KIDS SNEAK PEEK TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL.Byline: - Nancy Hewitt Parents wanting to introduce their kids to different kinds of music or who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. other ways to educate and entertain their children might want to check out the following CDs currently on the market. MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Renowned children's educator and entertainer Hap Palmer has a new album that focuses on learning through music and movement. ``Can Cockatoos Count by Twos?'' features 18 songs that help kids with counting, primary and secondary colors, telling time and much more. Youngsters will enjoy the delightful title song, which introduces kids to counting by twos, of course. ``Magic Scarf'' encourages children to use their imaginations and create the things they could do with a scarf. Suggested retail price for the album is $14.95 for CD, $9.95 for cassette. The album is available through Hap-Pal Music, Inc. (818) 885-0200, www.happalmer.com, Amazon.com and Borders.com or by calling Educational Activities: (800) 645-3739. A LAID-BACK STYLE: Real Authentic Sound Records has released ``Reggae for Kids Movie Classics,'' an album that features various artists singing songs from popular Disney films including ``The Lion King,'' ``Beauty and the Beast'' and ``Pocahontas.'' Bunny Wailer takes on ``Hakuna Matata'' and slows down the pace of this endearing song, allowing kids to comfortably sing along. When K. Lodge performs ``Colors of the Wind,'' one can almost feel the wind gently blowing through the trees. The album retails for $15.98 CD, $9.98 cassette. To order, contact Real Authentic Sound at www.rasrecords.com or call (301) 588-9641. TALES FROM AFAR a·far adv. From, at, or to a great distance: saw it afar off; traveled afar. n. A long distance: Tales from afar. : Children of all ages will be intrigued by the tale ``Annie O'Reilly and the Magic Dancing Pig,'' the opening story on the album ``More Irish Folk Tales for Children'' by Sharon Kennedy, about a young girl whose talented pig attracts the attention of the king. Three other Irish-based tales are also included on the album, which is narrated and written by Kennedy. Suggested retail price for the album is $12.99 for CD and $8.99 for cassette. To order, visit Rounder Records' Web site: www.rounder.com. KEYS TO MUSICAL FUN: Shades of Noun 1. shades of - something that reminds you of someone or something; "aren't there shades of 1948 here?" reminder - an experience that causes you to remember something Scott Joplin Noun 1. Scott Joplin - United States composer who was the first creator of ragtime to write down his compositions (1868-1917) Joplin ! Here is an album filled with toe-tapping piano ragtime ragtime: see jazz. ragtime U.S. popular music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries distinguished by its heavily syncopated rhythm. Ragtime found its characteristic expression in formally structured piano compositions, the accented left-hand songs that kids will love. ``Ragtime Romp'' by Ric Louchard captures the spirit and art of Joplin's famous musical style in this collection of 10 familiar tunes. Included are such favorites as ``Elite Syncopations,'' ``Stoptime Rag'' and ``The Entertainer.'' CD lists for $15.98, cassette for $9.98; both are available at local retailers, by calling: (800) 409-2457 or by visiting the Music for Little People Web site: www.mflp.com. FAMILY SING-ALONG: Family time together is meant to be fun. That's the idea behind ``All Wound Up! A Family Music Party'' by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer with Brave Combo Brave Combo are a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by guitarist/keyboardist/accordionist Carl Finch, they have been a prominent fixture in the Texas music scene for more than twenty-five years. . Favorite songs take on new musical styles ranging from polka to rock. Gentle lullaby ``Mockingbird'' becomes a rousing polka tune, complete with accordion accordion, musical instrument consisting of a rectangular bellows expanded and contracted between the hands. Buttons or keys operated by the player open valves, allowing air to enter or to escape. The air sets in motion free reeds, frequently made of metal. . Other songs include ``Funiculi funiculi plural of funiculus. , Funicula'' with a decidedly Latin beat, the calypso-styled ``On the Day You Were Born'' plus nine others. Suggested retail price for the album is $12.99 for CD, $8.99 for cassette. Visit the Rounder Records Rounder Records, originally of Cambridge, Massachusetts but now based in Burlington, is an independent record label founded in 1970 by Ken Irwin, Bill Nowlin and Marian Leighton-Levy, while all three were still university students. Web site to order: www.rounder.com. ANIMAL TAILS Animal Tails was a variety show for young animal lovers, showcasing each and every feature of the animal kingdom. It was hosted by Mark Curry. External links
M. Aganaze Jones, who wrote and sings all 11 songs, helps introduce the music and shares information about familiar animals ranging from puppies to ducks in a clever and musical style that will delight young listeners. CDs are available for $14 on the Pupperville Enterprises Web site - www.pupperville.com - or Amazon.com. |
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