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Moey's Music Party by LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY
Moey's Music Party by LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY

"Moey’s Music Party" is a 17-song CD with fun songs that entertain and educate children — and get parents dancing, too. The songs are about manners, sharing, listening to parents, getting dressed, tasting sushi, and being a kid in New York City. They were inspired by award-winning, Off-Broadway songwriter Melissa Levis's (aka Moey’s) own experiences as a mother. “I Gotta Go Potty” was her son’s potty training mantra, and “Pierre Wouldn’t Wash His Hair” was her solution to his six-month hair-washing strike. The CD is a winner of Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Product 2008. Launch date: June 2008. 12/12/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Italian for Kids Vol. 1 by LANGUAGE TREE LLC
Italian for Kids Vol. 1 by LANGUAGE TREE LLC

From the leader in language instructional videos for children, Language Tree introduces Italian to kids in a way that engages them from start to finish. Blending 3D animation, sing-along songs and interactive games, this DVD clearly demonstrates conversational Italian used in everyday situations. Topics include meeting and greeting, counting, colors, eating and playing. "To enable children to learn faster, we employ a unique methodology,the Multi-Cognition Approach, developed by a Stanford University PhD in Cognitive Sciences. Our DVDs also makes learning fun by incorporating 3D animation, original sing-along songs and interactive, remote-control games," Ana Leung, president of Language Tree, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 6, 2007. 12/12/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta CHANTS by HUNK-TA-BUNK-TAŽ MUSIC
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta CHANTS by HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA® MUSIC

Thirty-seven easy-to-say singable chants and songs from around the world. Traditional and original. Interesting sound effects, games and clapping, field holler, warm-ups, welcomes, fingerplays, chain gang, sea chantey, celebration, dance, language arts and more. 12/11/2008 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas Holiday Favorites by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Featuring the voices of kids' favorite "Sesame Street" characters, this 13-track album includes the songs "Sleigh Rider," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Blue Christmas." 12/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rocketship Run by TWO TOMATOES RECORDS LLC
Rocketship Run by TWO TOMATOES RECORDS LLC

The Laurie Berkner Band present a series of 24 songs for kids that take them through adventures such as "Going on a Hunt," "Jump and Fly," and "Walk Along the River." Launch date: 2008. 12/4/2008

Teacher and the Rockbots: America by POWER ARTS COMPANY, INC.
Teacher and the Rockbots: America by POWER ARTS COMPANY, INC.

This 14-track educational album helps kids remember facts and history by setting them to music. Songs include "Revolution, Revolution," "Grew to the West," "Pledge of Allegiance" and "Branches of Government. 12/4/2008 (Price: $12.99)

So Skip Counting by ROCK N GO LLC
So Skip Counting by ROCK N GO LLC

This CD, created by moms, kids, teachers and musicians, is designed to be used in conjunction with Rock n Go's "So Skip Counting" workbook. Songs include "Punk 10s" and "New Wave 6s." The order of the songs reflects the order in which schools most often introduce skip counting to students. Launch date: 2008. 12/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jim Copp, Will You Tell Me a Story? Three Uncommonly Clever Tales by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
Jim Copp, Will You Tell Me a Story? Three Uncommonly Clever Tales by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Once called a "musical Dr. Seuss," Jim Copp recorded nine children's albums from 1958 to 1971. These critically acclaimed, clever rhyming stories told through song won Copp many passionate fans. Now his most popular characters — Kate Higgins, Miss Goggins and the gorilla, and Martha Matilda O'Toole — hop, stomp and skip to life on the pages of the "Jim Copp, Will You Tell Me a Story?" picture book illustrated by Lindsay DuPont.T he book comes with a CD featuring three of Jim Copp's original recordings. Hardcover, 56 pages, color. Launch date: September 2008. 12/4/2008 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Robbert Bobbert & The Bubble Machine by LITTLE MONSTER RECORDS
Robbert Bobbert & The Bubble Machine by LITTLE MONSTER RECORDS

Robert Schneider, the mind behind one of indie-rock's seminal music groups, The Apples in stereo, will be releasing his debut children's music album under the character name Robbert Bobbert. The album, entitled Robbert Bobbert & The Bubble Machine will  include a humorous comic book designed by artist Todd Webb, introducing kids and parents to his inventor/scientist character, Robert Bobbert. "Kids' ears are very tuned in to unusual sounds, so I threw many of my regular instruments out the window in order to come up with a whole new palette of colorful noises,” Schneider explained. “It forces me to be extra creative because you are writing for an extra creative audience."  Schneider tests his tunes with live audiences and his son Max. Launch date: January 20, 2009. 11/14/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

