Album Description

Original songs by Kathy Byers for children and caregivers to enjoy repeatedly at home, in their cars, in libraries and schools and other group settings.

Cover by syndicated cartoonist, Rick Stromoski. Songs inspired by son Matthew. ... Read more

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Do you wish you could fly?
I highly recommend this CD for children of all ages. The original music and lyrics are captivating. The BooBoo song is fun and one my children now sing when they get hurt. Smells Like Winter creates wonderful imagery that I enjoy as much as my children. Kathy Byers has a voice that appeals to both children and adults. This is one of my favorite children's CDs!

Great new Folk sound Kids and their Parents will enjoy
Upbeat, appealing folk songs brimming with heart, whimsy and spirit that children ages 3-8 years will especially enjoy. This CD has a warm, gentle sound that also delights and soothe sressed parents, like me! There's a great mix of vocals and instrumentals on tracks like Beaches and Whistle, Clap with an infectious beat that your kids will want to listen to again and again. If you enjoy the music of Joanie Bartels or Judy Collins, you should enjoy Kathy Byers' CD too. ... Read more

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SOOTHE AND CONSOLE YOUR CRYING INFANT WITH OUR NEW CLASSICAL MUSIC CD , "MUSICAL PACIFIER".Features selections from Schumann, Mozart, Clementi, Bach, and many others specially orchestrated just for babies and toddlers by our two time Emmy Award Winning Composer. Includes music from the AWARD WINNING "BABY PRODIGY" DVD, a Parenting Magazine "Best Pick", 2003 Vacation Toy of the Year & winner of the coveted 10 Best Audio/Video Tapes/CDs awards for 2003. ... Read more

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WE LOVE THIS MUSIC
Our baby absolutely loves this cd. In fact, we listen to it a few times a day. She loves listening to it before bedtime and in the car. One time she was screaming so loud and I put the CD in the CD player in she instantaneously calmed down. She was relaxed in a matter of seconds. If you are in need of a delightful, calming and soothing CD then you must get this. I really enjoy listening to it myself!! It's one of the best baby CD's that's come a long in a long time. I look foward to many more products from this company. ... Read more

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Not very good
This CD isn't that good. There are much better ones. We like "Crib Notes"($9) and "Lullabies"($4). So does our 2 year old daughter and 8 month old son. Please consider other CDs like the 2 we mentioned before. They're available from Target, too.

Peacefully Beautiful.
I purchased this 9 years ago when my daughter was 4 yrs. old. We listened to it and sang along with it, together. She even liked to go to sleep (night and nap time) while it was playing.
Pamala has a clear, crisp, and soothing voice. It would make a great baby shower gift. ... Read more

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Kids will enjoy...however..
Read the fine print- these are not performed by the original artists, but rather by the Countdown Kids, who are really not kids at all. The collection is good, kids will likely enjoy it, however adults may be rather annoyed to hear second rate singers attempt to sing, for example, like Elton John in "The Circle of Life." Others songs are performed very well, though I had hoped these would be the Disney classics sung by kids like the cover leads you to believe. My daughter likes it fine and that's all that matters. Fine for the money, but not an awesome collection. ... Read more

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Cute but...
I agree that the VHS or DVD would be a better bet. The CD is very upbeat and fun, but there is quite a bit of dialog, which for the younger set, may be more entertaining in a visual format. However, if you are looking for a terrific CD for the car, and your little one loves Barney, then this is a good bet.

Cris Cunningham

We Love Barney
If your child likes Barney then they will love this one! The music is very upbeat. My daughter just recently started asking for the music instead of videos and she loves this CD.

I should have purchased a VHS or DVD instead of this.
I think my son would have enjoyed watching Barney and his friends since holiday songs rather than just listen to them. It is a very upbeat tape/CD and your young children will probably like it. We just don't play it very often because it can (and does) get on your nerves.

If you're looking for Barney holiday-stuff, I would suggest a video rather than just the music. That's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

A wonderful holiday tape!
If your child loves Barney, this is a wonderful holiday tape. It's songs are upbeat and if your child is starting to get excited about Christmas and the holiday season, they will enjoy this tape. ... Read more

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Rocks?
This CD does not rock. It is filled with soft, kiddy ballads that CANNOT, in any way, be called rock. BJ's voice is horribly shrill, and Barney's "Oom-Day-Day-Doo" is annoying on the song Rock N Roll Star. Not a rock album at all.

Doesn't rock, okay for Barney fans
My big objection is that the voice of BJ is too shrill on this CD, to the point of being painful during the more Rock n Roll section. Some of the songs are pretty good Barney songs; I prefer the second half with more traditional Barney songs, especially some of my daughter's favorites like "Squishy, squashy Washy" - a song we always have to stop and dance for.

