Holiday Gifts: Dance & Sing Together

Hum, sing, and dance along with our favorite music for the whole-family. Check out these great NAPPA winners!

Dog on the Floor by Raffi

Beloved children’s entertainer Raffi ‘s 25th album for children embodies the qualities of fun, imagination and learning that have always animated his songs. Dog on the Floor’s themes include playtime (“Play Play Play”), affirmation (“The Way It Goes”) and the nurturing roles of family and community (“Love Grows Love,” “Market Day” and “It Takes A Village”).

Ages: infant – 8 years old

Winterland

GRAMMY® Award-winning The Okee Dokee Brothers embark on an experience of a lifetime as Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing celebrate the spirit of the winter season on their latest full-length studio album, Winterland. An exuberant yet introspective collection of 16 original songs exploring the wonders and beauty of winter. To help ensure that fans of The Okee Dokee Brothers can enjoy a lifetime of snowy winter exploration, they’re donating 10% of all Winterland CD sales.

Ages: for the entire family

“Kitty Cat Under My Wheelchair” by Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band

Kitty Cat Under My Wheelchair  introduces you to a new friend named Jamey who loves his cat and new puppy. Even though getting around in his wheelchair might have its challenges, Jamey shows us just how much fun a summer can be with his family and friends. He plays at the park, splashes in a pool, goes whale watching, makes a new friend and catches fireflies too. These recordings are imaginative, life-affirming and positive.

Ages: for the entire family

Five Little Oysters! with Sukey Molloy

Fifth in Sukey Molloy’s award winning musical collection, Five Little Oysters features favorite traditional family tunes and original songs. In keeping with Molloy’s up-close, cheery, participatory style, Five Little Oysters invites listeners into a personal, intimate world of familiar old time favorites. Molloy changes up the lyrics with lots of special effects, creative rhythmic nuances and colorful percussive textures and highlights educational fun with counting and farm animals.

Ages: 2-4 years old

“The Something of Love” by Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies

The Something of Love is a celebration of kindness and sharing, bringing kids and grownups together.  An uplifting, meaningful and dynamic album featuring Upbeat Reggae tunes with catchy melodies, nostalgic horns, funky bass and sweet guitar solos.

Ages: 5 – 8 years old

 

On a Roll by Tim Seston

In his new CD, On a Roll, Tim Seston inspires creativity and play while addressing some of the more challenging aspects of family life, tackling uncertainties and childhood fears in a warm and engaging way. Using a variety of musical styles, Seston is a skillful children’s artist who has taken his lyrics from his own life experiences.

Ages: 3 – 7 years old

Nothing Is Impossible

From the creators of the hit Story Pirates Podcast comes an album full of songs for kids that parents will love, too! Nothing Is Impossible features twelve infectious songs, written and performed by the Story Pirates, that are based entirely on stories written by KIDS!

Ages: pre-school  – 5th grade

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