This first-of-its-kind Jazz Christmas collection for kids features a sweet and fun-filled holiday collection of classics like “Frosty the Snowman” and “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth” as well as some rare surprises — all sung with spunk, spirit and swing by legendary artists such as Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole and Peggy Lee. Nicky's cool yule picks will have the whole house swinging for the holidays. “All tracks have been digitally remastered from their originals and the fidelity is state-of-the-art,” Carol Friedman, president and owner of Dominick Media, told TDmonthly. This product received a spring 2007 Parents' Choice Silver Award.

With an imaginative blend of music and creative movement, the playful images inspired by these adorable, easy sing-along songs will have everyone giggling and wiggling, twirling and clapping. This musical frolic also advances language, math, science, listening and movement skills. Song titles include “Wigglin Around,” “Gotta Get the Beat,” “Five Fluffy Puppies,” “Little Red Train,” “Country Lullaby” and more. This product received a spring 2007 Parents' Choice Approved Award. “[The] CD includes bonus features: two additional songs, an activity guide and a video through the computer,” President Jill Person of A Gentle Wind told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007.

This second disc of folk music for families from Dave Fox and Will Branch is a musical version of the popular “Where's Waldo?” books. Children try to find 15 different musical instrument sounds scattered throughout the CD. Each sound is named and demonstrated early on and then used in remaining songs. The CD insert includes an illustration of the instruments being played and a listing of those played on each song. “Fox and Branch specialize in children's music that is deeply rooted in traditional American folk music, not pop or rock music. Their CDs have a depth and authenticity that other recordings of children's music lack,” a representative of Fox and Branch told TDmonthly. This product received a spring 2007 Parents' Choice Recommended seal. Launch date: February 2007.

This album features upbeat songs and musical stories designed to teach children about styles of American “roots” music. It is a celebration of nature, movement and sounds and is educational, yet fun for kids. Children learn to identify sounds associated with regional styles of American music: zydeco, Dixieland, boogie woogie, bluegrass, rock 'n' roll, reggae, Hawaiian and so on. The product received a spring 2007 Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Launch date: January 2007. “The songs are all 'originals,' fun and cleverly written,” artist and performer Tracey Eldridge told TDmonthly. “Full bands made up of wonderful musicians round out the tunes. Sound effects add yet another dimension of interest.”

This album by Ronno and Liz Jones-Twomey, developed with Brain Gym Instructor Carol Ann Erickson, gives clear verbal instructions to energizing, sequential movements designed to stimulate brain development. Twenty minutes of exercise with this CD per day will help kids benefit from increased fitness and greater learning power. A bonus section offers lyrics and melodies for listening, creative movement and relaxing. “Catch a Brain Wave Fitness Fun” motivates kids to move and get exercise. Exercise combats obesity [and] promotes good health, and these fitness moves stimulate learning, too,” Director of Sales and Marketing Elaine Murphy of Kimbo Educational told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 1, 2007.

Award-winning family music sensation Charity and the JAMband takes the listener on a magical journey through the land of birthdays, wishes and love. The perfect gift for anyone's birthday, this CD spans genres as diverse as funk and meditative. The title track, "January's Child: The Birthday Month Song," is a musical version of the Scholastic title, "January's Child: The Birthday Month Book," by children's author and illustrator duo, Andrea Alban Gosline and Lisa Bossi. Launch date: January 2007.

This 14-track CD (manufactured by Craig ‘n Co) is based on the popular book by Barney Saltzberg (Candlewick Press), and features the story read by Dustin Hoffman and musical appearances by Jackson Browne, Richard Thompson, Vonda Shepard, Jessica Harper and Peter Himmelman. All artist royalties will benefit the non-profit CONCERN FOUNDATION for Cancer Research, whose mission is to fund cancer research scientists who focus on childhood and young adult cancers. Launch date: May 2007.

“Don’t Forget the Donut!” has a unique blend of folk, bluegrass, pop and blues music and is receiving airplay on children’s radio across the country. “Young and old listeners alike can sing along with every song on this album, which have all been hits in concert, and in classrooms. Rarely does an album for children not drive parents crazy during repeated listens, but the songs, the performances, and the production of 'Don’t Forget the Donut!' [have] universal appeal,” musician Wayne Potash told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2006.

This fourth release from Joe McDermott is composed of 10 original sing-along songs that feature Joe’s friendly vocals and style influenced by American roots. Songs include the rock-and-roll title track plus “Momma’s Gonna Have a Baby,” “Spider Magic” and “Anything Is Possible.” Launch date: June 12, 2007.

Cathy Bollinger, a singer-songwriter and music therapist, has written the school- and home school-friendly tunes on "Ready to Learn!" These multi-sensory songs, ranging from snazzy to jazzy, will help kids succeed in school by reinforcing basic living skills though repetition: listening, following directions, exercising friendly manners, focusing on work, transitioning between activities and lining up. Additionally, two bonus tracks are included as a quick reminder or cue to line up or change activities. Launch date: May 1, 2007.

This book includes a catchy sing-along CD featuring Fred Penner so that kids can sing around the planet, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and every city, and with all the fish and birds, trees and flowers. A percentage of sales from this title benefits global conservation. The book is illustrated by Christopher Corr and is featured in the February 2008 issue of "O the Oprah Magazine."

