Title: Bon Appetit Ages: 4 and up Manufacturer: Rounder Kids (ToyShow)
Review: A countrified collection promoting good eating
habits, this CD was produced with funds from the Micronutrient Initiative,
a non-profit organization specializing in addressing micronutrient malnutrition.
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have concocted a catchy treatise on health with
lots of sing-along cuts and good eating advice built into the lyrics. Awards
include: Parent's Choice, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio and the American Library
Association.
Title: El Elefante Ages: 4 and up Manufacturer: Baby Music Boom/Liquid 8 Records (ToyShow)
Review: Ben Sidran, a musician and composer on the scene
since the mid-1960s, has teamed up with his son Leo to create a tasty CD
with a loose focus on funny stories, dances, animals and the joys of life.
There are also three cuts primarily in Spanish. Deft musical quotations
from the Beatles, James Brown and other artists are laced into the arrangements.
Title: Keeping the Beat Ages: Infant and up Manufacturer: GIA Publications (ToyShow)
Review: This curiously titled collection of 36 classical
music selections is designed to give children exposure to giants such as
Bach, Handel and Beethoven, with short selections presented in historical
order. The accompanying booklet contains some movement suggestions to enhance
baby's involvement in listening and moving to music.
Title: Down At The Zoo Ages: 4 and up Manufacturer: Shrub Music/Trace Elements (ToyShow)
Review: A jumping mix of Cajun, New Orleans, Funk, Samba,
Tex-Mex and Western Swing styles makes this tribute to the zoo equally appealing
to kids and adults. Authentic arrangements are executed with authority by
George Carver and Malcolm "Papa Mali" Welbourne and their excellent
band. This is a CD full of great stories you'll look forward to hearing
again.
Writer's Bio: Scott Ferguson is a writer,
composer and family man. Since graduating from Oberlin College, Scott has
seen his music in films and commercials, won awards for his copywriting/composing
for various advertising clients and received a Grammy-nomination for his
music production of Robben Ford’s “Talk To Your Daughter” album for Warner
Bros. Records.
