By megret | November 27, 2012 at 10:26 pm | No comments
Maestro Classics is a creator and purveyor of CDs for children that ignite their passion for classical music and its history and meaning. Begun by the former music director and executive director of the Washington Chamber Symphony at the Kennedy Center (for their own son), the...
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By megret | November 7, 2012 at 4:25 pm | 2 comments
Everyone has their earliest "escalator memories."
What kid doesn't remember clutching his/her mom or dad's hand, stepping cautiously on this strange moving stairwell, unsure of when or how to step off, afraid you'll be sucked underneath with the disappearing steps at the...
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By megret | November 6, 2012 at 3:14 pm | 15 comments
To say that Sukey Molloy is multi-talented is a drastic understatement.
This singer/songwriter/performer/educator/felt animator has long-since been a celebrator musical children's musician. She brings her best lullabies and bedtime tales to the table with her newest CD, I...
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By megret | September 14, 2012 at 10:24 pm | 29 comments
Can you believe it?
The Magic School Bus, the timeless and Emmy award-winning TV series, celebrates 25 years this year. Scholastic/New Video has released several of the unforgettable, educational episodes on DVD as well as The Magic School Bus: The Complete Series, a set...
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By megret | August 23, 2012 at 6:32 pm | No comments
The folks that brought the Academy Award-nominated The Secret of Kells to the screen (which we loved) has debuted another hand-painted, animated creation: Mia and the Migoo.
This beautiful animated tale is certain to become another classic, as well as a truth-telling...
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By megret | August 22, 2012 at 2:45 pm | No comments
We've been VeggieTales fans for years. (Honestly, truth be told, my husband and I watched VeggieTales cartoons even before we had kids!) When Phil Vischer went after another avenue and began to make a new series entitled What's in the Bible?, we knew it'd also be a...
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By megret | August 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm | 14 comments
We took a short jaunt to the Blue Ridge Mountains and, at the last minute, I tossed in Elizabeth Mitchell's new album Little Seed: Songs for Children by Woody Guthrie.
I'm so glad I did!
Elizabeth's voice is a welcome accompaniment to any car ride, cabin, or...
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By megret | July 24, 2012 at 9:39 pm | 22 comments
All Aboard!
All aboard for some back-to-school-themed fun with Thomas & Friends' new DVD, Schoolhouse Delivery!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Thomas and his engine friends are taking you right to the head of the class in the all-new, release Thomas & Friends®:...
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By megret | July 17, 2012 at 2:02 pm | No comments
Brand new from Scholastic/NewKideo comes a new volume in the "My First" Scholastic Storybook Treasures collection!
This series has gained acclaim and awards such as the Parents' Choice Gold, the Creative Child Magazine 2011 DVD of the Year, a NAPPA Gold and Oppenheim Toy...
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By megret | July 11, 2012 at 7:59 pm | No comments
Putumayo Kids' newest release is a cowboy-themed music album geared at buckaroos of all ages!
Cowboy Playground is music for playtime...or anytime. Whenever we have this CD playing in our home (it's terrific and enjoyable, which means it gets rotation on our main downstairs...
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