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Music for Little People Recordings

Celebration Series
Lullabies

 


Birthday Party! Singalong
-  those special occasions and holidays that are so hard to find music for. A party concept throughout, this CD features a blend of original and traditional birthday songs performed by our adorable toddlers, capturing the essence of a birthday party from the child’s initial greeting of guests to its fun conclusion! Perfect for birthday celebrations in the classroom or at home. (Ages 2-8)

Length: 37:26

Come To My Party The Freeze Dance If It's Your Birthday & You Know It Let's Make A Cake
The Balloon Game Ring Around the Rosie I Wish It Was My Birthday Happy Birthday
Hokey Pokey It's Yer Birthday Piñata Thank You Song
Pin The Tail/Tingalayo      

#2659 $11.98 $5.99


Circle Time: Songs & Rhymes for the Very Young CD with Lisa Monet
. The thirty tried-and-true songs on this CD will delight  the young child in your life. It's a great way to introduce them to popular childhood tunes. Lisa Monet's sunny soprano voice and folk guitar combine to make circle time, or twirling around the house, fun!

Parents' Choice Gold Award

1. If You're Happy And You Know It 7. Here Is The Beehive 13. The Little Teapot 19. 5 Little Sea Shells 25. Two Little Blackbirds
2. Four Little Ducks 8. Where Is Thumbkin? 14. Jump Into The Circle 20. The More We Get Together 26. Old Mr. Woodpecker
3. Open/Shut Them 9. Itsy Bitsy Spider 15. The Muffin Man 21. Teddy Bear 27. ABC Song
4. Little Red Caboose 10. Little Mouse Creeping 16. Circle Time 22. Baa Baa Black Sheep 28. Head And Shoulders
5. 5 Little Speckled Frogs 11. Fuzzy Wuzzy 17. Three Little Ducks 23. Here Is A Bunny 29. 1-2 Buckle My Shoe
6. Take A Bus 12. All Through The Town 18. Gack-Goo 24. This Old Man 30. Rain Song

#1857 $15.98 $9.98


A Flower Fairy Alphabet CD
- Nothing seems to tickle the imagination of children more than visions of the fairy world. Almost 100 years ago, world-renowned artist and poet, Cicely Mary Barker, created an amazing world of illustrations and poems bringing flower fairies to life. This recording is based on her fairy poems.

Renaissance and Celtic melodies are woven together to create a harmonious symphony. Harps, recorders, penny whistles, and a wide array of acoustic instruments complement the delicate, delightful and whimsical voices of the "fairies".

Ages 5-Adult. Length: 50:12
 

1. Apple Blossom Fairies 5. The Eyebright Fairy 9. The Iris Fairy 13. Mallow Fairy 17. Queen of the Meadow Fairy 21. Vetch Fairy
2. Bugle Fairy 6. Fuchsia Fairy 10. The Jasmine Fairy 14. Nasturtium Fairy 18. The Ragged Robin Fairy 22. Wallflower Fairy
3. Columbine Fairy 7. Gorse Fairies 11. Kingcup Fairy 15. Orchis Fairy 19. The Strawberry Fairy 23. The Yellow Deadnettle Fairy
4. Double Daisy Fairy 8. Herb Twopence Fairy 12. Lily-Of-The-Valley Fairy 16. Pansy Fairy 20. The Thrift Fairy 24. Zinnia Fairy

#3604 $15.98 $13.99



World Party: Songs from All Over the World Chosen Just for You
-  Scoot across the equator, leap through the longitudes, and canvass every country in between for cultural gold -- it'll turn up here in the form of unforgettable rhythms. Kids have a hand in each track, be it Brazil's juicy jazz-meets-samba bossa nova, Spain's floaty flamenco, or the Caribbean's kicked-back salsa and calypso. Though designed for children, this CD will appeal to all ages.
 
