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ANIMAL GROOVE - BLUE VISION MUSIC
Description - James Coffey's CD has kids hopping like kangaroos, soaring like the eagles, and enjoying diverse musical styles with his creative lyrics that take a journey through an imaginative animal kingdom.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Loved it. Very upbeat. Transitions are excellent, lyrics are informative while entertaininig. Combines silly songs with songs that make you think. Vocuabulary is perfect for young children. Lyrics are funny, catchy, and contagious. Even the "Dust Bunny" song is done in such as way that youngest kids can relate.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - YES! "I just really love it. It has groovy music." Kids were genuinely captivated. They danced, sang along and asked for it again. A favorite was "Jellyfish Jump." They loved the piano playing and the song "I Want to Fly." It made them fly!
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: AUDIO

BIG JEFF - BIG JEFF MUSIC
Description - Big Jeff is like a favorite uncle who writes fun ditties about everyday kid events. On this CD are 12 imaginative original songs for young children.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Brilliant use of music. Creative songs with different styles. Very smooth sound - nothing jarring or harsh. Topics are kid-relevant. Gentle singing, soft guitar and harmonica. Language will grow with young kids. Great for daycare and home. "Enhances family time by being enjoyable for all."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Huge hit. Listened to it twice in a row and repeatedly asked for more. Came up with their own hellos for the Hello song and their own chants for the Construction Set song. Particularly enjoyed moving to the Train song, chiming in with the kids on the CD. "It's fun!" "I like the train song!" "He's silly!"
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15 Media: AUDIO

BONDING MUSIC FOR MOTHER AND CHILD - VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT - ME
Series: HAPPY BABY
Description - Harmonious instrumentals blended with gentle sounds of nature offers pregnant mothers a peaceful and enjoyable way to spend quality time with the baby growing within her.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced and aesthetically pleasing. Definitely provides a relaxing environment for pregnant moms. "I loved the music; made me wish I was in a rocking chair with a baby." Packaging makes some unsubstantiated claims.
Runtime: 37 minutes Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.97 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-929584-10-5

BRAINCANDY, MY 5 SENSES: A YUMMY MUSIC AND SOUND EXPLORATION - BRAINCANDY Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 0-2
Description - Introduces fun instumentations of multiple genres peppered with skits and sound effects.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great music, varied sounds and rhythms. Every song is different and uses a variety of genres that range from steel band sounds to reggae to classical music. Each sense is featured in a song with characters such as Ivy Eyes, Hairy Hand, and Bruce Brain. The vocabulary is basic and easy for toddlers to replicate.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Waiting for final kids' comments.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 7.99 Media: AUDIO

BRAINY BABY: SING ALONG SONGS - BRAINY BABY COMPANY, THE Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BRAINY BABY
Description - All the original Brainy Baby songs that children enjoy singing along to on one CD. Includes: "26 Letters," "Name Your Shapes," and others. Reinforces ideas and behaviors such as manners, seasons, and numbers.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute. Mixes old standards with new tunes. Sequencing is well thought out, with teaching songs mixed with old favorites. Kids learn new ideas and then relax with something familiar. Includes songs about manners, counting, and body parts.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Likeable. Kids sang and danced along to this. Old MacDonald was a favorite. "I liked the cows and pigs and chickens in the song." "I didn't like it when it was so fast that I couldn't get the words."
Runtime: 45 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1931959420

BUMBLZ TUNES: SONGS IN THE KEY OF BEE (CD) - BUMBLZ MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BUMBLZ TUNES
Description - Features original songs from the children's animated series, Bumblz. High production values and a variety of musical styles and themes result in a rare music CD that both children and parents can enjoy together.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, engaging, delightful, creative. Humorous themes and a positive attitude. Very upbeat and, most importantly, the lyrics are easily understood. Perfect for this age. Deal with emotions such as cheering up when you're down. One juror said, "A real joy to listen to and encourages dancing, clapping, singing along." Another commented, " I love this CD and it's not just for kids!"
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed the music; said the music is "fun and happy." The Cookie Dance song was a favorite. "Made me want to dance." They wanted to learn the words and asked for a CD of their own so their could play it in the car on "boring trips to the grocery store." One child said, "my friends would like it because we can dance to it."
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.99 Media: AUDIO

