October 2009 New Specialty Toys — Audio & CD

Through story-telling and song, children learn by listening and singing along with Come Dance With Us.  This vocabulary-building CD from the producers of the award-winning DVD series, Fundamentals, teaches young children about time, geography, ecology, phonetics, arithmetic, emotions, and many more subjects.  Educators have discovered that children can learn and remember concepts particularly when these concepts are set to music and rhythm. This CD has received the following awards: Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2009, Dr. Toy's 10 Best Audio/Video Products, and Creative Child Magazine's CD of the Year 2009. Launch date: October 2008.

This 15-track album for kids features singer-songwriter Dave Kinnoin and touches on topics including friendship, respect, American freedom and money management.

Sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields run a 0 to 5 years music class, playing with the kids and playing for the kids. This album includes 33 kid-tested songs. The first disc is uptempo to get kids going, perfect for dancing, car trips and even making dinner together. The second disc is a slower, relaxing collection to play before bedtime.

The album relates true experiences of baseball success and failure as well as other fun and funny stories. This is the sixth CD from Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. Indie rock for kids, this “kindie” album tells 11 tales of distracted outfielders and magnificent imaginations. It won the Parents' Choice and NAPPA Gold Award. Launch date: 2008.

This collection of bedtime lullabies uses vivid nature images and soothing melodies to take children to a place of warmth and security. This album was recorded with special guests George Winston, Laurie Lewis, George Kahumoku and many others. It received the following awards: 2005 iParenting Media Award, 200 Parents' Choice Silver Award, 2005 NAPPA (National Association of Parenting Publications Award) Gold Award, 2005 Early Childhood NEWS Director's Choice Award, and 2005 Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award. Launch date: 2004.

For Sleepy Seaside Piano, Raimond Lap composed 27 new instrumental tracks that include the relaxing sounds of the sea along with his special piano melodies and improvisations. This set of three CDs is suitable for babies and designed for relaxation and aiding with sleep. "Lovely Baby is the first and only original music series in the world specifically created for the emotional, intellectual and social development of babies, prenatal - 3+ years. Our new grown-up titles are also suitable for the same infants and babies that listen to the regular Lovely Baby CD series," Gary Brody, president of Lovely Baby Music, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 17, 2009.

In as little as 10 minutes, the Music For Brains collection is designed to rejuvenate one's mental wellbeing by providing a serene and relaxing environment in which to unwind, relieving stress and tension and enabling one to make it through the rest of the day. This music may be shared with children for a happier, peaceful home. This set includes three CDs packaged in an Amaray (DVD) box. Launch date: August 17, 2009.

Designed to provide moments of serene rest and relaxation during pregnancy while positively influencing the development and well-being of the baby, this set includes three CDs. "From three months before birth, your baby will be able to listen to music," Gary Brody, president of Lovely Baby Music, told TDmonthly. "Our new grown-up titles are also suitable for the same infants and babies that listen to the regular Lovely Baby CD series." "Lovely Pregnancy" was named 2009 CD of the Year by Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: August 17, 2009.

This collection of songs includes Raimond Lap's music and comforting sounds of the sea that aim to relax babies and toddlers, helping them fall asleep. The music can also be used to calm a child. "Lovely Baby is the first and only original music series in the world specifically created for the emotional, intellectual and social development of babies, prenatal - 3+ years," Gary Brody, president of Lovely Baby Music, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 17, 2009. It was named 2008 CD of the Year by Creative Child Magazine.

Dedicated Dads of a dozen kids, for Yosi & The Superdads, every day is Father’s Day. "Super Kids Rock!" celebrates their sentiment, message and credo. Fronted by award-winning recording artist, Yosi Levin, with a string of Sirius/XM radio hits, The Superdads ('Jammin' Joe Geisler, Gary 'G-Whiz' Hoffman and 'Super Steve' Brown) deliver "Super Kids Rock" ala Beatles, Clash, CCR, Ramones, ACDC and Buddy Holly. It's "a rock album for the whole family," Yosi Levin, owner of Yosi Music, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009.

This 12-track album features the alphabet, the days of the week, the rooms of the house, colors, food and more. It may be used by teachers and French students. "With its upbeat and easy-to-learn songs, this CD is a great introduction to French for children 3 to 10," Alain Le Lait, owner of Yadeeda.com, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 25, 2004.

This album offers French songs for children ages 3 to 10. It may be used in classrooms and immersion programs. "A great way to introduce children to French, the songs on this CD are upbeat and easy to learn," Alain Le Lait, owner of Yadeeda.com, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 23, 2003.

"Zoey and the Yok-Yok Man" is a musical journey with a positive message. Aimed at children 3 to 10, this entertaining story is designed to nurture children's imagination through upbeat and catchy songs. Launch date: April 30, 2009.

The MathMosis CD is happy and energetic music that is fun for all ages. Children learn to count by multiples through repetition while enjoying MathMosis Music. MathMosis Music provides children with a strategy which aids in understanding and memorizing multiplication and division problems. The counting songs are in order from easiest to most difficult so each child can develop number sense at his/her own rate.

This 15-song album includes tracks "Hot Chocolate," "Secret Agent Watch" and "Firefly Lullaby."

What happens when some earthworms, an arctic tern, a few rockin' humans and a moose get together to figure out how to help the planet? "Singin’ Green" — the CD, for listeners of all ages. It is performed by a musical-comedy troop of children's entertainers, covers principles of science, and offers fun songs with an environmental theme. Launch date: June 2, 2009.

“Meltdown” has 12 original, groovy songs for children by award-winning singer-songwriter Lanny Sherwin. The songs are created to be positive, funny and thought-provoking, and each comes backed by Lanny Sherwin's personal motto: “Don’t Drive Parents Crazy!” Launch date: July 12, 2009.

Awards: Winner of nine children's music awards; TDmonthly Top Toy 2009