May 2008 New Toys — Audio & CD

Dream Time by BRAINY TUNES RECORDS

"DREAM TIME" is the brand-new CD from Brainy Tunes, first released in December 2007, now re-released in March 2008 with four new songs! It features a total of eleven songs runs for over forty minutes. Click on the titles below to read the lyrics and sample the songs! 5/29/2008 (Price: $12)

What Is It ? Musical Math & Science by RE-BOP RECORDS

Drawing inspiration from children's picture books, What Is It? Musical Math & Science introduces children to the building blocks of math and science through lively story-songs. The unique recording demonstrates that these little books can provide a multidimensional and powerful learning experience. Winner of Dr. Toy’s Best Children’s Vacation Product 2004, Parents’ Choice Approved Award among others. 5/29/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Funny 50s And Silly 60s by RE-BOP RECORDS

The Re-Bops round up their silliest singing friends to bring you a Kool Kiddies Hit Parade of the 50s and 60s most peculiar personalities — The Purple People Eater, Surfin' Bird, The Witch Doctor and Wooly Bully, just to name a few! 5/29/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Even Kids Get The Blues by RE-BOP RECORDS

These 16 original songs have kids’ concerns directly at heart, and like many blues classics, sometimes they’ll make you want to cry, dance, be quietly alone, or just laugh out loud! The Re-Bops’ Even Kids Get The Blues is designed to introduce children to this dynamic music genre, and to demonstrate that expressing their own real-life feelings and experiences through the blues is nothing short of empowering. Winner of 2004 Nappa and Parents' Choice Awards. 5/29/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Love Toy Trains - The Music! by BLUE VISION MUSIC LLC

Released specially for the fans of the “I Love Toy Trains” video series, acclaimed family recording artist James Coffey steams out of the station again with his latest collection of railroad songs. Based on the soundtrack tunes he created for this popular video series, Coffey includes 32 previously unreleased songs relating to the magic and wonder of locomotives. 5/20/2008 (Price: $14.95)

Come Ride Along With Me by BLUE VISION MUSIC LLC

James Coffey's "Come Ride Along With Me" features great songs about fun, toys, trains and travel. Many of these songs are featured on the "I Love Toy Trains" video series. Critics, parents and kids agree this award-winning CD of train songs is musical fun for the whole family with imaginative lyrics and funky, jazzy, pop and folk tunes. 5/20/2008 (Price: $12.95)

Animal Groove by BLUE VISION MUSIC LLC

Kids will go WILD over Animal Groove from award-winning children's songwriter James Coffey who take kids on an imaginative fun-filled journey through the animal kingdom. Kids will hop like kangaroos swing like the monkeys swing, and soar like eagles with his diverse musical style. Tap your toes to the Cajun style "Critter Jambalaya" or dance along to the "Jellyfish Jump." Sing-along with some old favorites like "The Bunny Hop" or a very funky "BINGO." 5/20/2008 (Price: $14.95)

Stardust lullaby CD collection by AUDIBLE CHOCOLATE PRODUCTIONS

Multiple award-winning 2-disc lullaby collection for all ages features lilting vocals and authentic instrumentation performed by symphony and jazz players. With over 2½ hours of relaxing music, a 24-page booklet and additional instrumental tracks to help parents sing to and with their children, Stardust is being heralded by many reviewers as one of the best lullaby collections available.Winner of an "iParenting Media Award," a 2008 "Parents' Choice" Award, a Creative Child's "Preferred Choice Award," and more." 5/19/2008 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Tree by FRANCES ENGLAND

Frances England’s second CD blends folk, indie and old time sounds to explore themes of family life, animals, friendship and empowerment. The record consists of 16 family-friendly tracks. Launch date: May 2008. 5/13/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SoundSleep™ for Babies CD Featuring the WombEffect™ by SoundScience

SoundSleep for Babies™ is a scientifically composed audio soundtrack, using actual womb recordings, digitally enhanced using a patent-pending process to replicate the sound underwater (as the baby experienced it in his/her prenatal world).

With it’s exceptional accuracy, SoundSleep allows babies to instantly recognize the sound of their former cozy and peaceful home, reminding them that they are SAFE. With this method, their fears are quickly calmed, and they can stop crying - often on the spot - and then fall asleep naturally. 5/2/2008 (Price: $24.95)

Feel the Beat by KIMBO EDUCATIONAL

The CD encourages kids to stay active, using a diverse selection of original "club" type music.
“The music is very cool and the exercises are challenging and fun!” Kimbo Educational Sales and Marketing Director Elaine Murphy told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2008. 4/28/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Swing, Dance and Sing" DVD with Bonus CD Sampler by THE SWINGSET MAMAS

