Brand new from Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Michele Valeri is an album intended for the littlest ones among us! Little Ditties for Itty Bitties is a CD just for babies and toddlers….the ones who are just forming their language and learning to love music and movement.
Michele Valeri has worked for over 25 years as a master artist and workshop leader for the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. Her passion is in this area and it’s evident by the joy and excitement exuding from her music! Not only in vocals, Michele is fluent and talented at the guitar, ukulele, and banjo.
Michele Valeri states: “Early childhood teachers frequently told us they were looking for new songs to share with babies and toddlers….I wrote these songs with their needs in mind, songs that they can learn easily and sing on their own even with the player turned off.”
Little Ditties for Itty Bitties is simple and sweet. It resembles and reminds me of music my parents used to have playing in my room when I was just a tot. Uncomplicated music with simple, invitational, interactive lyrics that make any little one want to get up and move. The bilingual songs (English/Spanish), Walking/Caminando and Toc Toc Toc bring in a small element of cultural appreciation….while still keeping it fun and cool.
Fishies in the Water is my favorite….caribbean/calypso beats that bring to mind warmer weather and tropical locales. Busy Day also brings a smile to my face, since, as a toddler, telling people that I was having a “busy, busy day” was one of my namesakes. I am glad to be able to share this album with my own two, since it’s nostalgic in nature for me.
Little Ditties for Itty Bitties would be an excellent soundtrack for a children/parent music & movement class, as well a compliment to a nursery setting.
You can purchase Michele Valeri’s Little Ditties for Itty Bitties at Cathy & Marcy’s Song Shop for $12. Each CD includes a PDF document with song lyrics and suggested activities.
Win it! Thanks to Michele Valeri, Cathy & Marcy’s Song Shop, and Sugar Mountain PR, one of you will win your own copy of Little Ditties for Itty Bitties.
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: Comment below with the track name from Little Ditties for Itty Bitties that you find the most adorable or fun.
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I’ll close this contest next Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to commenter #18, Heidi Donahue, the winner of this CD!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Danielle (2 years ago)
toc toc toc is catchy
Emily Irwin (2 years ago)
hurray for my face!
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Marci (2 years ago)
My Dog George!
Shannon (2 years ago)
Hurray for my Face! We say Hooray for everything at our house, so it struck me as cute.
Katrina (2 years ago)
love Knock Knock Knock
TRACY HEYER (2 years ago)
I like Knock Knock Knock!
Allison (2 years ago)
Fishies in the water sounds fun!!
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Melissa M. (2 years ago)
Bouncy, Bouncy sounds like a song my daughter would love!
Erma (2 years ago)
I like toc toc toc.
Marc Kelly (2 years ago)
‘Fishies in the Water’ sounds like a fun little tune!
Lisa R (2 years ago)
Night Night to the animals and Bouncy Bouncy sound cute
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Jessica Anderson (2 years ago)
i think the song A Dinosaur I am sounds like fun!
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Ed Nemmers (2 years ago)
Knock Knock Knock
heidi donahue (2 years ago)
i like: my dog george
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im a new subscribe to the feed
Rachel C (2 years ago)
My son would love the peekaboo song!
Storm (2 years ago)
Definitely Bouncy Bouncy!
Bambi M (2 years ago)
We love Hooray for my Face! I’d love to sing it with my little one
kathy pease (2 years ago)
i like Who Lives in The Zoo?
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i would like to hear peekaboo
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renee (2 years ago)
My daughter and I liked Who Lives in the Zoo?
Jennifer Jozwiak (2 years ago)
who lives in the zoo sounds cute!
Lily Kwan (2 years ago)
My favorite track is Monkey Talk.
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