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Acclaimed by teachers, therapists, and parents, this value-added package contains a full length recording of beloved songs by legendary composers (Jacques Brel, Stephen Sondheim, Carol Hall, and more) and a 36-page picture book in a gift box. Featuring hits from the roaring 20's, folk ballads, cabaret and standards rarely heard by children. Children delight in the fast-paced "Carousel", the ... More

Acclaimed by teachers, therapists, and parents, this value-added package contains a full length recording of beloved songs by legendary composers (Jacques Brel, Stephen Sondheim, Carol Hall, and more) and a 36-page picture book in a gift box. Featuring hits from the roaring 20's, folk ballads, cabaret and standards rarely heard by children. Children delight in the fast-paced "Carousel", the whimsical "Pretty Baby", and ballads like Stephen Sondheim's "Not While I'm Around" and "Danny Boy". These songs cover a wide range of feelings - tenderness, joy, coping with separation and playfulness are explored. The all acoustic recording is accompanied by a high quality 36-page Picture Book with lyrics set to 15 photographs by renowned children's photographer, Susan Szasz, ("The Unspoken Language of Children" and exhibitions including the "The Family of Man") and a forward message by bestselling author and physician, Dr. Bernie Siegel ("Love, Medicine & Miracles" and "Peace, Love and Healing"). Features all acoustic live performances as an ensemble in the recording studio. Musicians include Richard Riccardi (arrangements and piano), Babatunde (drums and percussion), Paul Binkley (guitar and mandolin), Ruth Davies (acoustic bass) and Pennie (vocals). Engineered by Howard Johnston of Different Fur. Book and cassette/compact disc are packaged in a colorful gift box. A perfect gift item for that special child in your life.A calming influence on that long car ride or at the end of a busy day. Teachers can include it in a classroom unit on "feelings", "family and community" and "emotional literacy" themes. Ageless songs for all ages. Ideal for ages 0-8 years.

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