BUMBLZ TUNES: THE BEE SIDES (CD) - BUMBLZ MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BUMBLZ TUNES
Description - Continuing in the tradition of "Songs in the Key of Bee", "The Bee Sides" CD is sure to delight children of all ages. The songs are fun, heartfelt, and cover many musical genres with a sophistication rarely heard in children's music titles.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very enjoyable. Great variety of very appealing songs. Good mix of fast and slow paced music. Topics range from bedbugs to monsters to mothers. It stimulates children to think about different ideas from adventure to dreams, fears, and trying new things. Very appropriate language that kids can readily understand. Lyrics are clear and easy to understand.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Everyone enjoyed this. All agreed that their friends would enjoy it as well. One of the older boys said, "I like the guitars and Kenny does too." Another added, "Yeah, we can jam to that." and a younger child nodded in agreement. The kids did move along to the music when the more upbeat songs were playing.
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.99 Media: AUDIO

CLASSICAL FUN SING-A-LONGS - CLASSICAL FUN MUSIC, INC.
Description - Symphonic CD with child centered lyrics makes twenty five masterpieces come alive. Each track associates great music with a fun activity. Educators and parents alike can use this CD to create fun and memorable experiences for children.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - High quality music and vocals. Great introduction to classical music and a good way to determine which composers your child will respond to most. Sing-along words, while age-appropriate, will either make you laugh or make you think it's irreverent.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most kids really liked it. Little ones danced, going to the CD player for more whenever the music stopped. Older kids were drawn into the room to listen and stayed. "I love this music and the songs." A few were not into the classical music at all.
Runtime: 55 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 0975992724

COME RIDE ALONG WITH ME - BLUE VISION MUSIC
Description - Award-winning songwriter James Coffey's musical versatility comes through with rock, pop, folk, calypso and country styled songs about trains. Features songs from the delightful, "I Love Toy Trains" video series.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Lively, uplifting, enjoyable. Great mix of styles, catchy lyrics, and toe-tapping beats. Songs blend into one another easily and there is a nice combination of paces so it's not all one tempo. One song talks about how we all live in a neighborhood and should respect others. This could be listened to repeadedly without driving the adults nuts.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it, danced to the songs, and listened intently, asking for some songs to be replayed so they could learn the words. Some discussed neighbors and aliens afterwards. Others loved the dinosaur song and looked up T-rex afterwards. One group talked about the difference between an engineer and a conductor.
Runtime: 33 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: AUDIO

DO YOU WISH YOU COULD FLY? - KT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS INC
Description - This compilation of original songs by Kathy Byers is intended for children and caregivers alike with each playback and performance.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good production with lyrics that work well. Fun songs that lend themselves to creative movement. Integrates themes such as brushing teeth, fear of darkness and the sounds of nature. Some Christian content.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enthusiastic. Would listen to the songs again. "I was sad when someone got hurt and no-one wanted to kiss their boo-boos." "My mommy teaches me to brush my teeth too." "It was fun to pretend to make rain sounds."
Runtime: 20 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1574165005

ELVIS FOR BABIES - VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT - ME
Series: HAPPY BABY
Description - Who doesn't know the captivating love songs by the greatest rock'n'roll singer of all time? Your baby will hear this musical box orchestra interpretation of "Love Me Tender" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced. Sound is clear, crisp, and baby-friendly. "I loved the way the babies cooed and made sounds with the music." "I liked how each song was soothing and calming, but with repeated listening, they became less distinct."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Babies smiled as they danced with their parents. They moved their bodies in time with the music. Babies really tuned into the sounds of babies on the CD. When the recorded sounds of babies came on, they would get very still and listen.
Runtime: 36 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.97 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-929584-14-8

ENCHANTED DOLLHOUSE, THE - MILLENNIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Series: ENCHANTED DOLLHOUSE,THE
Description - Introduces young children to a wide range of musical styles, from rock to classical lullabies. Includes lively selections for interactive participation and soothing ones for rest. Features Elizabeth von Trapp.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Enjoyable, upbeat soundtrack. Encourages little ones to get up and dance. Lyrics are a little sophisticated for the audience. "I liked the sounds of the children laughing throughout."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids danced along to the music. "The song about different ways to walk was my favorite." "My friends will think its funny to shake and dance." "It's fun to pretend, but sometimes it was hard to understand what the words mean."
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 0-9665114-1-7

FAMILY TEAM, THE - LITTLE NOTES UNLIMITED Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - These songs focus on things that are important for little people to learn and practice in their families, pre-school and day-care. There are 8 original songs, each is repeated once to minimize interruptions. The songs are fun to sing and the accompanying booklet contains pictures and suggestions for activities for each song. "The Birthday Song" makes it possible to personalize it with the honored child's name. All drawings by Anna Holmes.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced, good pace. Encourages sharing, reading, and eating together as a family. Encourages good decision-making skills and cooperation. Catchy songs, simple, easy-to-learn lyrics helped by playing each song twice.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed the music, sang along and tried the hand motions. "The songs were fun. I learned about helping." "It showed my family how to act and taught me to be good." "My favorite was the cookie song." Fun and entertaining.
Runtime: 23 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: AUDIO

