Just in time for your last-minute holiday shopping, read on for suggestions of CDs enjoyed by fellow CCC families. You can also check out the recent posts on favorite books and favorite videos. Thanks to all who shared—I know these lists have given me lots of ideas!
Kate (Milo, BY) writes, “This summer we fell madly in love with the CD set of Winnie the Pooh read by British actor Jim Broadbent. It's a three-CD set, and I'm sure we listened to it easily more than 10 times over within the scope of a month. Amazingly enough, Phil and I both find it both sweet and hilarious every time.”
Lately Milo’s family has been taking a break from kid music, Kate says, “Though we always love Dan Zanes, Elizabeth Mitchell and the like ... but lately Milo has been really into The Mikado! Go figure. Trying to do more classic Beatles as well.”
Samantha says that Patrick (FY) has been enjoying A Bam Bam Diddly by Father Goose, as well as anything by Dan Zanes or Bev Bos, and the soundtrack to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (from 1973).
Ula (BY) has been listening to 96 Degrees in the Shade by Third World.
Josie (BY) and her big brother Sam like Dino 5, says their mom Ellen, “hip-hop for kids with Tracy Triceratops and Billy Brontosauras.”
Elise (Hazel Rose, BY) writes, “Our favorite kids CDs are still Octapretzel (local band) and Melita's Delicate Web. Though they are not for children, we both love Amy Bruckmeier's CDs!!!” (Amy is Ula’s mom in the Back Yard, and Pearl seconds the recommendation!)
Kristen (Mazi, BY and Finn, FY) suggests the Putamayo Kids series—“Any of their CDs are great.” Also African Lullaby from the Ellipsis Arts Lullabies series.
And finally, Ani shares that Ian (FY) has caught the spirit of the season and “loves, loves, loves Christmas songs this year, especially ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’ and ‘Jingle Bells.’” Lately Ani has overheard Ian making up his own words to songs, including, "Here comes Santa Claus... going to jail!"
Well, Ian, I hope Santa can stay out of trouble long enough to deliver the goods. And to all, my wishes for a joyous holiday season!
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Laurie - Two of our favorites are "Big Brother, Big Sister" by the local kids band Orange Sherbet, and "Not for Kids Only" by Jerry Garcia and David Grisam. I know - Jerry Garcia singing a kids cd, but its a really great one. Gradma loves it too. (Gil, FY)
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