Barney Really Does Rock!
This is a most refreshing update of many of Barney's older songs and some great new ones too. I am enjoying this CD as much as my 4 year old. We're both dancing around and boppin' to this great CD. Keep up the great work.

A Barney CD Kids and Adults Will Enjoy!!
The kids love it but the music is something adults will also enjoy. The songs have great beats along with great guitar, piano, and sax solos. Check it out! ... Read more

Album Description

The enchanting tones of the Japanese Shakuhachi bamboo flute,Combined with the Japanese Koto,piano, lush keyboards,classical guitar, rich percussion textures and voice.Nine soothing melodies from the folksong tradition of rural Japan, each individually crafted into exotic, modern arrangements. Beautiful sounds from an ancient culture for the contemporary listener.

Based on the melodies of the traditional Japanese lullabye, these songschange mood with each unique arrangement centered around the Shakuhachi.

Ranging from a Shakuhachi-Koto duet, or the majestic sounds of strings and a Bhuddist nun's voice, to classical guitar, piano, and moody percussives, the variety of eastern and western instuments combined with lush ambient production delivers a rich, rewarding listening experience.

Enjoyable by all, a child to the hippest world music connoiseur, the rich liner notes and striking packaging make this a CD to be treasured. ... Read more

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Flute lullabies
An adequate collection of music, but perhaps less satisfying than the Shakuhatchi Japanese Flute CD. This recording presents the listener with traditional lullabies, some of which are probably so well known that they are a little trite by virtue of over exposure. For those, however, who are unfamiliar with traditional Japanese music or with the haunting sounds of the bamboo flute, this would make a good place to start.

Beautiful, soothing music for deep relaxation
I love this album for calming myself down after a hard day's journey from the hallowed halls of academia. It's both soothing and interesting because of the Asian motif, and unlike most relaxation music available currently, it has an unusual imaginative flair. ... Read more

Album Description

Mike & Carleen McCornack's Parent’s Choice Gold Award Winner! This classic kid’s recording was called one of the 10 best traveling recordings by Sesame Street magazine! A children’s classic! Produced by Mike and Carleen McCornack, engineered by Don Ross, with cover art by Beverly Soasey. ... Read more

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We love "Andy's Little Umbrella"
Andy's Little Umbrella is a GREAT song, - one of the most charming childrens songs we have heard in ages. We are SO happy that we accidentally heard it on the Time Warner JUST For KIDS music channel anddecided to look it up on Amazon and found the CD...and decided to getit.The McCornack's make beautiful music that adults can enjoy as much aschildren. We know because we are a granddaughter and grandmother and bothlove the McCornack's singing. From: Sophia Bamert and Barbara Seaman.

Not just for kids
I've followed this couple as best i could since the 1970's. this ablum brings back many memories. I've enjoyed it on tape, until left in the sunto long. I think you'll like it too!

Mike and Carleen had an LP made inthe 70's a fantastic collection of folk music. Sadly I gave it to a goodfriend (at the time),darn I haven't seen the friend, worse I havent heardthe ablum.

A wonderful collection of songs and lullabies for everyone
Mike and Carleen McCornack demonstrate an excellent skill in blending wonderful harmonies along with great songwriting.Together they have created a joyful collection for both young and old alike.This recording is a special treat for those that enjoy folk music combined with smart songs for children. ... Read more

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Cheesy.
A big disappointment. I can only reiterate the other negative review. The song "Mary Did You Know" I would not want to hear more than once in my lifetime. Distasteful.--though, once again, the kids like it. I tell them I don't and we can't hear it. I find it unbearable.

One of the best
This is one of the best Christmas CD's I've heard in a long time. It's varied and that's why I like it. My daughter also likes it because it has children singing and she can relate better to that than some of the orchestrated Christmas CD's with a Tenor singing O Holy Night. Some of the voices on this CD are absolutely beautiful especially "Angels we have Heard on High". "Jingle Bells" and "Rudolph" are just plain fun. I really enjoy this CD and like it better than most anything else out there. I will probably keep it for a long time.

Pretty Bad
On the plus side, the children like the songs sung by kids, which is why I bought, but this children singing is not the best.

It's a hodge podge of voices and styles. I like the songs that have a gospel feel; however, all the different voices all over the place, and the ad libbed words, and the arrangement, and the tempo, and just everything is a big disappointment.

It's just more of the crappy music one hears all over the place at Christmas time in the stores, which makes one weary of it all.

Nothing beautiful here, or even good for your children's musical ear.

They really spoil the 12 days of xmas. There are two silly adult voices, and two small unintelligible children whose singing lacks any musical quality.

Forget this one.

Quite a variety tossed onto one CD
There are a variety of singing styles on this recording. Some are fast paced and others are slow and mellow. Somehow it doesn't flow well, the collection seems jumbled and awkward.