FOR THE NEW ARRIVAL - VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT - ME
Series: HAPPY BABY
Description - Features actual recordings from inside a mother's womb that provide a steady, soothing background rhythm to beautiful lullabies, creating an auditory pacifier that's soothing and restful.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Soothing and well produced though the womb sounds take some getting used to. "I wish I'd had a tape like this when I was pregnant." "A tired, sleep-deprived, new mother could only benefit from this." Packaging makes unsubstantiated claims.
Runtime: 37 minutes Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.97 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-929584-12-1

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS - VIRGINIA RECORDS
Series: FROGGY'S COUNTRY STORYBOOK
Description - Country music star Pam Tillis joins MC Froggy and narrates this adaptation of the kids' classic story. Features excerpts of hit country songs performed by Froggy's Country Storybook Players.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Lively version of a familiar story. Creative use of language. Good narration and sound quality. "I've never been one for country music, but this tape is delightful." Picture book adds to the presentation, but timing the page turns to the music is awkward.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Got them bouncing. Those that liked the music, really liked it a lot. "It made me want to sing and dance." "I like to hear the little baby bear." All had trouble following the music with the storybook.
Runtime: 19 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-890818-70-4

HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA CHANTS - HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA MUSIC
Series: HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA
Description - Chants are sounds, words or phrases repeated or sung over and over in rhythmic patterns. There is a fine line between spoken chants and songs and this production, a collection of 36 traditional and original chants from around the world, blurs that line.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Clear, smooth sound. Appealing mix of song and chants from many cultures. Song book and format make it easy for children to memorize the lyrics. Promotes language skills by introducing a wide range of sounds and combinations. Broadens cultural knowledge.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Those that liked it, liked it a lot. Especially appealing to African-American kids. "It showed being proud of your country and how we treat each other." "I liked the music. I liked saying the words. It was great keeping time with the music." "Very good."
Runtime: 58 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1892533014

HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA FUNSIES 1 - HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA MUSIC
Series: HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA
Description - Fifteen skill-building activity songs for care givers, parents and babies. Musical tracks for sing along fun and activity guide available.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Marvelous tool for parents of infants. Well organized. Includes instructions for how to use with song lyrics so parents can sing along. Covers the whole range of infants' readiness for response to music and rhythms from six to eighteen months.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Parents loved the clarity of this presentation and having the song lyrics included. Kids sang along and were genuinely engaged.
Runtime: 58 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1892533022

I LOVE TOY TRAINS, THE MUSIC! - BLUE VISION MUSIC
Description - The James Coffey Express Delivers! Based on the soundtrack tunes he created for the popular I Love Trains video series, Coffey includes 32 previously unreleased songs relating to the magic and wonder of locomotives.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good music, fun to listen to. Combines songs to dance along to, some familiar tunes, and a variety of songs all about trains. These songs make more sense with the visuals of the video accompanying them. The kids always love to break into Old MacDonald though.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids sang along with some of the tunes. One child who has a harmonica could relate to the harmonica parts. Some kids enjoyed listening along as they played with their toy trains. One pre-school teacher took her kids to the library to get some books about trains as a follow up activity.
Runtime: 75 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: AUDIO

IT'S A BIG WORLD - ONE MELODY RECORDS
Series: INDEPENDENT MUSIC CD, AGES 0-2
Description - Luminous harmonies and sophisticated lullabies that children and adults will enjoy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very soothing. Renee and Jeremy have impressive credentials as singer/songwriters for adults and created this disc while awaiting the birth of their own child. The result is an acoustic folk sound that provides a peaceful atmosphere for any child - or their frazzled parents. The song "Night Mantra" is exceptional - a promise of lifelong long from a parent to a child. "Shoorahlaywho" - the closing track, is also great. This song in an earlier generation might have been on Marlo Thomas' classic, "Free to Be You and Me." There is an interesting cover of Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" which gives the song a whole different dimension.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed this. They typically swayed and moved to the music. "Free" and "Powder Blue Sole" were two favorites. Their parents said they enjoyed the music and would play it again. One parent commented, "I used 'Sleep My Love' as a quiet down song and had very good results."
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 635961084624

