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

National Parks Trivia Hands Free Car Games by 43 DEGREES NORTH

National Parks Trivia is a game for your car stereo or portable CD player that tests you on your knowledge about America's national parks. Three choices are given for each answer, but players get extra points for answering before hearing all of the choices. All the trivia questions have a music background for a pleasant listening experience. Kids can play it by themselves, at a party or on the next long family outing. The manufacturer said that this product fits well into the specialty market because the CDs can be modified to reflect region. They can add feature sections to our trivia games with an additional trivia track of 8 to 10 questions that are specific to the location of the retailer. For example, feature sections can be added to the existing National Parks CD to help market some of the smaller national parks. The cover of the jewel case would highlight the feature section in that game. Also available are College Football Hall of Fame, Civil War, Travel the USA, US History and educational versions K-5. 12/15/2005 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Bingo Kids Sing Beatles Hits For Kids by BINGO RECORDS

Bingo Records takes classic and time-tested songs that adults know and love, and remakes them in a totally kid-friendly way. This is a magical CD for kids to enjoy together with their parents and other grown-ups. This CD contains 15 all new recordings of great Beatles songs authentically re-created, but with children performing the vocal arrangements. All of the songs are appropriate for all ages. The musical production is of the highest quality. This CD has received rave reviews from kids, parents, educators and music industry professionals, as well as two 2005 Children’s Music Web Awards for best CD of the year. This is the first release in a new series of CDs designed for kids who love singing and listening to the voices of other children, and also for adults, so they don’t have to hear the same old kiddie songs over and over again. 12/14/2005 (Price: $14.99)

Wai Lana's Little Yogis™ Fun Songs CD & Lyrics Book by WAI LANA

Wai Lana's latest fun-filled music fest will have the whole family singing, dancing, humming, and tapping! Unlike anything ever heard before, this inspiring album unites Wai Lana with some of the world's finest musicians to bring 12 catchy, feel-good songs that are educational, inspirational and fun for young, old, and everyone in between. Fun Songs comes with a cartoon songbook filled with favorite funny characters and complete song lyrics.  ( Watch Video) 12/14/2005 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Courtney Campbell/Mustard Pancakes by MUSTARD PANCAKES PRODUCTIONS INC.

Aimed at children 3-6, the TV show MUSTARD PANCAKES celebrates the joy of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters. Courtney Campbell, host of the live action, music-driven children’s show, performs the original Mustard Pancakes songs, which include "Mustard Pancakes," "We Are All Together," "Oogleberry Ink Dog," "The Camel With A Runny Nose," "See How the Garden Grows" and "Red Raincoat." 12/9/2005

Reggae Playground by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Reggae Playground presents renowned artists from reggae’s birthplace of Jamaica. Judy Mowatt, a former backing vocalist for Bob Marley and a respected solo artist, invites listeners to get moving with her rousing “Let’s Dance.” Children hear about the importance of respecting each others’ differences and the need to work together in Rita Marley’s classic anthem, “Harambe.” The Jamaican reggae arrangements of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by the legendary Toots & the Maytals and the Burning Souls’ rendition of “Here Comes the Sun” demonstrate the adaptability of this infectious beat to almost any tune.
— Pat Selby, owner of Calico Cats LLC in West Bainbridge Island, Wash., “Just ran out. We’ll be ordering more Putumayo Kids.”
— Donald Roland, owner of Dot’s in Montreal likes all the Putumayo Kids disks: “Folk Playground is coming out in May, and the Reggae is on in the store all the time.”
— “Reggae music has a great beat that kids love, so everyone was pleased to see a new album of reggae music created for children to enjoy along with their parents!” said Shana Kirsch, manager of Western Region of Putumayo Kids & Education. 12/9/2005 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Caribbean by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Turn on the radio and there's a good chance that you'll find sounds of the Caribbean permeating the airwaves. From reggaeton and dancehall to soca and salsa, its influence is everywhere. Caribbean music is steeped in African traditions, incorporates European and Latin American sounds, and satisfies virtually any listener. The Caribbean, ready for release in January 2006, delves into the roots of the music, its present and its future. 12/9/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Red Wagon by TIMMY ABELL

A true contemporary troubadour, Timmy Abell weaves, with a master's touch, his unique gifts as a storyteller into each musical phrase. Eight Abell originals are featured on "Little Red Wagon," including the title tune, in which Timmy Abell enters into each verse with the boundless joy of meeting an old friend. Other highlights include the profound "Like Love," the unbridled optimism of "Peace Will Dawn," the purity of the hammered dulcimer in "Rounded Glass Jig" (composed for Timmy's three boys), and the final, evocative lullaby, "All is Well", over an instrumental accompaniment that is somewhat reminiscent of the music of Carl Orff. 12/9/2005 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sleep By Numbers by MOON CYCLE RECORDS

This collection of original lullabies and sleep-time songs features the relaxing voice of Arby DeCamp, lain in a bed of mellow acoustic guitars. The title track, "Sleep by Numbers," is a fun sing-a-long that features counting numbers backwards, which has been proven by sleep experts to be a useful sleep aid. 11/28/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]