styles of music kids like best; Pop and Hip Hop, and hired some of the freshest new singers and rappers to perform songs that actually teach kids classroom subjects. Now parents and educators have a tool to take advantage of children's natural ability to learn pop and rap lyrics! Mind Games features songs designed to help children (ages 6 to 13) learn a variety of subjects, including: grammar (punctuation, verbs, and adjectives), mathematics (fractions and the metric system), and geography. Also included is a bonus track called "Open The Door." This inspirational song encourages kids to study hard and not be afraid or embarrassed to achieve academic excellence. All of the selections on the "Mind Games" CD are fully produced, professional ra...  (less)

of the famous Sugar Plum Fairy music, children are transported into the magical House of Music, where they are greeted by Usmus, the adorable talking claxon. Usmus invites children to help save the Nutcracker from the curse of the evil witch, and turn him back into a Prince. Usmus shows children around the Main Game Room, where many objects, toys and musical instruments are strewn about. Behind each object there is a different room where a fascinating musical adventure awaits children! To save the Nutcracker players must visit nine different game rooms of the magical House of Music and win nine individual music games that will challenge, delight and enlighten kids and adults alike. After winning each game, the player is awarded a...  (less)

songs, chants, rhythms, rhymes, poems, dances, and games involving counting, snapping, clapping, and skipping. The majority of the songs and poetry on this recording are Ella’s own compositions, and the others are those of friends she has made in her travels. A fun, interactive collection of songs, Growing Up With Ella Jenkins is ideal for boys and girls ages 3-9. Notes and lyrics, 41 minutes  (less)

music, caught these songs in fine fashion, even with the limitations of his audio equipment. The title track, recorded twice at different tempos, is robust and widely familiar to kids as both a game and a song on Smilin' Island of Song , a winning kids' recording by Cedella Marley Booker (Bob Marley's mother). There are dozens of tracks on the CD, each of which conveys the spirit of sing-along play in numerous manifestations. Kids thrill at the sound of their distant peers' voices, and Brown Girl makes an excellent educational tool for those interested in international cultures and a fun play tool for those interested in.... playing. --Andrew Bartlett  (less)

be polite, to channel their energy in productive ways, and to find the positive side of everything - including monsters! Bravo Who? Brian Dwyer is an established, award-winning entertainer who has performed thousands of shows coast to coast. Whether combining education and fun on the stage or working with talented groups such as Ringling, Big Apple, the Boston Red Sox, or Children's Hospital Clown Care, his passion and dedication shine through. In addition to singing and making music, he enjoys stiltwalking, hosting game shows, performing illusions, juggling, and making people (and himself) laugh. Rick Pantano has loved music since his first moment in the spotlight at age five. His life has been filled with all sorts of dynamic ...  (less)

like speaking Pig Latin in Spanish-- even a song in American Sign Language! The enclosed lyric booklet also offers some interesting educational facts about the English language.  (less)

Dvd-rom for the Kids to Play on the Computer.  (less)

in Wonderland turns the standard sugar-coated children's fare on its head to deliver a 12-pack of songs that are both edgy and educational. From rock to calypso to punk to europop and styles in between, Alex the Seal's music covers a wide range of sounds as he sings about many hard-hitting topics facing children, such as schoolyard games, world geography, and math.  (less)