1. HOY ES TU CUMPLEANOS!
   Today Is Your Birthday - Rumba flamenca from Spain
9. VALPARAÖSO
   A song in the merengue  rhythm about a famous port city in Chile
2. MADRASTI HILOUA
  My Sweet School -Traditional song from Morocco
10. TUE TUE
    Traditional song from Ghana
3. VAMOS AL CARIBE
  Let's Go To the Caribbean -Salsa and calypso rhythms
11. PAJARILLO VERDE
    Little Green Bird -Traditional song from Venezuela
4. AWIMBOWE
   Traditional song from South Africa
12. HIJA MIA, MI QUERIDA
    My Dearest Daughter -Traditional Sefardic song from Spain
5. CANTA, CANTA HERMANITO
   Sing, Sing Little Brother -Bossa nova from Brazil
13. TANTI AUGURI
    Congratulations -Tarantella, traditional dance from Southern Italy
6. ARKADASIM
   The Friends -Traditional song from Central Asia in Turkish language
14. SAMBAHIA
    A samba from Brazil
7. JOYITA ANDINA -  Little Andean Jewel from Chile 15. HAVE FUN! VIEL SPASS! PASALO BIEN!
8. EPO I TAI TAI E
  I'll Be Happy -Traditional Maori song from New Zealand
 


Length: 56:36

#3620 $12.98 $11.99


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Celebration Series

 


A Child's Celebration of America CD
- Celebrate America’s musical diversity, with music ranging from contemporary to folk, from Broadway salutes to patriotic marches and finally, our national anthems. Called the "great melting pot", America has many cultures, races and religions that have come together for the freedom and opportunity ensured us by our forefathers. We've also included fun facts about America’s history and a trivia question that relates to each song. It's fun for families and a great opportunity to spend time with the little ones to listen and learn about this great, "Big Country"!

NAPPA Gold Winner!

1. Big Country - Little Texas
2. Follow The Flag - Randy Newman
3. Back in the USA - Linda Ronstadt
4. Swanee River Rock - Ray Charles
5. Shenandoah/Sail Away - Jane Silberry
6. Cotton Fields - Buckwheat Zydeco
7. Ol' Man River - Paul Robeson
8. This Land Is Your Land - The Weavers
9. Yankee Doodle Dandy - James Cagney
10. Seventy-Six Trombones - From the Music Man
11. Stars and Stripes Forever - Killer Cadet Band
12. America (My Country 'Tis of Thee - Spirit of Freedom Singers
13. Battle Hymn of the Republic National Philharmonic Orchestra
14. America The Beautiful National - Philharmonic Orchestra

#3256 $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Christmas
- Enjoy the holidays with this humorous collection of Christmas songs. Share songs from your childhood and some modern tunes as well. (Though I really like Odds Bodkin, I'm not fond of his song, The Takeover Before Christmas).

1. Everyone's A Kid At Christmas Time - Stevie Wonde
2. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
3. Frosty The Snowman - The Roches
4. Jingle Bells - Don Charles Presents The Singing Dogs
5. Takeover Before Christmas, The - Odds Bodkin
6. All I Want For Christmas - Spike Jones
7. Nothing But A Child - Robin Williams/Linda Williams
8. Arbolito - Tish Hinajosa (in English)
9. Behold That Star - Pete Seeger
10. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry & The Pinafores
11. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
12. I'm Gettin' Nuttin' For Christmas - Art Moony
13. Christmas In Hollis - Run DMC
14. Up On The Housetop - Jackson Five

#1334 $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Country CD
- Country music’s brightest stars shine on this recording. From loving ballads to rollicking bootstompers, these songs bring home one of our greatest musical styles to kids, parents and just plain folk all across this big country. The songs are diverse, from an Appalachian lullaby to a more contemporary song by Faith Hill.

Length: 45:25

1. Playin' In the Same Band - Charlie Daniels
2. I'm My Own Grandpaw - Chet Atkins
3. Get In Line - Tracy Byrd
4. Big Country - Little Texas
5. Before You Grow - Faith Hill
6. Grandma's Feather Bed - Brenda Lee
7. One Hundered Years From Now - Michael Martin Murphy
9. The Nature Of Things - Randy Travis
10. Family Is - Cleve Francis
11. Anishinabe (The People) - Bill Miller
12. Angel Kisses - Crystal Gayle
13. Big Country (Reprise)

#2764X $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Dance Music CD
- Move and groove to the sounds of the 1950's, 60's, and 70's music. Children will discover (and parents rediscover!) these familiar tunes of yester-year and have fun dancing to songs like The Twist by Chubby Checker. and children This memorable time period lives on through its music and dance and is a great companion piece to the best-selling A Child's Celebration of Rock 'n' Roll.

