a knight and champion his family’s cause against powerful foes. With the help of loyal friends, Myles demonstrates courage and persistence as he confronts his opponents one by one, winning self-understanding and love along the way. In addition to being a classic adventure, Men of Iron offers fascinating details of castle life and of the long road to knighthood. This book is sure to become a favorite of any boy or girl who loves adventure, and will turn anyone new to the medieval era into a lifelong devotee. Written by Howard Pyle, unabridged reading by Jim Weiss. 11/6/2012 (Price: $29.65; Age: 7 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shake Rattle And Drum by WESTCO EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
The Shake Rattle And Drum is fun for the whole family or class. This handcrafted wood set includes 7 pieces: A bucket drum with a natural skin head, a pair of drum sticks, a single jingle stick, a handled castanet and a pair of mini maracas. Launch date: 2005.
— As of 10/30/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: The drum makes a nice noise; fun for kids on their own or in groups. Cons: A few users said that either the maracas broke or the paint chipped on the products. 10/25/2012 (Price: $39.99; Age: 3 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A Laurie Berkner Christmas by TWO TOMATOES RECORDS LLC
The first-ever Christmas album from kids' music superstar Laurie Berkner, featuring classic seasonal and Christmas songs as well as three original tracks. "The CD is set apart from other holiday albums for kids because Laurie Berkner is the biggest name in children's music in the country - dubbed 'The queen of children's music' by People Magazine and 'The undisputed queen of kindie rock'" by USA Today.  The reason she is the biggest name in kids' music is her appeal to parents, not just kids," Sarah Geist Rosen from SKG Publicity told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
— As of 12/6/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Features many Christmas classics; interesting vocal arrangements; enjoyable for kids and adults. Cons: One reviewer wished there were more original songs.

 10/19/2012 (Price: $13.98; Age: All Ages)

Family Love by Julie K by JULIE K MUSIC
Ready to giggle and groove...Celebrate with Julie K as she delivers with a musical medley of happy times for the family. Her retro vibe shines and gives kids plenty to smile about. Launch date: April 2012.
Awards: 2012 CD of the year award by Creative Child Magazine 10/10/2012 (Price: $12.00; Age: 0 to 10) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WO! by NEW HOPE RECORDS INC
For over 40 years, Bobby Susser has entertained and educated millions of children through his songs. In his new, 25th collection, containing 12 songs, titled WO!, he continues his work, and quite remarkably, sounds better than ever. The songs are joyful, optimistic, and lots of fun. They encourage the young listeners to sing along, dance, and/or exercise; they develop a sense of rhythm and oral expression, and promote the significance of friendship, and togetherness through appreciation and understanding of songs, and their ability to enrich our lives. The first song , Any Time Of Day, is an exceptional song that's very inviting as soon as it's heard, as are, The Wo Wo Song, Smiling Face, Oooh Good Morning, and all the rest. The entire collection is filled with very catchy songs that will have everyone singing and dancing, learning and having lots of fun. Launch date: April 2012.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Children's Product; 2012 Dr. Toy 10 Best Audio/DVD 10/2/2012 (Price: $16.95; Age: 3 to 8) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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