This “early-start career guide for girls and boys” is written by Angela E. Davis and is designed to serve as a keepsake book for career goals. It introduces children to choices in life-long careers because preparing children early assists them in understanding the importance of an education and how it relates to the many exciting possibilities that await them. The book comes with a CD.

This CD features lively action activities and songs designed to reinforce important early skills. Four crucial areas of development — physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language learning — are addressed. It includes a comprehensive guide filled with "practice" activities, lyrics and literature links. Songs include “Thelma Thumb,” “I Wiggle,” “Opposites” and more. This product received the following awards for 2006: Earlychildhood NEWS Directors' Choice Award, Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toy Award, and the Parents' Choice Approved Award. Launch date: March 2006.

This album includes 12 heartfelt songs featuring two songwriters from the Grammy finalist Platinum recording “Child’s Gift of Lullabies.” Several musical styles (Rock, Copeland, Blues and Dixieland), make it a nightly favorite, and children will dance happily off to their rooms and into dreamland. “This CD has a bit of all music genres that the whole family can enjoy,” Katherine Dines of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music told TDmonthly. “Angels Are Dancing With You” won a Best Song Children’s Music Web Award. Launch date: 1997.

The first of two volumes, this album features 12 imaginative songs for toddlers. Activities are paired to each song and can be downloaded from the website to help teach valuable skills to toddlers and their care-providers. Titles include “Pajarito” (Little Bird) and "The Ticklebug,” and sing-able lyrics and memorable melodies help curious toddlers get their wiggles out and begin to explore the world. “Songs on this CD can help build important development skills when played and used by parents and care-providers with young children,” Katherine Dines of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music told TDmonthly. This product received iParenting Media and iParenting Media "Hot" Awards for 2007. Launch date: January 2007.

Having sold more than 4 million albums, Sharon, Lois & Bram are recognized for their “tight harmonies and delightful arrangements” and “have set the bar for three decades.” They received the Children’s Music Web Award for Lifetime Achievement. “In the Schoolyard,” available for the first time on CD, features the same familiar songs, clapping rhymes, playground games and schoolyard jokes from the original 1981 release that parents will remember, plus a bonus coloring page. Winner of the 2007 Parents' Choice award and 2007 National Parenting Publications Honors Award. Launch date: May 8, 2007.

The compilation CD “Dance Party” has happy, movin’ songs that will get young children up and dancing. Featuring some of the best children’s artists, including Sharon, Lois & Bram, Trout Fishing In America, Parachute Express, Bob Schneider and Jack Grunsky, “Dance Party” contains familiar and new songs that everyone will groove to. It is ideal for a party or exercise, and also includes a coloring page. It received the iParenting Media Award for Greatest Product of 2006. Launch date: August 22, 2006.

This album features 23 all new songs from the "Racing to the Rainbow" DVD. This musical and magical race to the end of the rainbow includes Dorothy, Wags and Henry, and introduces new characters Magdalena, the King of the Road and the Queen of the Rainbow. Tracks include "Music Box Dance," "The Tra-La-La Song," "Do the Daddy Long Legs" and more. Launch date: March 13, 2007.

“Animal Playground” is a multilingual collection of animal-themed songs from around the world. The CD includes an enhanced original music video produced by Putumayo in Trinidad featuring “No More Monkeys” by Trinidad-born artist Asheba. A 25-city family concert tour in May and June supports the release, and a portion of each CD sale benefits the Wildlife Conservation Society. Launch date: May 22, 2007.

This CD celebrates 10 years of Pokémon musical history and includes five new songs from "Pokémon: Battle Frontier," the ninth season of the hit animated TV series on Cartoon Network. It features season themes and other exciting tracks. Launch date: March 27, 2007.

The “Listen in Addition” CD/book combination offers fresh and original music and whimsical illustrations to engage preschool through early elementary children while they are learning addition. The math skills covered in the CD are those that children are required to master by the end of 2nd grade. Catchy tunes, charming vocals and a variety of musical styles and instruments make it interesting for both kids and adults. Launch date: April 2007.

This CD features biblical stories about subjects that include the creation of the earth, Adam and Eve, the story of baby Moses, David and Goliath, Jonah and the fish, Ruth’s part in changing history, Paul helping the Christians and more.

This bilingual audio kit will jump-start learning for preschoolers as they learn names of animals, directions, polite expressions, places in the community, and counting (cardinal and ordinal numbers) through games such as "I Spy," "Mind Your Manners" and "Follow the Leader." Sung by native speakers, these songs are a perfect introduction to a new language (English or Spanish). An English-French version is also available.

This personalized music CD features songs about a child and his or her favorite Care Bear. It is sold like any other product and personalized at home by the customer in just seconds. Each CD represents thousands of names in ANY spelling. No special equipment or mass amounts of inventory are required. Each of the eight personalized songs will hold the child’s attention unlike any other music CD on the market. It is professionally written and recorded to entertain and inspire any child. Launch date: April 2007.

This is a multi-lingual (English, Spanish and French) 74-page coloring/activity book with two multi-lingual CDs (in English, Spanish and French) with sing-a-long tracks (running time: 120 minutes) Lyrics are included in the book. It's an ideal parent and teacher resource for home or school settings, as well as an excellent companion to the DVD “Tina Tickle-ini Gets Giggles and Goosebumples.” Parents can help their children discover the fun side of learning with songs and activities from the Tina Tickle-ini Company.