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This tape will make you want to "run, jump, skip, and sing!"
This is another great tape for children! While it doesn't have voices from "Barney & Friends" cast members, it is still a great tape! It contains old favorites as well as some new songs. ... Read more

Album Description

A heartwarming and tender collection of Armenian lullabies and night songs, including traditional selections as well as original compositions.

As night falls, moonlight shimmers upon a world where a mother sings an "oror" (lullaby) for her little one.Like music, the language of a mother's love is universal, and the sentimental themes of this CD speak to the hopes and dreams of every family, culture, and nation.Featuring songs written by her parents Annig Zindarsian and Earl Zindars, the CD offers an interesting blend of styles with crossover appeal into the genres of folk, jazz, and classical music.The CD also features several traditional Armenian melodies, as well as some re-discovered treasures of Armenian music.A special treat is a recording of Helene singing an Armenian "sharagan" (church hymn) when she was only 3 years old. ... Read more

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Traditional heritage honored by elegant performance
With the voice of an angel, Miss Zindarsian pays homage to her family and her Armenian heritage with this collection of seductive melodies. As a non-Armenian, and someone who enjoys owning very few recordings of soprano voice, I was caught off guard by the beauty of these songs, and even more so by the way she sculpts the melodic lines and lyrical phrases into an end result that is nothing short of captivating. The Armenian language is not as inherently musical as Latin or Italian, but in these recordings, the artist weaves the words in a delicate and graceful manner, enabling the audience to quite literally feel the authors' (including members of the Zindarsian family) love of their heritage, faith, and family. Magical talent revealing a magical people with a magical heart. Most recommended. ... Read more

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Too little songs
I was disappointed by this CD as I was expecting song after song, which I have come to expect from other Barney CDs, which my daughter has been listening to and loving for over a year now. Although having "white sound" in between songs may be helpful to younger babies, it just makes my toddler (and me too!) anxious to hear the next melody. Not recommended for toddlers, even if they are Barney fans.

BETTER THAN A BEDTIME STORY
This CD is great and so relaxing. I just love the soft melodies and nature sounds. It gives the wonderful feeling of sleeping under the stars while making you feel warm and cozy inside. Parents will enjoy this CD over and over again, not to mention it is a great way to put the kids to bed with happy thoughts. ... Read more

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It is wonderful to dance with your kids
It is a great CD I recommend to any parent who would like to see their kids jumping, dancing and singing along with her. We love it, and play the CD almost every night to let our kids jump up and down with a lot of laugh and smile in their faces. It is a lot more fun and involving than putting them infront of the tube.

Preschool teacher loves this cd!
Marcy Marxer's songs and voice are lovely, easy to listen to over and over. I love her rendition of If You're Happy, it is so melodic. Beautiful Day often brings tears to my eyes it is so pretty and sweet. I bought the cd on a whim at a trade conference because she was there signing them - boy am I glad I did! It's one of my favorites now and I have a *bunch* of children's music. As a teacher I think I've heard it all! I highly recommend it for teachers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers as well as parents. Check it out! ... Read more

Amazon.com

The true test of whether a lullaby collection holds up happens mid-morning: If, after breakfast, the songs soothe and placate--if they insinuate themselves into a peaceful day instead of sending you face-first into the nearest lumpy pillow--it's a keeper. In more than a dozen releases, Ellipsis Arts has yet to fail this test, butLullabies for a Small World scores particularly high. The world designation makes it a catch-all for the best compositions from previous records. The word "beautiful" rarely takes on so many qualifiers--the U.S.-derived "Lullaby for Erin" is achingly so, the Ukranian "Zavishu Ja Kolysochku" hauntingly, the Russian "Spyat Ustalie Egrushki" sweetly, and the French "Fais Dodo" is quaintly, quirkily beautiful. As with all Ellipsis products, a pop-up sleeve inside the case nestling the liner notes ups an already stunning presentation--few records will look prettier tied in ribbon. --Tammy La Gorce ... Read more

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Super CD!
We bought this CD for my 15 month old who has just become a Barney Fan. She loves it. Its probably also good for 2-4 year olds also. We play it in the car, at bedtime and just to dance around the house. It has 25 songs , so it goes for a while. The songs are all classics , so you can enjoy them even if you don't watch Barney. ... Read more

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Great CD's for Baby!
I've given these CD's as gifts before but have never heard them until as a new Aunt we played them for my nephew. They are so soothing and easy to listen to. Great to play in the background for the baby to listen to or to help soothe a baby to sleep. They're very relaxing and soothing for Mom too! I highly recommend them as gifts or for your own baby! ... Read more