1. Fun, Fun, Fun - The Beach Boys
2. Twist, The - Chubby Checker
3. I Want You Back - The Jackson Five
4. Disco Duck - Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots
5. Party Lights - Claudine Clark
6. Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
7. Palisades Park - Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon
8. Barbara Ann - The Beach Boys
9. Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
10. Limbo Rock - Chubby Checker
11. I Ain't Got No Home - Clarence "Frogman" Henry
12. Monkey Time - Major Lance
13. No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry
14. Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs
15. Shake A Tailfeather - Taj Mahal & The Cultural Heritage Choir

#1792 $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Rock 'n' Roll
- Time travel with your youngsters back to a more innocent, playful time when a brand new rhythm rocketed through the soda fountains, dance halls and airwaves of America. Parents and grandparents can indulge in a bit of nostalgia as they share the original versions of songs that shaped their lives and young hearts. Gathered here are favorites that are kid-friendly with the original cuts by the likes of Bill Haley and the Comets, the Coasters, Bobby Darin, Johnny Otis, Shirley Ellis, and Richie Valens.

1. Rock Around the Clock
2. Charlie Brown
3. Splish Splash
4. Willie & the Hand Jive
5. Lollipop
6. Rockin' Robin
7. Alley Oop
8. Yakety Yak
9. Name Game
10.Purple People Eater
11.Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavor
12.Monster Mash
13.Sea Cruise
14.Get A Job
15.La Bamba


#080X $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Showtunes
An award-winning collection of stage and screen songs performed by the original Broadway or Hollywood casts. Includes songs from Peter Pan, Oliver!, The King and I, Bye Bye Birdie, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Sound of Music.

Total length approximately 38 minutes.

Oppenheim Gold Award

1. Do Re Mi - Julie Andrews
2. I'd Do Anything - M. Goodman/Cast Of Oliver!
3. Whistle A Happy Tune - Alan Amick/Constance Towers
4. If I Were A Rich Man - Zero Mostel
5. My Favorite Things - Julie Andrews
6. I Won't Grow Up - Mary Martin
7. Getting To Know You - Constance Towers
8. Consider Yourself - Michael Goodman/Bruce Prochnik
9. Put On A Happy Face - Dick Van Dyke/J. Leigh
10. I'm Flying - Mary Martin


CD: #7984 $15.98 $13.99



A Child's Celebration of Silliest Songs CD
- Celebrate "silly" with this collection of childhood classics sung by a wonderful assortment of well-known artists. Child performers are joined by Raffi, Julie Andrews, Shelley Duvall, Maria Muldaur, Little Richard and a host of others on this album, to rekindle treasured memories for kids over 30 and create new ones for the younger generation. Hilarious renditions are presented of timeless favorites.

1. Shake My Sillies Out - Raffi
2. I'm My Own Granpa - Chet Atkins (a)
3. Be Kind To Your Web Footed Friends 4. Three Little Fishies - Shelley Duvall
5. Beans and Cornbread - Taj Mahal & Linda Tillery, Tiny Tim
6. On Top Of Spaghetti - Little Richard
7. A Peanut On The Railroad Track
8. My Name Is Cheech The School Bus Driver - Cheech Marin
9. Heck, I'd Go! - Maria Muldaur
10.Ain't We Crazy - The Persuasions
11.The Riddle Song - Burl Ives
12.Be Kind To Your Web footed Friends (b)
13.They All Asked For You - Buckwheat Zydeco
14.John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
15.There's A Whole In The Bottom Of The Sea - Danny Kaye
16.Supercalifragillisticexpialidocious - Julie Andrews
17.Be Kind To Your Web footed Friends (c)

#2195 $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Song CD
- These original recordings by great artists represent the best of children's music in the past 50 years. Includes Peter, Paul and Mary; Danny Kaye; Anne Murray; James Taylor and more. Young and old alike will enjoy this CD.

