Children's Music

Children learn so much from hearing a story. Take advantage of these wonderfully written and illustrated musical storybooks to inspire an interest of music in a child.

Dec 8, 2009 - Amy Schumaker

Get in the holiday spirit as children and caregivers sing these simple Hanukkah songs. Let the children learn that holidays are a special time for singing together.

Nov 26, 2009 - Tania Cowling

School aged children need extracurricular activities but many prefer music to sports. It is critical to develop a mindset that helps to raise a musically-gifted child.

Oct 21, 2009 - Diana Gier

Parenting just got a bit easier thanks to They Might Be Giants' newest foray into the cool music for kids scene. Their latest CD/DVD is Here Comes Science.

Oct 2, 2009 - Mary Robinson Crews

Sesame Street has been entertaining children and adults for over 40 years. 2009 marks their 40th anniversary with new characters, shows and music to enjoy.

Oct 1, 2009 - Tania Cowling

Make learning the alphabet fun for young children with combined music and movement activities.

Sep 25, 2009 - Tania Cowling

Meet the Wiggles. A fun foursome from Australia, they have been in the children's entertainment business since the early 90s. And for good reason.

Sep 23, 2009 - Ramona Zacharias

The cuica is a Brazilian instrument whose honks, hoots, and howls can be heard on many recordings. It can be made at home in minutes using just a few common items.

Sep 8, 2009 - Douglas Howard

Sounds play a major role in the lives of babies and toddlers.

Sep 1, 2009 - Tania Cowling

Recording artist Cheryl Melody educates children and adults on concepts like world peace, self-respect, and diversity through her powerful lyrics, seminars, and concerts.

Aug 28, 2009 - Alice Landry

Billy Jonas' newest CD release, "Happy Accidents" continues his tribal, re-percussive, danceable, family fun sounds.

Aug 22, 2009 - Mary Robinson Crews

Overflowing with creativity and rhythm, the Live Music Capital of the World offers a wide variety of music, including many free shows, for the whole family.

Aug 11, 2009 - Taran Johnston

Now that many rock artists and their bands are maturing and started families, they are branching out to create music for kids too- music that you can enjoy together!

Aug 3, 2009 - Heidi Griffin

The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 is currently making its way across North America. Parents can learn about the opening acts, the stage, the music, and the souvenirs.

Aug 3, 2009 - Dianna Brodine

The Jimmies jumped onto the children's music scene with "Make Your Own Someday: Silly Songs for the Shorter Set", a fun mix of pop, rock, country, reggae, and more.

Jul 14, 2009 - Dianna Brodine

Ivan Neville, Papa Grows Funk, The Radiators, these are but three of the big names on ASAP Productions first children's disk.

Jun 6, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Scientists and Olympians, philanthropists and peacemakers, presidents and activists, Jonathan Sprout sings about them all, making history fun.

Jun 3, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

From dogs and frogs, monkeys and battery-powered horses, Here We Go provides twelve fun upbeat songs for little people and their parents.

Jun 2, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Grab a log and join Saskatchewan singer John Halkett for a Cree campfire sing-a-long.

Apr 28, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Children can explore their creativity and improve fine motor skills while making their own musical instruments. They can see and feel how joyous music and rhythm can be.

Apr 13, 2009 - Tania Cowling

These three Putumayo Kids disks offer a fun rhythmic introduction to world music for kids and their parents.

Apr 10, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Parents don't need to play annoying children's CDs to get their kids interested in music. Their are plenty of musical choices that the family can listen to together.

Apr 9, 2009 - Elizabeth Booth

Finally, a children's music CD that parents can dig, too! Introducing Baby Loves Jazz, a CD that is both musically educational and fun at the same time.

Mar 23, 2009 - Chris Pady

Educorock Español is a lively mix of rap, club dance and hip-hop music that leads students through the complexities of learning Spanish.

Mar 21, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

New research suggests that music training has a positive effect on mental acuity, specifically in the areas of cognitive, verbal and emotional intelligence.

Mar 12, 2009 - Mary Desaulniers

From ducks to monkeys, spiders to sheep, this compilation of Raffi animal songs will get children and their parents singing, dancing and thinking about sustainability.

Mar 6, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

A musical introduction to over 100 German words and phrases ranging from the alphabet and the days of the week to colors and family members.

Mar 4, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Dan Fox's piano arrangements of well-known children's songs are wonderfully playable and will make even the most novice piano student parent sound like a star.

Feb 25, 2009 - Elizabeth Bastos

Join Canadian children's singer Annie Brocoli for music parents and kids can move to and enjoy while immersing themselves in French and learning about good health.

Feb 18, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Developing a love of music in children is wonderful goal for any parent. It teaches children to be in touch with their natural love of rythym and melody.

Jan 8, 2009 - Pamela Palmer

For tots about to rock, Ralph Covert salutes you. Covert has re-tooled an often-fluffy genre into songs even parents can enjoy. Call it XTC for those learning their ABCs.

Oct 8, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Funeral music for children, toddlers and babies. Sweet, sensitive songs for planning a loving funeral service memorial with beautiful melodies and song lyrics.

Jan 21, 2008 - Janienne Jennrich

They Might Be Giants (TMBG) will be releasing another kids' album in February 2008. Here Come the 123s piggybacks on their previous work, Here Come the ABCs.

Jan 1, 2008 - Jennifer White

Pop band, They Might Be Giants (TMBG), put out a children's CD/DVD that captures a fun way to learn the alphabet. The music will have parents and kids singing along.

Dec 25, 2007 - Jennifer White

Review of the single Life's A Treat, a contender for 2007 Christmas Number One.

Dec 8, 2007 - Lauren John

An amazing singer, songwriter, and performer, Justin Roberts appeals to both children and their parents.

Jul 17, 2007 - Christine Alcott

World Playground: A Musical Adventure for Kids is a joyful world music collection guaranteed to get the whole family dancing and singing.

Jun 28, 2007 - Christy Matte

If listening to your kid's ABC's and nursery rhymes is driving you nuts, you've got to listen to this family punk rock CD

Apr 28, 2007 - Cathy Spalding

You wouldn't think that these simple percussion instruments would sound like much. But they make beautiful, melodic music, and look fun at the same time.

Feb 24, 2007 - Cathy Spalding

Are nursery rhymes wolves in sheep's clothing: do they perpetuate, even indoctrinate a cultures' values? What if those values are obsolete?

May 25, 2006 - Katrien Vander Straeten

Some nursery rhymes are not what they seem. Case in point: a Dutch song that is sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Prepare to be shocked.

May 18, 2006 - Katrien Vander Straeten

Our nursery rhymes are close to all our hearts. But what happens when those familiar tunes cross cultural wires, for instance in translation?

May 5, 2006 - Katrien Vander Straeten