{"id":12310,"date":"2024-07-16T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=12310"},"modified":"2024-07-18T17:15:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T00:15:46","slug":"imagination-time-with-patrick-up-beat-album-combining-oddities-like-zombies-and-ballerinas-to-create-an-adventure-that-keeps-kids-guessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/imagination-time-with-patrick-up-beat-album-combining-oddities-like-zombies-and-ballerinas-to-create-an-adventure-that-keeps-kids-guessing\/","title":{"rendered":"Imagination Time with Patrick * Up-Beat Album Combining Oddities Like Zombies And Ballerinas To Create An Adventure That Keeps Kids Guessing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Imaginationtime.cover_-300x300-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12311\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Imaginationtime.cover_-300x300-1.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Imaginationtime.cover_-300x300-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My new album of fun, silly, imaginative and empowering songs for kids, tackling topics such as hairless werewolves, fluffy dinosaurs, zombie ballerinas and much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Braedyn M. comments, \u201c<em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>is an up-beat and peppy musical album, combining topics such as zombies and ballerinas to create an adventure that keeps kids guessing, \u2018What\u2019s next?\u2019 Made by children\u2019s musician and author Patrick Adams, this goofy collection of songs is designed to spark imagination in kids, and keep them active.\u201d&nbsp; Kinsley H. adds, \u201c<em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>has youthful songs that are full of unexpected lyrics. All of the music involves silly topics like the song \u201cPurple Pepperoni Pizza.\u201d This is my favorite song, and it reminds me a lot of Sheb Wooley\u2019s \u201cPurple People Eater.\u201d The words are catchy and easy to remember. I can totally see little kids being inspired to try to order purple food!\u201d See their full reviews below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagination Time with Patrick<br>By Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GkJ1XkPoRBw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zombie-Ballerina-cover-art-300x300-1.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12312\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zombie-Ballerina-cover-art-300x300-1.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zombie-Ballerina-cover-art-300x300-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>is an up-beat and peppy musical album, combining topics such as zombies and ballerinas to create an adventure that keeps kids guessing, \u201cWhat\u2019s next?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Made by children\u2019s musician and author Patrick Adams, this goofy collection of songs is designed to spark imagination in kids, and keep them active. &nbsp;It wonderfully showcases what you can do with a bit of creativity, and loads of fun. It takes kids on a journey from the Milky Way, to an underwater airplane, and wherever they can think of.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puppy-Cat-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12314\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puppy-Cat-cover-art-300x300-2.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puppy-Cat-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These songs are definitely a fun experience! &nbsp;I would not have thought songs like \u201cPuppy Cat,\u201d \u201cFootball Bat\u201d or \u201cFluffy Dinosaur\u201d could exist. &nbsp;Despite the unusual titles they are actually very catchy songs, with most of them having a pop or techno beat to them. &nbsp;My favorite song is \u201cFluffy Dinosaur\u201d &#8212; the lyrics go into great detail explaining what it would be like to be a \u201cFluffasaurus Rex.\u201d They actually don\u2019t seem too scary. &nbsp;You can tell that Patrick had a very fun time making this album. He definitely has the heart of a child. &nbsp;The songs definitely seem whimsical and quirky, with most having a <em>Dr. Seuss <\/em>feel to them.&nbsp;They cover a wide range of topics that kids are interested in, from unicorns, to werewolves, and nearly everything in between. &nbsp;The sound quality is very good, and not muffled or blurred. &nbsp;It comes across quite clear and understandable despite the out of the box lyrics. &nbsp;The whole album is unusual from start to finish, and entertaining at the same time. Patrick talks, or sings, about being yourself.&nbsp; Through song, he lets his audience know that there is no one like you, and encourages you to go out and show the world what you can do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Unicorn-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12316\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Unicorn-cover-art-300x300-2.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Unicorn-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The album\u2019s message is that things aren\u2019t always as they seem. &nbsp;Though a hairless werewolf or a zombie ballerina might seem scary at first, there is no doubt that these silly creatures\u2019 main goal is to have fun, and enjoy life. &nbsp;There is no bad language in this album, and nothing to be worried about (unless you are weary of an alien dance party!