Help your child learn how to recognize, avoid or escape dangerous situations with the fun and friendly musical lessons of seven characters — all members of the Kidini Team. The Lesson & Song CD contains the stories and lessons of all seven characters. Each story and lesson is followed by a song for reinforcement. The Double CD Set also includes a 12-page booklet with the words to each of the songs.
— From focus groups, “we found out that the parents like it because it gives [them] a means to talk to their children,” Kidini President Tom Stopyra told TDmonthly. And, "the songs themselves, with the reinforcing lyrics, get the children involved.”

Walt Disney Records proudly introduces a CD Read-Along based on the hit film "The Little Mermaid." This magical underwater adventure features a 32-page storybook; multimedia CD that plays in both stereos and computers; bonus audio cassette; and a carry-along case that holds it all. Other exciting features include favorite character voices and vivid sound effects, and word-for-word narration to help build vocabulary and encourage independent reading.

This Spanish-language edition of “Juanita the Spanish Lobster” features a rude, overbearing lady lobster who wants to go to the land. The London Philharmonic Orchestra, with conductor Stephen Simon and narrator Rosi Amador, brings out the story's themes of hubris, dreams and determination. It is translated by the renowned author/children's book translator Yanitzia Canetti, and features British composer David Haslam’s passionate flamenco and bel canto opera music. It’s “the first Spanish-language CD to introduce children to classical music. It’s fun, it’s lively, it’s very Latin,” Bonnie Ward Simon, president and executive producer of Magic Maestro Music, told TDmonthly. This product received a spring 2007 Parents' Choice Silver award. Launch date: February 2007.

This Parents’ Choice Silver award-winning release features narration and music telling the tale of the mighty wizard and his hapless assistant, Fritz. Additional tracks provide information about the composition, composer, story and music. The package includes a full-color program book with more information. “It is the only narrated full-length version [of] this great orchestral work made famous by Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in ‘Fantasia,’” Bonnie Ward Simon, president and executive producer of Magic Maestro Music, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2006.

Celebrating children at play, this rocking album features songs about making-believe (“Pirates” and “Superhero”) and sports (“Baseball” and “Bowling”), as well as impressionistic tunes (“Plant a Garden” and “Magic Ride”). The band is led by singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl, whose videos appear on PBS KIDS and NOGGIN. The CD includes three bonus tracks written for the new season of Discovery Kids’ “ToddWorld.” “Milkshake creates kids' music that’s as magical as childhood itself, but packaged in a sophisticated pop-rock style that parents and older siblings will love, too,” Miles at Milkshake Music told TDmonthly. This product received a spring 2007 Parents' Choice Recommended seal. Launch date: November 2006.

This 14-track CD, featuring Ira Marlowe, includes family-friendly melodic tales about a family that encounters a Triceratops while toy-shopping, an alien who must return to a planet where everything is in black-and-white, and much more. A 20-page illustrated lyric booklet accompanies the songs. The textured, dynamic arrangements prompt kids to get moving and participate creatively while the narrative, visual imagery in the songs engages imaginations. “These music-videos-without-the-video help build young minds…. Our philosophy is to challenge kids, deliberately including information just enough over-their-heads to trigger questions and curiosity,” Marlowe, creative director and producer at Brainy Tunes Records, told TDmonthly. This product is a winner of the Parents' Choice Award and the 2006 Mr. Dad Seal of Approval Award. Launch date: December 3, 2006.

This collection of favorite Beatles hits is presented in a colorful storybook package, perfect for parent-child together time. It features Marshall Crenshaw, Rachael Yamagata, Steve Conte and the New York Dolls, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, and The Bangles singing with the inviting voices of children. The product is “packaged with a colorful illustrated board book for easy read and sing-along fun,” Beth Blenz-Clucas of Sugar Mountain PR told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2007.

Gather 3-4 friends and connect your MP3 players (sold separately) and music to iGAMEz. Secretly select a song and have your friends guess to gain points. iGAMEz comes in a number of  variations.

From the bayou to the ocean, kids will have a whale of a good time with this CD from multi-award winning children’s musician Johnette Downing. The album is dedicated to the marine animals at New Orleans’ Aquarium of the Americas who perished in Hurricane Katrina, and their caretakers. It’s an “example of how music can be used to present lessons on zoology and ecology in a memorable, engaging way…packaged in songs that are musically satisfying enough to hold up magnificently under repeated adult listening,” Elizabeth Waldman Frazier of Waldmania! told TDmonthly. A minimum order of five is required. Launch date: February 13, 2007.

This album joins the “Music for Aardvarks” collection, designed to reflect and celebrate the lives of children growing up in urban environments as well as themes universal to all children. With blues, jazz and rock influences and songs such as “Miami Grammy” and “Bagel,” David Weinstone brings authentic childhood experiences to life with sophistication, intelligence and musical excellence. “Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals was born as a love child of punk and preschool…and has been hailed by artists from Philip Glass to Sonic Youth,” Elizabeth Waldman Frazier of Waldmania! told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 16, 2007.

Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta TWINKLE contains 12 songs written especially for toddlers. Award-winning songwriter Katherine Dines has created songs with catchy lyrics, easy-to-sing melodies and rhythms. This product received 2007 iParenting Media and iParenting Media "Hot" awards.