JUDY PANCOAST: ARE WE THERE YET? - JUDY PANCOAST
Series: JUDY PANCOAST
Description - Diversified musical styles and clever lyrics will make this CD quickly become a family favorite on car trips and at home. Judy Pancoast performs fourteen original songs from "Monkey Girl" to the award-winning "The Potty Dance."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Entertaining. Wide range of music, moving between slow and soothing, and fast and catchy. Techno pop, ballads, country, piano boogie, even orchestra. High production quality. Peppy and positive. A few songs have lyrics that imply something else such as: monsters from hell(o).
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Almost all of them loved all of the music, listening to it over and over. "There are lots of cool songs, especially Monkey Girl." "It wasn't nice putting a tarantula on his cousin and laughing." "The Potty song wasn't respectful but it was fun." "A little corny."
Runtime: 48 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO

JUDY PANCOAST: HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS STREET, THE - JUDY PANCOAST
Series: JUDY PANCOAST
Description - Features four original holiday songs, plus Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in the traditional style and the popular schoolyard style. Includes a Christmas tale written and narrated by Judy Pancoast.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Engaging and entertaining for both adults and children. Helps develop good decision making and planning skills. Promotes admiration and love of family and friends. Emphasis on social skills such as accepting others, not teasing, respecting others, making and keeping friends and helping others. Catchy, upbeat music. Professional music quality.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed the story and the music. They laughed and sang along. "I really liked it, especially the story, the pickle song, and the Rudolph song." "It shows us that we should help one another." "I really liked the story about the little tree, Freddie, because he was so happy when he finally got to be in someone's house for Christmas."
Runtime: 28 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99 Media: AUDIO

JUDY PANCOAST: SWIMMING IN JELLO - JUDY PANCOAST
Series: JUDY PANCOAST
Description - All-original, upbeat, interactive music for children ages three to ten by recording artist, Judy Pancoast. Features fourteen songs, including the award-winning "Swimming in Jello."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Nicely assembled CD with many different styles of music from country to rap to dance. Lesson songs are interspersed with plain old silly songs so it doesn't feel preachy. Voices are cute and the lines in the original songs are ones the kids will relate to
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed this. "It was funny." "I liked the bug song." "I liked the different kids of music and the alien voice." Kids sang along with it the first time through. "This is my all-time favorite music!"
Runtime: 44 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1574165009

JUDY PANCOAST: TUNE ROOM, THE - JUDY PANCOAST
Series: JUDY PANCOAST
Description - Enter Judy's Tune Room and be swept up in a musical extravaganza of fourteen original, upbeat tunes with child-friendly lyrics in a variety of musical styles. Includes the award-winning "One Big Eyeball!"
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Snappy and original. Well produced. Varied musical styles. Many pre-adolescent themes such as bathroom humor. Overall, clean kid-humor with double entendres performed in such a way that it's not 'in your face.' Judy's voice is melodious yet fun and light. Her song-writing is right on target for this age.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the range of song styles and kept singing them afterwards. Kids enjoyed the silliness of the songs and the borderline taboos, such as complaining about Dad's "stinky feet." "At first, I thought is was for little kids, but then I read the lyrics and thought they were really funny." "It teaches you to have a good attitude when things are rude and how to deal with things like drugs."
Runtime: 48 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO

KALEIDOSCOPE SONGS III: ANIMALS WE DREAM - KALEIDOSCOPE SONGS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: AUDIO CD, AGES 5-8
Description - Hand-clapping, foot-stomping world music infused rhythms alongside beautiful emotional arrangements that provide a precious bonding opportunity for parent and child to dance, sway and get lost in the magic of the music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very enjoyable. Upbeat, catchy tunes, excellent lyrics with great messages. . Beautifully packaged. Complete lyrics included on fold-out cover. The lyrics explore nature and animals. Energetic, each tune offers something different in terms of rhythm and pace - all very appealing to a youth audience as well as to adults. Very listenable. It doesn't dumb down to the audience. The lyrics alone are lovely poetry.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids liked it. "The music was fun." "We love animals." "My friends would like this music; they'd like to sing along." "The words are clear and easy to hear." "We want to learn all the words so we can sing along." "We need to listen to it a few more times before we can sing along."
Runtime: 50 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15 Media: AUDIO

KING AND QUEEN OF QUIRK AND THE REMARKABLE TRY-MY-SHOOZ, THE - A FULL SERVICE IMAGINATION
Series: ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT STONE BALLOON
Description - The King of Quirk is overcome with problems, but when the ML2 balloon and her remarkable Try-My-Shooz let him "feel" what it's like to be in another person's shoes, he is able to save his kingdom and his marriage to the Queen.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - High-interest level audio that keeps kids' attention. Allows them to use their listening skills and imagination. Does a good job of modeling empathy. Good voice inflection, easy to follow.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Good responses. "It told the story good and it was easy to understand." "The sound was great. You could almost think you were right there with them." "I learned to be nicer." "The voices were fun." "We were confused at first."
Runtime: 25 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: AUDIO