Length: 45:05

Parents' Choice Honors, Oppenheim Gold Award

1. Puff (The Magic Dragon) - Peter, Paul & Mary
2. The Ugly Duckling - Danny Kaye
3. Hey Daddy - Anne Murray
4. Polly Wolly Doodle - Burl Ives & The Ray Charles Singers
5. Jelly Man Kelly - James Taylor
6. Little Red Caboose - Sweet Honey In The Rock
7. This Old Man - Pete Seeger
8. Skip To My Lou - John McCutcheon
9. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
10. House At Pooh Corner - Loggins & Messina
11. Garden Song - Maria Muldaur
12. Baby Beluga - Raffi
13. Banana Boat Song, The - Taj Mahal
14. Wynken, Blynken And Nod - The Doobie Brothers
15. St. Judy's Comet - Paul Simon

#7429 $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Song 2 CD
- The sequel to A Child's Celebration of Song, this collection of songs is rich in diversity of styles, rhythms, and instrumentation. From rock 'n' roll to country folk to popular, it includes songs from well-known artists that will get the whole family singing and dancing.

1. Iko Iko - Sam Wright
2. Yertle The Turtle - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. Thumbellina - Danny Kaye
4. Me And My Arrow - Harry Nilsson
5. Bananaphone - Raffi
6. Inchworm - Victoria Jackson
7. Choo Choo Boogaloo - Buckwheat Zydeco
8. Marvelous Toy, The - Tom Paxton
9. Playin' In The Same Band - Charlie Daniels
10. Flying Lesson - Michelle Shocked
11. Lion Sleeps Tonight, The (Mbube) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
12. All The Pretty Ponies - Kenny Loggins

#1121X $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of Soul
-Get in a "soulful" mood with original classics ranging from the lighter pop Detroit sound to the raw, spontaneous Memphis sound and on to the "blue-eyed" soul of groups such as the Rascals. It's a musical experience for the entire family and one that is guaranteed to rekindle memories whether slow-dancing at the prom or getting down and "funky" with the beat. 14 songs including Respect, Soul Man and Proud Mary. (Ages 3+)

1. Proud Mary (Ike & Tina Turner)
2. Get On The Good Foot (James Brown)
3. Rockin' Robin (Jackson Five)
4. Name Game( Linda Tillery)
5. Soul Man (Sam & Dave)
6. Tighten Up (Archie Bell & The Drells)
7. Friendship Train (Gladys Knight & The Pips)
8. Walkin' The Dog (Rufus Thomas)
9. Function At The Junction (Taj Mahal)
10.Respect (Aretha Franklin)
11.Chain Gang (Otis Redding)
12.It's A Beautiful Morning (The Rascals)
13.Barefootin' (Robert Parker)
14.Everyday People (Taj Mahal)


#2489 $15.98 $13.99


A Child's Celebration of the World CD
- From South Africa to the bayou and beyond, A Child's Celebration of the World includes Folk, Cajun, African-American, Italian, Calypso, Irish and even a Latin rap song - all presented in a fun way. The group, Sweet Honey in the Rock count in French, Japanese, Swahili, and Spanish.

1. Like Me And You - Raffi
2. Bon Jour - Papillion
3. Counting in French - Sweet Honey in the Rock
4. On a Vacation -The Chenille Sisters
5. Counting in Japanese - Sweet Honey in the Rock
6. The Unicorn - The Irish Rovers
7. Banana Boat Song - Taj Mahal
8. Italian Rhyme - Maria Muldaur
9. Counting in Swahili - Sweet Honey in the Rock
10. Pata Pata -Mariam Mekeba
11. Anishanabe - Bill Miller
12. Counting in Spanish -Sweet Honey in the rock
13. Fiesta Musical - Maria Medina-Serafin
14. Baby Jesus (in Italian) - Maria Muldaur
15. There Come Our Mothers - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
16. Kumbaya -Joan Baez
17. Fala Nina, Fala Nina - Maria Muldaur
18. Dreams of Harmony - Freyda Epstein

#1652 $15.98 $13.99


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Lullabies


Lullabies of Latin America CD
- A welcome respite for mothers and young ones alike, Lullabies of Latin America features a collection of fourteen exquisite poems, songs and lullabies performed by Cuban musician/producer, Maria Del Rey. These loved recordings, presented in both the Spanish and full English versions, are set to rich music, using authentic instruments from Latin American countries. The lyrics in both languages are included.
 
