TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Audio & CD Product Category

Moving to Math by KIMBO EDUCATIONAL

Music makes learning more fun and memorable. The CD, by Pam Schiller, Ph.D., features over 45 minutes of easy-to-sing, skill-sequenced action songs. Each song builds upon the other, teaching and reinforcing math basics and math readiness in songs such as “3 Bears Rap,” “The Numeral Dance,” “Hickory Dickory Count” and “Circle 'Round the Zero.” 8/15/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lullabies for Sleepy Eyes by ROCK ME BABY RECORDS

This record offers 16 folk renditions of lullabies from Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Yiddish, French and Australian traditions, among others. Vocalist Susie Tallman lends a peaceful voice to create gentle, clear and textured music that will link parents and children in the extraordinary way that only a lullaby can. "Rock Me Baby Records creates quality music that enriches children at each stage of their childhood development," Rock Me Baby Records Vice President Amy Steadman told TDmonthly. This product is a 2008 iParenting Media Award winner. Launch date: October 31, 2000. 8/15/2007 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classical Baby by ROCK ME BABY RECORDS

The record introduces soothing, melodic versions of pieces by some of the world’s most famous classical composers, including Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Dvorak and Brahms. The versions by Susie Tallman and Kathleen Clawson expose children and parents to various languages (German, French, Italian, Latin, Czech and Limburgish) and instrumentations (string quartet, piano, harp, choir and organ). This product is a winner of the iParenting and Parents’ Choice Awards. Launch date: October 18, 2005. 8/13/2007 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lullaby Themes for Sleepy Dreams by ROCK ME BABY RECORDS

The 18-track CD is a diverse collection of songs designed to lull even the fussiest baby into a peaceful sleep. Lullaby Themes is composed of lilting, folk renditions of traditional and non-traditional lullabies, and features the soprano voice of Susie Tallman accompanied by soft acoustic guitar and piano. This record is a winner of the Parents' Choice Gold Award. Launch date: April 1, 1999. 8/13/2007 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Nursery Rhymes by ROCK ME BABY RECORDS

Kids will sing, clap and dance along to the 37 tracks on this album. Susie Tallman and friends invite kids to sing along to the upbeat, rhythmic, harmonious, sometimes silly and always beautiful nursery rhymes. A jazz version of “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and a rap version of “Hickory Dickory Dock” are just two examples of the twists placed on each nursery rhyme. This record is a winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum and Gold Awards, Parents' Choice Approved Award and Child Magazine's Best Picks of 2002. Launch date: March 26, 2002. 8/13/2007 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marvel Personalized Music CD by KIDS JUKE BOX

This personalized CD will be a keepsake forever. It has the child’s name sung into the lyrics more than 40 times, with his or her favorite characters from Marvel Heroes™. It’s the perfect gift for any occasion; just watch a child’s face light up as they sing along. “Each one of our CDs has more than 4,000 names available in any spelling on one single CD. We leave the guessing game out of selling personalized products. The customers take the CD home, choose the name they want to have on the CD and minutes later, the CD is finished. No special equipment [is] needed by the retailer,” Brian Davis of Kids’ Juke Box told TDmonthly. 8/7/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beaser the Bear's Rocky Mountain Christmas by ANIMALATIONS

Beaser the Bear's cubs learn to feel the joy of Christmas by giving their extra stuff to other cubs. While they grow their hearts by sharing, the cubs do something extra that surprises Beaser and fills their den with love on Christmas night. Grow your heart by sharing with others. 8/2/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Riley the Rhinoceros by ANIMALATIONS

Riley the Rhinoceros gives rides to baby animals but he can't give rides to all the animals, because that would be pre-pos-ter-ous. Children will giggle as they imagine Riley giving rides to a giraffe, a python, and other jungle animals. Musical CD sings the words in the text of book. 8/2/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Rickity and Snickity at the Balloon Fiesta by ANIMALATIONS

In this book written by Patricia Derrick and illustrated by J-P Loppo Martinez, two Rocky Mountain cubs sneak a ride in a hot air balloon and dream about taking another ride the next year. The book comes with a CD that follows the story, and it also includes a musical score, teacher-parent activities and science notes on bears. The product is designed to support the three R’s before reading: rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Launch date: February 2007. 8/2/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Mr. Walrus and the Old School Bus by ANIMALATIONS

Mr. Walrus drives friends around town in the old school bus. They make exciting stops, but, they must hurry and not be late for their 5 o' clock date. The musical CD sings the words in the text to an original "toe tapping" beat. 8/2/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Professor Pocket™ Our Silly Farm Adventure CD by PROFESSOR POCKET LLC

This CD makes learning Spanish hip and fun. Professor Pocket, whose pocket is always full of surprises, takes children on a magical adventure to a farm where pigs drive tractors and horses fly. She and her bilingual friends, Desi the Dinosaur and Chico the Chicken, entertain children with silly conversation and catchy songs. “Professor Pocket's innovative approach to language learning … sets us apart from other companies. The way we have combined the English and Spanish allows any child and their parents to follow along with our funny, engaging dialogue and catchy songs,” Co-founder Paula Jorge Guglielmino of Professor Pocket told TDmonthly. This album received a 2007 Dr. Toy Best Products Award. Launch date: February 20, 2007. 7/26/2007 (Price: $15.95)