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. <em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>is available now with online retailers or streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagination Time with Patrick<br>By Kinsley H., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F-Zf8uCXGxk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Underwater-Airplane-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12318\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Underwater-Airplane-cover-art-300x300-2.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Underwater-Airplane-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>is an album full of imagination. My five-year old self would have really enjoyed these songs. It is perfect for younger audiences who want to be silly and have fun. The lyrics discuss everything from hairless werewolves to fluffy dinosaurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Adams is a singer and creator of children\u2019s music. His latest album, <em>Imagination Time with Patrick<\/em>, empowers kids through creative oddities such as a puppy cat, a peanut butterfly, and zombie ballerinas. The songs are designed to make kids laugh and explore all areas of their imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IT.Fluffy-Dinosaur-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12320\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IT.Fluffy-Dinosaur-cover-art-300x300-2.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IT.Fluffy-Dinosaur-cover-art-300x300-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>has youthful songs that are full of unexpected lyrics. All of the music involves silly topics like the song \u201cPurple Pepperoni Pizza.\u201d This is my favorite song, and it reminds me a lot of Sheb Wooley\u2019s \u201cPurple People Eater.\u201d The words are catchy and easy to remember. I can totally see little kids being inspired to try to order purple food!&nbsp; There are also opportunities for the creation of cute dance moves to the tune of \u201cAlien Dance Party\u201d and \u201cZombie Ballerina.\u201d Some of this music would even be great for brain breaks in elementary classrooms as well as surprise performances in listeners\u2019 living rooms. There is some educational value in a few of the songs. For example, kids can learn about the eight planets in \u201cSpace Train\u201d as well as the dwarf planet, Pluto. Songs like \u201cFluffy Dinosaur\u201d and \u201cPuppy Cat\u201d are full of describing words that can help develop creative writing skills.&nbsp; The music does have some unappealing characteristics. The songs can be monotone and repetitive. It is more speaking than singing. The rhythms are very electronic and do not seem to have the same quality of mainstream music. They also are long, so it can be easy to tire of hearing the same lyrics. However, these things make the tunes catchy and easy for young minds to&nbsp;remember.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Underwater-Airplane-cover-art-300x300-4.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12322\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Underwater-Airplane-cover-art-300x300-4.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Underwater-Airplane-cover-art-300x300-4.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The album\u2019s message is to use your imagination. There are no creatures or ideas too small that can\u2019t be activated in young minds. It also encourages children to get off of technology and to unleash their fun power that is already inside of them .The music is kid-friendly and parents do not have to worry about any bad language or content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Imagination Time with Patrick <\/em>3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 5. The album is available now on Streaming and Online Retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more film reviews by our auspicious KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\">https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4RtCKtLpdqU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My new album of fun, silly, imaginative and empowering songs for kids, tackling topics such as hairless werewolves, fluffy dinosaurs, zombie ballerinas and much more!<br \/>\nKIDS FIRST! Film Critic Braedyn M. comments, \u201cImagination Time with Patrick is an up-beat and peppy musical album, combining topics such as zombies and ballerinas to create an adventure that keeps kids guessing, \u2018What\u2019s next?\u2019 Made by children\u2019s musician and author Patrick Adams, this goofy collection of songs is designed to spark imagination in kids, and keep them active.\u201d  Kinsley H. adds, \u201cImagination Time with Patrick has youthful songs that are full of unexpected lyrics. All of the music involves silly topics like the song \u201cPurple Pepperoni Pizza.\u201d This is my favorite song, and it reminds me a lot of Sheb Wooley\u2019s \u201cPurple People Eater.\u201d The words are catchy and easy to remember. 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