Staff Picks
Hey Diddle Diddle, the Cat and the...Electric Guitar?
- Diana K.
- Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Collection
As a new mom, I was delighted to discover that children's music has come a long way from Wee Sing and Raffi. Modern "kindie" music spans genres and covers topics from the joys of cheese to dealing with bullies. You might find yourself playing some tracks even when your kids aren't around (I know I do!) Here are a few staff favorites from our collection.
Let All the Children Boogie a Tribute to David Bowie.
Published in 2016
An all-ages album celebrating the music and inexhaustible creativity of David Bowie. Each of the diverse group of participating artists recorded a new interpretation of a favorite Bowie song, with the aim of sharing his legacy and message of inclusion with a new generation of listeners.
Picnic Playground Musical Treats from Around the World.
Published in 2009
Enjoy musical flavors from all over the world with a collection of songs from Africa, Europe, Canada, and America.
The Rough Guide to African Lullabies
Published in 2011
Fascinating Creatures
Published in 2006
Collection of original fun and folksy songs about fascinating creatures, people, things and activities for children.
Family Time
Published in 2009
Grammy winner and reggae icon Ziggy Marley creates his first children's album with several special guests, including Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, and Willie Nelson.
Little Seed Songs for Children by Woody Guthrie.
Published in 2012
In Little Seed, Elizabeth Mitchell embraces the gentle genius of America's musical bard Woody Guthrie, reminding us of how the loving bonds between parent and child endure and are strengthened through song. Moved by Guthrie's simple yet profound songs created for his daughter, and his ability to inhabit both the perspective of a loving, protective parent and the voice of a freewheeling child, Mitchell makes them her own, joined by family and friends to offer us a re-imagined rendition of classic.
Can You Canoe?
Published in 2012
"On June 1st 2011, The Okee Dokee Brothers began a month-long canoe trip at the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Lake Itasca, Minnesota. After thirty days of camping, canoeing, filming and writing the songs that make up this album, Joe and Justin eventually ended up downstream at the St. Louis Arch.
Hot Air
Published in 2015
Recess Monkey takes to the skies in an ambitious, multi-layered album of songs that feature complex orchestrations, high-energy hooks, and clever lyrics for the whole family.