1. Meciendo 5. La Muneca  9. Duermete Mi Nino 13. Rocio 17. Come Little Child 21. Guardian Angel 25. Frogs
2. Ninito / Arroro Mi Nino 6. El Elefante 10. Abuelita 14. Toronjil 18. Rosy Child 22. Go To Sleep 26. Nana Of Seville
3. Negrito 7. Duermete Clavel 11. Rana 15. I Rock My Child 19. Negrito 23. My Little Doll 27. Dew Drop
4. El Angel De Mi Guarda 8. San Augustine 12. Nana Sevilla 16. The Elephant 20. St. Augustine 24. Grandmother 28. This Beautiful Child

#1938 $15.98 $13.99



Lullaby: 20th Anniversary Special Collectors Edition CD - Featuring Crystal Gayle, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Taj Mahal & More
Music for Little People celebrated their 20th birthday with this beautiful collection of timeless lullabies. 20 of their favorite lullabies, one for each year, performed by a star-studded line-up. 20 sweet lyrical melodies to calm your angel while awaiting the sandman.

List of songs

#3809 $9.98


Lullaby: A Collection
- A healing, soul-soothing collection perfect for calming an action-packed household at the end of a long day. This rich treasury is a mix of Celtic, Swedish, Jewish, Native American, South African, African-American, Japanese and Mexican melodies that lends serenity to a parent's special moments of quiet connection.

1. Swedish Lullaby - Susan Robbins
2. The Cradle Song - Karan Casey
3. A La Nanita Nana - Tish Hinojosa
4. Be Still My Child - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
5. Sakura - Freyda Epstein / Owayare - Freyda Epstein
6. All The Pretty Horses - Judy Collins
7. Lullaby - Take 6
8. Down By The Salley Gardens - Derek Bell
9. Sleep, Little One, Sleep - Kevin Locke
10. Sweet Lullaby - Deep Forest
11. Spirit Lullaby - Sweet Honey In The Rock
12. Common Thread - Bobby McFerrin

#0540 $15.98 $13.99


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The following recordings are not produced by Music for Little People,
but I've included them here since they are a collection of lullabies:

 


Chinese Lullabies CD
- The Beijing Angelic Choir sings melodies collected from different regions of China and Taiwan. The soothing music will lull babies and adults alike to sleep! It is also nice to play as peaceful background music.

While listeners won't learn Chinese from listening to this recording, it is an enjoyable exposure to gentle Asian music.

Songs are in Mandarin and other provincial dialects.

1. You-You-Zha (Man)
2. Clear Moon, Quiet Winds (Northeastern China)
3. Hammock Hanging Between Betel Trees (Guangdong)
4. Puyuma Lullaby (Taiwan)
5. Tu-Jia Lullaby (Hunan)
6. A-Ni-Qie-Er (Hani Tribe, Yunnan)
7. Kitty, Stop Meowing (Anhul)
8. Li Lullaby (Hainan)
9. Lullaby Of The Fisherman's Family (Guangxi)
10. Tibetan Lullaby (Western Tibet)
11. My Brother, Pu-Ru-Lai (Inner Mongolia)
12. A-Lai, Ba-Lang-Mu (Ulgur)


Length: 48 minutes.

#0640XX $16.98 15.99



Oyasumi - Goodnight
- Elizabeth Falconer (Parents' Choice Gold, NAPPA Gold Awards) - Elizabeth Falconer's koto music is magically paired with Aiko Shimada's voice. The lullabies are sung mostly in Japanese and are a very peaceful way for anyone - not just babies - to fall asleep. That said, you don't need a bedtime excuse to listen to these songs. They can be played anytime, but they are particularly soothing after a stressful day.

Highly recommended.

Pieces: Oborozuki yo, Furusato, Sakura, Sakura, Momiji, Takeda no Komoriuta, Aiko's Lullaby, Aka Tonbo, Aogeba Totoshi, Umi, Mimura no Angwa, Hatsu Yuki, Kirakira Boshi, Hama Chidori, Hagoromo no Komoriuta, Komoriuta, Oyasumi.

All ages. Total Playing Time: 57:33

#KW005 $13.00

 

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