This CD teaches the multiplication facts from zero through 12. Ah-Choo uses catchy choruses, R&B vocalists and captivating hip-hop music. Songs include “That’s My Six” and “Yeehaw.” “'Multiplication Hip-Hop' is an ideal product because most elementary students have problems learning the multiplication facts. This CD is currently the No. 1 Hip-Hop Multiplication CD on the market,” Ronald Speed-Bey Jr., vice president of Sing 2 School Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2001.

“You Can Tell a Boy by His Smell,” claims award-winning songwriter Thaddeus Rex. Or at least he sings it. On his new children’s CD, “We Wanna Rock: Non-Fiction & Nonsense From the Heartland,” Rex has “A Song for the Girls,” too, as well as genderless tunes such as “I Stepped in Dog Doo.” Hailed “part Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss” (Washington Post), Rex gets kids excited about reading with highly interactive acoustic rock concerts, utilizing songs inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," "Captain Underpants," non-fiction experiences and more. Launch date: 2006.

This indie-rock album featuring Frances England's distinctive voice is a unique and clever option for preschool listeners. Compared to Norah Jones, Sarah McLaughlin and Liz Phair, England's sound and sophisticated songwriting have been garnering critical acclaim from music critics, parents and children alike. It is the sole winner of the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award in the audio category. Launch date: 2006.

This soundtrack features music from the computer-animated film “Flushed Away” from DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Features. It includes a selection of instantly recognizable classics from the ‘60s up to the present, as well as key original score elements and character cues from the film. Alison Tarnofsky, publicity director for Astralwerks, told TDmonthly the “soundtrack has music that both parents and kids can enjoy together.” Launch date: October 31, 2006.

Award-winning children’s entertainer Ah-Choo uses catchy choruses with melodic Hip-Hop music to teach the letter sounds, the short vowel sounds and the long vowel sounds. This CD was named one of the 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy and has been approved by the Parents' Choice Foundation. “Ah-Choo is the premiere children's Hip-Hop entertainer who produces both family music and educational songs,” Ronald Speed-Bey Jr., vice president of Sing 2 School Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2006.

The Toilet Buddies are at it again, this time with their first full-length CD featuring original toilet learning songs fused with exciting dance rhythms including rock and roll, reggae, country, instrumental and more. With live performances at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas, T.O. Kids Show in Canada, British Toy Fair in the United Kingdom, and the American Baby Fair in New Jersey, the Toilet Buddies CD is a must have for any family considering toilet training their children at an early age. Launch date: November 11, 2006.

Brainy Baby offers six outstanding CD collections. "Sleepy Baby," "Playful Baby," "Cheerful Baby" and "Peaceful Baby" are a compilation of instrumental melodies with a variety of tempos for the many facets of baby’s day. "Classical Tunes" and "Sing-Along Songs" are enjoyable collections of music taken from the Brainy Baby DVDs, along with some brand new originals.

Families can celebrate the holidays with this 35-minute CD featuring Jim Cosgrove and the Hiccups in an eclectic mix of upbeat, clever originals and beloved holiday classics. The album blends Cosgrove's soothing voice and playfulness with the beauty and strength of the Kansas City Children's Chorus. “Mr. Stinky Feet's Christmas introduces original danceable holiday music combined with some of the most-loved kids' classics. It has songs you won't hear anywhere else,” Jeni Cosgrove of Hiccup Productions Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 31, 2006.

This CD will make bath time and bedtime fun for children as they sing along with "Sir Washalot" and "Lady Elizabeth," and meet "Sydney Scrubbins" and "Merry Maidens.” This item was named one of the Top 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy. The creator of TippyToeToons, Geoff Koch, told TDmonthly that “TippyToeToons CDs are the only CDs designed to entertain and move a child through their entire nighttime routine….reinforcing a consistent routine while providing plenty of giggles through great characters and catchy songs that will make parents smile.” Launch date: June 2006.

David Grover teams up with Terry a La Berry  & Kathy Jo to turn out 14 tuneful melodies. Songs include “Mashed Potatoes” and “Midnight March of the Dinosaurs.” Reissue launch date: 2006.

This album from David Grover and The Big Bear Band is lovingly dedicated to boys, girls, men and women with Down’s syndrome. Songs include “The Hello Song,” “Dog Named Blue” and “Long Live Love.” Reissue launch date: 2006.

David Grover and The Big Bear Band cover some of their favorite folk and children’s songs, creating perfect sing-along, hand-clapping moments. Grover has garnered 12 awards just since 2003, including Emmy and Grammy nominations and top awards from Parents’ Choice. Tunes include “Froggy Went a-Courtin’” and “Golden Slippers.” Launch date: October 3, 2006.

Children join Mr. I, Susan and the MATHeMANIACS on a MATHeMAGICAL trip with this 64-minute audio CD. They meet historical characters and discover how math is everywhere — in music, science, nature, art and architecture. Great music and the Googols’ universal powers help kids build a math force. The CD features 11 songs and dialogue, entertaining characters, multiple lessons, historical facts and cool ideas for practicing math. It was nominated in the Canadian Independent Music Awards for Canada's Favourite Children's Artist. Susan Jarema at Googol Learning told TDmonthly that “parents love our products because their kids are learning without even knowing it. We use a combination of music, stories and interesting characters to make learning math exciting for families.” Launch date: October 2006.