That Baby CD by OYBABY LLC
That Baby CD by OYBABY LLC

Created by Rob and Lisi Wolf, this 14-track, 42-minute album features acoustic version of songs by Neil Diamond, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles and others. The product is made in the United States, using recyclable materials. 11/11/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

World Tales - Live at Bennington College by EASTERN COYOTE RECORDINGS
World Tales - Live at Bennington College by EASTERN COYOTE RECORDINGS

This folk storytelling album features the voices of Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder, with Celtic music from a harp and concertina played between the tales. Tapping into the excitement of ancient storytelling, the narrators represent multiple characters in a range of tones suited to the stories, which are both funny and frightening. Launch date: 1997. 10/30/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Rockers by SCHOOL TIME MUSIC
Alphabet Rockers by SCHOOL TIME MUSIC

With hip-hop, reggae and R&B grooves, the CD gets everyone dancing and singing while counting, spelling and learning. Kids love the high-energy sound and educational messages, and parents will be surprised and engaged by the cool and unconventional songs. The CD has been applauded nationally by parenting publications, teachers and music critics. It received a 2008 Parents' Choice Award and a 2008 National Parenting Publications Award. "Alphabet Rockers provides educational hip-hop to the preK-1st grade market, which is more often saturated with folk and traditional children's music," Kaitlin McGaw, co-owner of School Time Music, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 23, 2007. 10/29/2008 (Price: $14.99)

The Terrible Twos: Jerzy the Giant by POQUITO RECORDS
The Terrible Twos: Jerzy the Giant by POQUITO RECORDS

This energetic album, featuring vocalist and guitarist Matthew Pryor, drummer Bill Belzer, guitarist Dustin Kinsey and bassist Eric McCann, is full of "playground pop" songs that were inspired by Pryor's kids. The family-friendly, 16-track CD includes homegrown themes set to upbeat rhythms and cool melodies. 10/23/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dream Songs Night Songs: From Belgium to Brazil by THE SECRET MOUNTAIN
Dream Songs Night Songs: From Belgium to Brazil by THE SECRET MOUNTAIN

This soothing collection features performers Marco Calliari, Bia, Lynda Thalie, Idrissa Zal Sissokho, Penny Lang, Luc Lopez, Muna Mingole and members of the Canadian folk-pop group Hart-Rouge.  The lullabies come from Brazil, Belgium, Senegal, Israel, Algeria, Germany, Canada and other diverse places. The warm lead vocals and harmonies on each track are supported by musicians playing on more than 30 different instruments. The earth-toned, dreamlike illustrations of the picture book edition and CD packaging reflect both the subject and country of origin of each song. Run time is approximately 40 minutes. Each CD includes printable files with lyrics and illustrations. A colorful, 36-page hardcover picture book with a CD is available separately at an MSRP of $22.95. Launch date: October 21, 2008. 10/6/2008 (Price: $12.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tom Glazer Sings Honk-Hiss-Tweet-GGGGGGGG and Other Favorites by SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS
Tom Glazer Sings Honk-Hiss-Tweet-GGGGGGGG and Other Favorites by SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS

"Tom Glazer Sings Honk-Hiss-Tweet-GGGGGGGG and Other Favorites" is a delightful collection of children's music recorded live from the 1950s to the 1970s. Among the 24 remastered songs are irresistible favorites like "Skip to My Lou," "This Old Man," and "Hush Little Baby," as well as original songs composed by Glazer and unique renditions of folk classics from around the world. With intimate liner notes by John, Peter and Diana Wasserman Glazer, including lyrics to the songs, "Tom Glazer Sings Honk-Hiss-Tweet-GGGGGGGG and Other Favorites" introduces Glazer's legacy to the children of the twenty-first century. Launch date: October 28, 2008. 9/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Loves Salsa by BABY LOVES EVERYTHING LLC
Baby Loves Salsa by BABY LOVES EVERYTHING LLC