KWANZAA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (AND EVERYONE ELSE!) - CHARPHELIA RECORDS
Description - Introduces the listener to Kwanzaa's seven principles using a collection of original songs sung by both children and adults. Conveys positive messages in simple, illustrative and inclusive language.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Upbeat, fun production. Good teaching tool with catchy tunes. "It doesn't just teach about the holiday but about general decency for everyone." Stresses community and self-empowerment. Contains religious content.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Delighted. "I liked all the music, especially the song called, �Umoja.'" "My mom likes music like this too." "My sister has a drum. We can play the drums and sing along." "It teaches good lessons about kindness and getting along with others."
Runtime: 27 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 6-75887-00012

LEARN IN YOUR CAR: FRENCH ON THE WAY FETE - PENTON OVERSEAS, INC.
Series: LEARN IN YOUR CAR FOR KIDS
Description - Teaches kids basic phrases, numbers, sentence building, asking questions, and a vocabulary of nouns and verbs. Includes audio CD, cassette tape, reusable activity book, pen and stickers.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, informal way to learn French. Great educational tool. Relaxed pace, slow and easy, just right for kids to pick up the phrases. Activity book is good reinforcement. "My grandson and I were speaking French at the end of a three-day car trip."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it quite a bit. "I like being able to say things in French." "We liked to listen to Side One a second time before we listened to Side Two. It gave us more practice." "I repeated all the words to try and get them right." "I liked the activities."
Runtime: 70 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-56015-108-0

LIFE OF RILEY, THE: TURKEY TALES - HEAD-ON ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Series: THE LIFE OF RILEY
Description - This children's audio book tells the story about a day in the life of a small, American Eskimo dog with lots of white fur who can't seem to stay out of trouble.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - High quality recording of a very cute snappy song. Short. Linear story line is easy to follow. Moral is pointed out bluntly: there are consequences to not obeying. Interesting, engaging voices. Separate sound tracks allow selecting either the bluesy introduction, the story, or the catchy end song.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Some were charmed: "I liked the sounds of Riley running through the house. The music was cool!" "We liked the dog's funny voice." "I like the book. I wish it had pictures." Others were tepid: "Not bad because it was really funny." "It was kind of good. It was all right." "I would listen to it on a car trip."
Runtime: 12 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99 Media: AUDIO

LOVE YOU FOREVER, THE BEST OF ROBERT MUNSCH - CHILDREN'S GROUP, THE2
Description - Featuring the #1 New York Times best-selling book. Showcases the author performing 13 of his most popular stories.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Unique stories with excellent narration and sound effects. Boisterous, entertaining and amusing. Questionable antics: some bathroom humor and kid characters don't always do what they are told. "I think it's all in fun and not something kids will imitate."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really tickled them. They wanted to hear it in the car, when they got home, and again in the car with Dad - in the garage. "Great!" "It is really funny. They kids don't always mind, but it is still funny." "I want to hear more stories by the same author."
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 18945027101

MS BLANCA: SPANISH & ENGLISH SING AND LEARN - LITTLE XAVIER COMPANY Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: AUDIO CD, AGES 2-5
Description - Spanish & English for 3-years-old and up. Learn Numbers, Colors, Days, Greetings, Opposites, Animals and much more. Includes sing along, instrumentals and a parent-teacher guide with coloring book. Composed and performed by Ms Blanca. Music by C.Lieck
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This compilation of songs sun in both Spanish and English would work well to teach English speaking kids Spanish or vice versa. The accompanying guide clarifies concepts. Also included is a fold out with the lyrics. It's pretty good, clearly recorded but a bit redundant. I found myself wanting something more. This would be difficult to listen to repeatedly. Some of the songs are sun to familiar tunes such as Jingle Bells, Where is John, and Farmer in the Dell. The length of each song is ideal - not too long or short. There are ten songs in total followed by instrumental versions of each song. The instrumental versions would be great for kids to work with to see how much they remembered.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed the music, singing at times, dancing at other times. The song, "Numbers" was a favorite. "I liked all the songs." "Yes, my friends would like this." They liked learning the Spanish words for things they already knew. There wasn't much interest in playing it again though most likely, after a time, they would enjoy repeated listenings.
Runtime: 36 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 978-0-9793633-0-6

MUSIC FOR BABIES: CHEERFUL BABY - ADVANCED BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
Series: MUSIC FOR BABIES
Description - The Cheerful Baby compositions were specifically selected to encourage a happy mood in baby listeners. Includes lullabies, nursery rhymes, and classical pieces.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Upbeat and peppy. Fun music selections and varied instruments. Great variation of genre: some well known, some not. High quality, wonderful sound. Very happy music. The music box selections were particularly pleasant and uplifting.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - All liked the music and all the different instruments. They danced, clapped and twirled. Energy level was just right - did not overstimulate the children. Many wanted it played over and over. Little ones liked it better each time.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95 Media: AUDIO