This DVD contains a collection of favorite Swingset Mamas songs brought to life by imaginative sets, costumed characters, whimsical animation and graphics, and 35 real-life kids who extend the fun for children at home. From getting dressed yourself to being awed by nature's smallest creatures, the songs celebrate the daily rhythms and wonders of growing up. Genres range from folk-rock-blues to calypso, hip-hop and zydeco. “The Swingset Mamas blend terrific musicianship and heartfelt parenting tips with their signature style ranging from rock to reggae. The Mamas infuse their playful, inspiring tunes with their own mom-tested wisdom — providing musical strategies to making everyday activities fun,” Marlowe Bechmann of the Swingset Mamas told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award and a 2008 iParenting Media Award for Best Home Video/DVD Product. Launch date: January 8, 2008. 4/21/2008 (Price: $12.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Special Kind of Day CD by BIG TRUCK MUSIC LLC

The collection of thirteen original songs covers all the seasons of the year. The record also encourages families to find what’s special in every day, whether it be a birthday, a holiday or a Wednesday. “The album is real music for kids who are too old for toddler tunes, but not quite ready for main stream pop music,” Rebecca Frezza, of Big Truck Music LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 8, 2008. 3/27/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pop Go the Wiggles! Nursery Rhymes and Songs by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

This 36-track album contains well-known nursery rhymes such as “Hickory Dickory Dock” and “Jack and Jill” recorded by the Wiggles’ Sam, Murray, Jeff and Anthony. Launch date: March 18, 2008. 3/26/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Kenny Loggins, the Fugees, Jimmy Buffett, Celine Dion and other musical sensations join the Sesame Street Muppets in this 11-track collection of songs. 3/26/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street: Sing the Alphabet by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

On the album, Ernie, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Grover and other Sesame Street friends cover all the letters of the alphabet in 26 letter-inspired songs plus a real tongue twister, “ABC-DEF-GHI.” Launch date: March 4, 2008. 3/26/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Children can listen to the songs they know best on this 15-track album that includes “Old MacDonald,” “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt” and “Oh Suzanna.” Launch date: March 4, 2008. 3/26/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street: Platinum All-Time Favorites by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Featuring all-original lyrics, this 20-track CD produced by Ed Mitchell and Christopher Cert features the songs “Rubber Duckie,” “The People in Your Neighborhood,” “The Monster in the Mirror,” and “I Love Trash.” Launch date: March 4, 2008. 3/26/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dog Party Fun Pack by ANIMAL WOW ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Designed to instill in children positive values and pet safety tips to last a lifetime, this set includes Stately and Remix plush toys, Animal Wow’s award-winning DVD, a music CD and the “Dog Party Fun Book.” 3/26/2008 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HealthRock® Lullabies For Kids of All Ages by HEALTHROCK LLC

Each original soothing and melodic track is intended to help children relax and fall asleep. “The music was created by an award winning physician/musician and the order of the songs [was] chosen to optimize relaxation” HealthRock LLC Creator and Producer Machelle Seibel, MD told TDmonthly. This product won a 2008 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: October 1, 2007. 3/25/2008 (Price: $16.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HealthRock® Kid's Edition by HEALTHROCK LLC

Original fun music with a health message. Award winning physician sings about nut allergies to wearing a helmet, from dealing with bed wetting to eating healthy. A delight for kids, parents, caretakers and teachers. Listen, laugh and learn. Recommended if you like Sesame Street, Raffi, Schoolhouse Rock. 3/25/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HealthRock® Preschool Edition by HEALTHROCK LLC

Songs about potty training to hand washing, from dealing with monsters under the bed to eating healthy. A delight for kids, parents, caretakers and teachers. Listen, laugh and learn. Recommended if you like Sesame Street, Raffi, Schoolhouse Rock. 3/25/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stitched-Together Classics Music CD by PADDYWHACK LANE LLC

A collection of over 30 children's melodies, woven together into 15 energetic arrangements sure to keep your little ones dancing for hours! From Jazz to Swing and Cajun to Bluegrass, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Includes songs such as The Farmer in the Dell & Old MacDonald, The Wheels on the Bus & Camptown Races, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean & Blow the Man Down, There Was An Old Lady & Shoo Fly, Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? & I'm a Little Teapot, and Pop Goes the Weasel & Itsy Bitsy Spider. 3/18/2008 (Price: $12.99)

African Dreamland by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Featuring artists Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Chiwoniso, Samite and others, this 11-track album blends vocal and instrumental talent in gentle African songs. A portion of profits will be given to non-profit NextAid, which works to help African children with the many challenges they face. Launch date: April 29, 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could by BUMBLIN´ BEE RECORDS

Featuring acoustic arrangements, R&B influence and optimistic tunes that bring back the feel of the ‘70s, this 12-track album includes the songs “Road Trip,” “Your Smile” and “Good Night, Daisy.” Launch date: March 4, 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $15.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]