Baby Loves Music is proud to announce the release of "Baby Loves Salsa", a CD and colorful book featuring real salsa music by amazing artists under the direction of band leader and singer Jose Condé and produced by Grammy Award winning producer Aaron Levinson of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Baby Loves Salsa family concerts have already taken place this year at Central Park, Miami’s Bicentennial Park and San Francisco ’s Golden Gate Park. The new book and CD feature a fanciful menagerie of characters – “Lalo el Largo," “Chico Chocolate,” “Arsenio Ruff Ruff” and “Celia La Cruz,” among other cleverly drawn Baby Loves Salsa band members, whose voices are actually those of acclaimed musicians and vocalists from various Caribbean countries. From the first track, “Somos la Banda,” to the danceable tunes “Vamos a la Playa” (Let’s Go to the Beach”) and “Mi Familia es la Musica” (“Music is My Family”), the songs will engage everyone in the family with their irresistible melodies and rhythms. Launch date: September 30, 2008. 9/25/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barbie & The Diamond Castle by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT
Barbie & The Diamond Castle by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Featuring the original soundtrack from the movie "Barbie & The Diamond Castle," this 11-track album includes a song called "Connected," performed by Katharine McPhee. There are two bonus tracks, "I Need to Know," from "Barbie as The Island Princess," and "Shine," from "Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses." 9/25/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Strawberry Shortcake: Rockaberry Roll by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT
Strawberry Shortcake: Rockaberry Roll by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Blending country and rock and roll, this 17-track album spotlights Strawberry Shortcake and her band, Strawberry Jam. It includes two songs in Spanish and features tunes "The Gettin' Better Boogie Woogie" and "Fun for Fun's Sake." 9/25/2008 (Price: $9.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Two Flowers by DANIELLE SANSONE
Two Flowers by DANIELLE SANSONE

This album, dubbed a "14-track ode to childhood wonder," blends bluegrass, classical symphonic sounds and Indie charm. In addition to providing the primary vocals, artist Danielle Sansone plays piano and acoustic guitar for this collection of love songs that includes "Bed of Roses," "Whisper" and "There is You." Launch date: 2008. 9/25/2008 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Connie Talbot: Over the Rainbow by RAINBOW RECORDINGS
Connie Talbot: Over the Rainbow by RAINBOW RECORDINGS

Featured as a finalist on "Britain's Got Talent" television show in 2007, 7-year-old Connie Talbot sings songs including "Over the Rainbow," "My Favorite Things," "I Will Always Love You" and "You Raise Me Up" on this 12-track album. Update 10/23/08: Since her fall 2008 debut in the States, Connie is #2 in the Billboard top-100 single sales, #7 on the Billboard National Heatseekers album chart, #8 in the Billboard Kids audio national album chart and an entry in the Indy top 50. Launch date: October 14, 2008. 9/25/2008 (Price: $21.65)

Rappin' Ratz - Ratz in the House CD by RAPPIN' RATZ
Rappin' Ratz - Ratz in the House CD by RAPPIN' RATZ

Ratz in the House features eight original hit songs about reading, writing and math. 9/19/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Christmas Time with Cooley Jaxson's Rappin' Ratz CD by RAPPIN' RATZ
Christmas Time with Cooley Jaxson's Rappin' Ratz CD by RAPPIN' RATZ

Features new spins on 10 popular holiday classics. Includes printed lyrics for easy Sing-Along. 9/19/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

THE SHIVERS: Creepy Songs for Courageous Kids by BRAINY TUNES RECORDS
THE SHIVERS: Creepy Songs for Courageous Kids by BRAINY TUNES RECORDS

This album's Halloween-themed tracks include "Haunting School," "The Brat Machine," "Ghost Story," "Fear of Little Men," "The Long and Curious Saga of Dr. Trulaine," "The Boogerman," "Has Anybody Heard About the Blob?" "In the Dark" and more. Launch date: 2009. 8/28/2008

Brain Boogie Boosters by THE LEARNING STATION
Brain Boogie Boosters by THE LEARNING STATION

This 19-track album is specially created to get kids moving while also aiding the learning process. It features original music by Don and Laurie Monopoli of the Learning Station, both of whom collaborated with Dr. Becky Bailey of Loving Guidance Inc. on the lyrics. Stop-and-go activities boost attention spans, songs for breathing and stretching help relieve stress, and "connecting songs" improve impulse control skills. Tracks include "Itsy Ditsy Spider," "Boogie Rock," "Watch Me Listen" and "It's a Marvelous Day." "Music and movement is part of every young child's life. Why not make those movements into brain-boosting experiences that help those little brains grow?" asked Laurie Monopoli, educational coordinator for The Learning Station. This CD received a 2008 CD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine, as well as a 2008 Directors' Choice Award. It was also named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products and 10 Best Audio-Video Products for 2008. The album is available on the company's website in both CD and downloadable formats. Both include a 20-page booklet with lyrics, movements and brain-boosting activities. Launch date: May 15, 2008. 8/28/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Canta Conmigo" / "Sing With Me" CD Vol. 5 - Mariachi Music for Kids by Juanita Ulloa by ULLOA PRODUCTIONS

Award winning singer/songwriter and author of the "Canta Conmigo" series, Juanita Ulloa sings her specialty, mariachi, in this original mariachi CD for kids. She joins forces with the youth mariachi band at Texas State University, where she currently serves on the music faculty, plus producer/performer John Lopez, director of the multicultural music department, and arranger/performer Juan Ortiz, director of mariachi "Campanas de America." Launch date: February 2009. 8/27/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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