MUSIC FOR BABIES: COLLECTION - ADVANCED BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
Series: MUSIC FOR BABIES
Description - A selection of acoustic recordings, featuring harp, celeste, violin, viola, cello, clarinet and flute played by the Arcangelos. Includes folk music, lullabies and nursery rhymes. Each CD is designed to induce one of four moods in infant listeners.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderful collection of music. Provides great background music for various activities and environment. By blending the familiar with new, the collection exposed young children to instruments and a variety of music. Easy and enjoyable for adult listening.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Overall, children responded appropriately to the intentions of each category of music. All of them enjoyed it, physically interacting with the more stimulating selections, and calming down during the quieter ones. "Not one of them minded listening to it."
Runtime: 240 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 59.95 Media: AUDIO

MUSIC FOR BABIES: PEACEFUL BABY - ADVANCED BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
Series: MUSIC FOR BABIES
Description - Peaceful Baby selections were chosen to have a calming influence on baby listeners. Features nursery rhymes, lullabies and classical compositions.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautiful, soothing music. Extremely enjoyable. Engaging improvisations flow smoothly with familiar pieces. Provides a quiet environment, great way to transition from playtime to naptime. Includes informative materials suggesting where to place speakers.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Smiled, sang to recognized songs, swayed in time to music, paused and listened during improvisations. Some went from active play right into a nap. Many requested a re-play. Noticeably lowered the level of energy among most listeners.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95 Media: AUDIO

MUSIC FOR BABIES: PLAYFUL BABY - ADVANCED BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
Series: MUSIC FOR BABIES
Description - Provides a range of tonal values and musical experiences such as melodies and rhymes for babies to listen to. These selections are designed to be stimulating.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Pleasant. Very suitable for infants and highly enjoyable for adults. Music is well performed. Selection provides musical and rhythmic consistency. Familiar songs are played in different ways, i.e.. a lullaby is played in a formal, instrumental version.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Older kids jumped up and down, clapped and sang. Little ones cooed and smiled, looked to see where the music was coming from. All loved the animal sounds and kid laughter. Liked hearing it for background music during playtime.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95 Media: AUDIO

MUSIC FOR BABIES: SLEEPY BABY - ADVANCED BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
Series: MUSIC FOR BABIES
Description - The Sleepy Baby selections were made with the intention of inducing sleep in baby listeners. Selections gradually slows in rhythm and softens tonal range.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Gentle program of instrumental classics. Songs blend nicely into one another, or each song can stand alone. Music is soothing. Exposes children to instrumental music at an early age. Can be used to quiet children in a pre-bedtime routine.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Seemed to calm down and settle into a tranquil mood while listening. Some would occasionally stop and stare at the stereo as though reflecting. Responded favorably to the gentleness and smooth transitions between numbers.
Runtime: 69 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95 Media: AUDIO

MY MAMA WAS A TRAIN - BLUE VISION MUSIC
Description - From America's heartland, an acclaimed family recording artist steams ahead with his second collection of railroad songs, My Mama Was A Train. James Coffey includes 15 original and traditional songs, all relating to the magic and wonder of trains.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced. All enjoyed Coffey's beautiful singing. Offers lots of information about trains and familiar tunes such as Little Red Caboose and Down by the Station. One preschool teacher said she would definitely use this in her when they study transportation. A group who had just read Thomas the Train loved that it told them more about trains. Great format, allows kids to sing along, count and pretend to ride on trains. Helps develop children's language skills by talking about something they are interested in.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed the music and learning about trains. Lively music got the children moving quickly. Kids related to specific songs such as Build a Bridge, and said they imagined they could build a train bridge. Even older kids enjoyed songs such as Casey Jones. Some groups headed to the library afterwards to find books about trains.
Runtime: 45 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 13.87 Media: AUDIO

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PICK ME UP! FUN SONGS FOR LEARNING SIGN LANGUAGE - SIGN2ME/NORTHIGHT, INC.
Description - A compilation of 20 original songs to help teach children over 200 American Sign Language vocabulary words, including an activity guide with pre-written curricula for parents and educators. Enhanced CD with video clips.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cool! Great! Really fun. Great variety of music styles - everything from Frank Sinatra-esque to Caribbean style music. Plays music in the CD player and also has activities for the computer. Great resource for teachers. "We need more resources like this."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. Enjoyed learning the signs and dancing and doing the movements. They thought the diaper song was particularly funny. It's hard to keep up with all the songs - there are 20 of them - offering lots to come back to time and time again.
Runtime: 52 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 36.95 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 0966836782

