2008 Kidz Music Reviews

Albums Nominated for Grammys in 2008
albums by Various Artists

“And the Envelope Please!”

Under the Grammy Awards Best Musical Album For Children category this year, we are honored to have:

Chickens, Buck Howdy with BB, Prairie Dog Entertainment, 2007; CD $13.99; website www.buckhowdy.com. See my review here: http://kidzmusic.com/reviews2007b.htm#2007 08 

Experience…101, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Appleseed Recordings, 2007; CD $15.00; website www.appleseedrec.com. See my review here: http://kidzmusic.com/reviews2007b.htm#2007_08 

A Green And Red Christmas, The Muppets (Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell, producers), Walt Disney Records, 2006; CD $9.99; website www.disneyrecords.com. “Great songs, tip-top production, the Muppets! Your Honor, I rest my case.” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

I Wanna Play, Bill Harley, Round River Records, 2007; CD $15.00; website www.billharley.com. “Bill Harley is a national treasure – when there’s a Kidzmusic Hall of Fame he won’t have to cut in line!” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

My Green Kite, Peter Himmelman, Rounder Records, 2007; CD $14.98; www.rounder.com. See my review here: http://kidzmusic.com/reviews2007a.htm#2007_03 

The Velveteen Rabbit – Love Can Make You Real, Various Artists (Don Sebesky & Janina Serden, producers), Brown Barn Records, 2007; CD $15.00: www.thevelveteenrabbitcd.com. “A timeless story, impeccably performed – a must-have for families!” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

And the envelope please... It's The Muppets A Green And Red Christmas! Congratulations Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell! Fans, check out many of these great artists at www.kidzmusic.com.

Also check out:

Mathmosis, Jennifer Tuttle, Brain Party, Inc, 2007; $18.95 CD; website www.mathmosis.com. “A fun and educational way for youngsters to learn counting techniques that will have them getting down with multiples and rockin’ to the head of the class – a good tool for parents and teachers alike.” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

‘Shakin’ In Chicago’, Thaddeus Rex, Thaddeus Rex, Inc., 2008; $16.98 CD; website www.thaddeusrex.com. “A tasty take on the joys of reading and the creative process with plenty of silliness and musical mayhem for all!” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com.

My Green Shoes, Miss Sherri, Miss Sherri Records, 2006; $15.00 CD; website www.honeychildmusic.com. "Strong vocals and production values highlight an eclectic set of hi-hop pop-rock tunes from shoes to blues with many dazzling departures in between!" John Wood, Kidzmusic.com. 

Simple Science, Peter Weatherall, Kidsinglish Productions, 2007; $15.00 CD & DVD; website www.kidsinglish.com. "Fifteen bouncy pop tunes that break down lofty scientific principles into bite-sized digestible lessons and makes them…well, simple and fun!" John Wood, Kidzmusic.com.