"Jingle Bells" opens with a chorus sung by a toddler then goes into a chorus of children singing; it has a very fast tempo and is nerve-wracking. Rudolph the Reindeer is the "revised" version where there are additional lyrics such as "all of the other reindeers used to laugh and call you names--like silly head", etc. Adults sing some songs in a serious manner, some are young children (with not-superior singing voices) singing solo, and others are sung by choruses of children. Some songs have dialogue by Santa and children mingled inside of each song in between verses. Some songs are fast paced and almost nerve-wracking while others are slow, quiet and purely classical in nature.

I find that my children prefer the songs that are a fast tempo that are sung by the children while I like the quiet more classical songs sung by adults. The kids ask me to skip over the songs I enjoy and to repeat songs such as "Jingle Bells" a million times. I am still looking for a recording of popular songs such as "Rudolph" and "Jingle Bells" which are sung by adults and are just "normal" (vs. rock stars' personally stylized versions, country versions, zydego versions, etc.).

A GREAT Children's CD...
And very pleasant for parents to also listen to. I found myself listening to it even without my son... ... Read more

Album Description

Healing lullabies: what every heart should hear before it goes to sleep.Songs about the love, beauty, and power within you. Eight original songs written and performed by Colleen M. Clement.The last song "Nature Sings" contains an extra 20 minutes of extended relaxation.Gentle nature sounds provide a peaceful backdrop for letting your heart & mind wander through the messages of Dream Songs.This has appeal to adults as well as children. ... Read more

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A diamond unveiled! Your child's first musical experience.
New artist; exceptional talent. Clement hits the music industry with her debut "Dream Songs" for the youngest of us, opening her heart and touching our's with poetic mastery. Her silky, classic voice caresses our spirit with words of truth and nobility, as in "Waterfall" and "Reflection". Her message of gentle love resonates with angelic impetus in the moving, inspirational pieces "Soaring" and the peaceful "Nature Sings", with an extended finale of nature sounds certain to soothe our most restless moments. With "Dream Songs", Clement redefines children's music with sophisticated flair and is certain to be an upcoming favorite. ... Read more

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Love Talk & Lullabies features 20 tender and traditional lullabies interspersed with over 35 softly spoken messages of growth and love. This one-hour presentation is specifically designed to aid children in developing early positive behavioral traits as they gradually fall into a peaceful slumber.

The first group of songs on Love Talk & Lullabies features gracefully woven declarations of peace, acceptance, and love along with the sweet vocal sounds of children and adults for optimum relaxation.

The last thirty minutes of Love Talk & Lullabies includes more comforting affirmations and soft instrumental lullabies in order to induce a deep and soothing sleep.

Love Talk & Lullabies truly helps newborns and young children gradually fall into a peaceful and inspirational slumber, while providing maximum relaxation for adults. ... Read more

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Finally...a lullaby tape that works
I have listened to many, many lullaby CDs in an effort to find something soothing to babies and not offensive to adults. Love Talk and Lullabies is the ONLY lullaby tape you'll ever need. It was recommended to me by a friend and she was right...this CD is awesome! I like playing the first 30 minutes while driving in the car, especially when my nieces and nephews are cranky or fussy. The sweet sound of mothers and children singing totally mesmerizes them and quickly calms them down. The last 30 minutes is ideal for naptime and bedtime because it puts them to sleep almost immediately and they wake up so happy, which makes ME happy. If you have kids, or nieces and nephews, and you want some peace and sleep, this is the CD to buy.

The best Baby CD in the world!
Love Talk & Lullabies is simply the best lullaby type that I have ever bought. The singing is beautiful and the instrumental portion is very relaxing. It's my favorite CD!

This CD makes a GREAT Baby Shower gift!
I received a CD of Love Talk & Lullabies and it was MY favorite gift. Everytime I play it the whole family always calms down. Everyone loves the sound of children's voices singing these lullabies. I personally enjoy the classic simplicity of the music and consider the positive affirmations to be "preventative medicine" in these complex and challenging times. I'm going to order a bunch of them and keep them on hand for a perfect, one-of-a-kind gift.

Sweet lullaby review
I have three children and have bought and listened to A LOT of lullby tapes. The problem is, most of them are too upbeat and don't really "lull" infants and young children at all. Love Talk & Lullabies is carefully and lovingly designed for calming dwon a fussy baby and gradually lulling them inoto a agently and peacaeful slumber. The first 30 seconds is great for the car. The last 30 seconds will DEFINITELY put a baby to sleep. Good for babies. Great for stressed out Mommies and Daddies. It really is the best baby CD that I have ever bought!

Wonderfully Soothing from the the Heart!
I loved this lullabuy CD. It doesn't just have soothing sounds and music to lull your little one to sleep but adds Cynthia Goodman's soothing and and reasuring voice. Her words are what you would wish for your child to recieve from your own heart. Listening to her words combined with the music puts you in the same wonderful contentment as your child. I never grow tired listening to it! ... Read more