POWER NAP KIT - AT PEACE MEDIA
Description - A teen stress book and a power nap poster educate adolescents on the value of sleep and how to "power nap" to boost energy and improve alertness. A no-pill answer to reduce stress.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very thorough and well researched. Careful descriptions, well timed to good music. Handsome packaging includes booklet with intelligent content. Perfect addition to a study skills curriculum. "Offers a remedy for stressed and sleep-deprived teens."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Older students understood it best. "Treats us like adults, with respect." "I guess someone is thinking about how stressed out we are over all the work we have to do. That's good." "I want to get better at losing stress." "Helps relax me." "It's peaceful."
Juror Recommended Age: 14-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95 Media: AUDIO

PREGNANT PAUSE - GRACIE G RECORDS
Description - Features a collection of music, including contemporary harp music, intended for parents and children alike. Includes familiar tunes such as Greensleeves and Brahm's Lullaby. Good for quiet times.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Eclectic blend of jazz, lullabies and religious music. "Lovely and interesting arrangements." "I had hoped to hear a lot of harp music but didn't. The instruments included were just as powerful." "I particularly enjoyed the �Amazing Grace' arrangement."
Runtime: 45 minutes Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: AUDIO

PUPPY DOG'S MORNING SHOW - CREATIVE LEARNING COMPANY, INC.
Series: RADIO PUPPY DOG
Description - Gives children a fun way to sing and learn. It's like listening to a radio station designed for kids, but with lots of parent-friendly music. Featuring salsa, pop, reggae and country tunes. Perfect entertainment for car trips.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very appropriate for the age group. Good quality audio. Great educational value; reinforces counting, shapes, colors and various language skills. At times repetition is overdone and a bit slow moving. Good for auditory learner.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most enjoyed it a lot and danced and sang along. They liked singing songs they knew. "We liked the Elephant Song best." "We danced to the Puppy Song." "The characters talked to each other very kindly." Favorite part: making hand shapes and the body game.
Runtime: 50 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 0970010974

ROAD TRIP MUSIC FOR K-12 - COALITION FOR QUALITY CHILDREN'S MEDIA
Series: COLLECTIONS
Description - Includes:
Swimming in Jello (203068)
Huntk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Chants (201094)
Round the Campfire (204026)
Value=$46.97
Runtime: 132 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 46.97 Media: AUDIO

ROUND THE CAMPFIRE - KT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS INC
Description - Compilation of favorite Girl Scout campfire songs.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Superior recording of a lovely voice with a lot of range. Folk songs have lots of heritage, texture and history. Imminently listenable and sing-along-able. Perfect for music programs in Scouts, schools or churches or family singing in the car.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the cannibal song and wanted to play it over and over, dancing and laughing. Liked songs with kids' voices. "Good variety." Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" was a big hit. "It's very patriotic." "I like the African beat of Kumbaya."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99 Media: AUDIO

SECRET DOOR - PIXIE SAGE LLC
Description - A collection of nine songs interspersed with dialogue between singer Kitty Gill and imaginary character, Pixie Sage. Songs address experiences that children often don't have words for, such as anger, fear, sleeplessness, and love. Includes one song in French.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Neat songs, some slow and peaceful and others upbeat and fun. Kitty's voice is soothing and full, good for lulling children. Imaginative, respectful dialog. "If I have to listen to a children's CD over and over, I would not mind listening to this one."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed by all�even boys, although there isn't a boy in the CD. Pixie was especially endearing. Spurred their imaginations: Do fairies exist? Are these things possible? "I kept trying to find the pixie hiding in the clouds." Also liked hearing kid voices.
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 16 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1574165013

SPACE SONGS - HARRISON MUSIC CORP.
Series: SPACE SONGS
Description - A collection of sixteen songs and stories about the planets. Includes a full color poster.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The idea is great. Has good educational value, provides accurate information, and encourages participation. Some songs were more engaging than others. At times it's difficult to understand the words.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids commented that they wished it gave more information about the planets. "My favorite song was �Rocket to the Moon.'" "I didn't know that some planets have more than one moon." They found children's voices hard to understand. "I liked the poster."
Juror Recommended Age: 4-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: AUDIO