Sea Tunes For Kids by FUN TUNES FOR KIDS

Sea Tunes For Kids contains 12 fun and educational songs about many types of sea animals. These include Walrus, Whales, Porpoises, Sea Otters, Lobsters, Horseshoe Crabs, Seahorses, Squid and more! Written and performed by Brent Holmes and produced by Emmy nominee Dave Hoffner, this CD contains some of the silliest and some of the prettiest children’s songs ever recorded. 7/26/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bear Tunes For Kids by FUN TUNES FOR KIDS

Bear Tunes For Kids features the fine vocals of Bernie the Bear and Brent Holmes. The only CD ever produced all about bears, the songs help children learn about counting, multiples, forest animals, and, of course, bears. 7/26/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moose Tunes For Kids by FUN TUNES FOR KIDS

Moose Tunes For Kids features some of the silliest songs you’ll ever hear. These include "I’m A Moose With A Cowlick", "A Moose In A Treehouse" and "I’m A Moose And I Love My Lips" Marty the Moose makes his recording debut on this CD. 7/26/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cow Tunes For Kids by FUN TUNES FOR KIDS

Cow Tunes For Kids is both fun and educational. It features 12 great songs, followed by two spoken tracks: "Fun Facts About Cows" and "The History of Ice Cream". This CD includes the all time favorite "Welcome To Bermooda" along with other very punny songs. 7/25/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kids Dance Party by GREEN HILL PRODUCTIONS

The Party Cats perform both classic party songs and recent hits from the movies, such as “I Like To Move It” from the movie “Madagascar.” “What sets us apart from the competition is our song selections, professional digitally-mastered sound quality, attention-getting packaging and unique extras such as fun party games,” Tod Ellsworth, director of product development at Green Hill Productions, told TDmonthly. 7/25/2007 (Price: $13.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Silly Car Songs by GREEN HILL PRODUCTIONS

The Tree House Kids sing 15 silly songs that encourage the whole family to sing together in the car. The record also includes silly car games for on the road fun. “All of our products are contained in environmentally-friendly consumer packaging,” Tod Ellsworth, director of product development at Green Hill Productions, told TDmonthly. 7/25/2007 (Price: $13.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mae Robertson – Dream: Lullabies and Lovesongs by LYRIC PARTNERS

Part of the Lullabies and Lovesongs collection, folk music vocalist Mae Robertson reinterprets several pop masterpieces, including Paul Simon’s “St. Judy’s Comet,” Tom Waits’ “Midnight Lullaby” and Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young.” Robertson’s previous Lullaby & Lovesongs CDs have already won international acclaim and national awards. Launch date: August 2007. 7/25/2007 (Price: $15.00)

Armstrong & Aichele - World Tales Volume II by UNU MONDO PRODUCTIONS

Award-winning storytellers and musicians Randy Armstrong and Genevieve Aichele introduce listeners to music from Ireland, Mexico, Japan and West Africa. Groove to the rhythms of La Hormiguita (“The Little Ant”) or Kplanlogo, traditional drumming from Ghana. Armstrong and Aichele couple traditional instruments from all over the globe with engaging narration to help introduce children to different cultures. Launch date: August 2007. 7/25/2007 (Price: $12.97)

Wisdom's Journey to Abundance CD by TOUCHED BY A HORSE

Touched by a Horse has created a unique and effective way to create and discover areas of new abundance in your life. With regular use of this CD, the listener will hold more awareness of areas already filled with abundance and ways to develop and focus upon new streams of prosperity that are awaiting discovery. 7/24/2007 (Price: $15.95)

Wisdom's Journey to the Chakras CD by TOUCHED BY A HORSE

A Tool for Balancing Your Chakra Energy. Touched By A Horse has created a unique and simple tool for you to discover, cleanse and balance your 7 energy power-centers called the Chakras. 7/19/2007 (Price: $15.95)

Wisdom's Journey to Your Personal Future CD by TOUCHED BY A HORSE

A Daily Tool for Manifesting Your Future. Touched By A Horse has created a unique and simple way for you to create and discover your magnificent future. 7/19/2007 (Price: $15.95)

The Blankies: Action by POWER ARTS COMPANY, INC.

The Blankies are a cartoon band with engaging songs for every mood. Part of the Blankies series, Action teaches children about learning, exercise and life skill lessons. With four great singers and a mix of styles, there's something for everyone. The Blankies series also includes “Learn” and “Peace.” “Fill-in-the-blank style lyrics give listeners a chance to deduce answers and also build listening and recall skills,” Chris Bihuniak, at Power Arts Company, Inc., told TDmonthly. “The lyrics promote kindness, friendship, global citizenship and positive self-esteem.” This product is a Spring 2007 Dr. Toy Best Products Award winner. Launch date: April 2007. 7/19/2007 (Price: $12.99)

Smart Beats – Educational Hip Hop Songs For Kids by BINGO RECORDS

Smart Beats is a fun collection of melodic, gentle, imaginative and innovative songs about recycling, dinosaurs, coloring, geography, play time and more. Josh Nadel, along with some of the best musicians from R&B and hip-hop, mixes intelligent songwriting with rap and hip-hop beats to create a truly unique record. This product is a Parents’ Choice Foundation Award winner. Launch date: May 2007. 7/19/2007 (Price: $11.99)

Witty Bit World® Music Collection by WITTY BIT WORLD INC.

1 CD including the letter character story songs with phonics jingles, alphabet train song, health songs, and other Witty Bit favorites that your little ones will love to listen and dance to over and over! Perfect for car trips or just about any time for fun educational listening. Letter fold out included so little ones can see their favorite Witty Bit Characters while enjoying the musical stories. 7/2/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]