TIPPY STORY CD, THE - TIPPY, LLC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - A two-month-old Maltese pup sits quietly in a Boca Raton pet store having no knowledge of what life could be like beyond the walls of her little cage. A stranger walks in and they capture each others hearts. Their life together is seen through Tippy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Sweet, enjoyable. Divided into chapters for ease of listening to in segments. Some language and issues too adult for audience, ie. money vs. happiness and mating. Animal lovers tended to really love the story and felt that Tippy was "real." Biggest drawback is that the story tends to appeal to younger kids but the focus on mating and how much Tippy enjoyed her second breeding experience is really more appropriate for teens.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Some kids really resonated with it, especially those who love dogs. Others were bored. All the kids were able to discuss in detail the content. Several quoted their favorite parts from the script. One child told about the proceeds from sales going to animal health research. "It makes you think about dogs having feelings too." "This CD makes me love animals even more." "It made me want a puppy more."
Runtime: 100 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 11-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ 22.95 Media: AUDIO

ULTIMATE BABY CD, THE - NORTH BAY ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Using original compositions in the classical Mozart tradition, this compilation of music is intended to stimulate a baby and have a positive affect on the baby's mood.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Pleasant listening. Well produced. Classical music is consistent throughout with varying tempos. Calming, soothing. Although the research on effects of music on infants is inconclusive, quality music is bound to benefit both baby and parent.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Responded appropriately when played in segments: upbeat tempos brought smiles, quiet music brought sleep. Infants seemed to lose interest after the first selections if music played continuously. Cognitive responses are impossible for us to measure.
Runtime: 59 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO

VEGGIE TALES: SING-ALONGS: BOB & LARRY'S SUNDAY MORNING SONGS - BIG IDEA PRODUCTIONS, INC. Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: VEGGIE TALES
Description - Featuring 15 of the most loved classic children's Sunday School songs, including several original VeggieTunes, sung by VeggieTale hosts Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Delightful collection of classic and contemporary songs. Bright, cheery music; very good sound with no static. Cute voices. Promotes faith, kindness and honesty. A little more serious than other VeggieTale singalongs. Excellent for Sunday school classes.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Chirped along with the songs right away; asked questions about the bible stories. "I know this song! I can sing it too!" "Stories about God make us feel important." "Can we listen to it again right now? Can I take it to nap time?" "Jesus is my friend."
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 6.98 Media: AUDIO

VEGGIE TALES: SING-ALONGS: JUNIOR'S BEDTIME SONGS - BIG IDEA PRODUCTIONS, INC. Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: VEGGIE TALES
Description - A collection of 15 sleepy-time tunes sung by Junior Asparagus and his Veggie pals. Includes familiar favorites such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and classics like Brahm's Lullaby.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good presentation. Songs are performed by a child which is enjoyable. These are classic tunes altered a bit with religious overtones. Not offensive though. Whole presentation is sweet, loving, and soothing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Definitely engages the kids. Kids readily sing along, stopping to listen to the changes in the lyrics. They asked for some tracks to be replayed in order to catch the new lyrics.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 6.98 Media: AUDIO

WAI LANA'S LITTLE YOGIS FUN SONGS CD - WAI LANA PRODUCTIONS
Series: WAI LANA'S LITTLE YOGI'S
Description - Wai Lana's latest fun-filled music fest will have the whole family singing, dancing, humming, and tapping!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautiful recording. So enjoyable and fun. The songs are gentle yet lively and full of imagination. The book is a piece of art in and of itself. Wai Lana takes nature from animals to trees and sings about them at a child's level. She uses the music to create an image that backs up the words of the songs and create a safe and comfortable environment. Clear and easy to understand, the songs are paced perfect for the target age group.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A big hit with the kids, especially the book. One three-year-old wanted to sleep with it. They loved the songs and wanted to play the CD over and over. They recognized some songs from the yoga video they'd already reviewed. "Great. I love these songs." Kids sang along and kept asking for more. Favorite part: the snake, lion and the dream one at the end.
Runtime: 50 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 18.95 Media: AUDIO ISBN # 932493425

WAI LANA'S LITTLE YOGIS: DAYDREAM CD - WAI LANA PRODUCTIONS
Series: WAI LANA'S LITTLE YOGI'S
Description - Wai Lana combines ancient yoga relaxation techniques and quiet music to bring a deep sense of calm and inner balance to children. Whether your kids are too active or just need to rest, the Daydream CD will introduce them to the benefits of yoga. includes two tracks, each containing guided relaxation, original songs, and recordings of ocean waves. From Wai Lana, host of the long-running PBS series Wai Lana Yoga.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Peaceful and nice. Encourages relaxation and imagination; good nap time CD for a daycare or bedtime music. Soothing voice wraps the listener with messages of love and peace.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Put them to sleep. "I like to sleep. It's nice to listen to when I'm going to sleep." "I thought about getting cozy and resting." Found the music pleasing: "The music is haunting." "The lady sings pretty."
Runtime: 75 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: AUDIO

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