THE HIPWADERS “A KINDIE CHRISTMAS” The Sound: A little bit of Pernice Brothers and a dash of mid-80’s R.E.M. – a melodic college rock vibe.     In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Brady Rymer, Eric Herman, The Baby Grands Best Moments: Stand-out tracks “Wake...

A snappy little girl and a dog without a proper name take centerstage in this new-ish series of books from author Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod and illustrator Olivier Tallec.  Currently there are 3 volumes available from Chronicle Books, although it appears there were some previously published editions...

RENNE and JEREMY “C’MON” The Sound: A joyous acoustic celebration of love and family.  If the duo’s sublime debut “It’s a Big World” was the musical equivalent of the sweet silence of pregnancy, birth and the 1st couple months of a baby’s life –...

The Monster in the Bubble is the 3rd and finest installment in the WorryWoo Monster series of books by New Jersey author and illustrator Andi Green. The series is centered around emotions – Nola is lonely, Rue is insecure and Squeek, the pink hero of The Monster in the Bubble, well, he’s...

Peter Himmelman + Awesome Record Store + A chance to win a trip to NYC for a live Yo Gabba Gabba! show = one fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Tinseltown. This Sunday, November 8th, Amoeba Music is playing host to Kid’s Day, an event comprised of a free Peter Himmelman (hey, someone I know...

Photo credit: Wiqan Ang “Everyone is Someone” is the 4th album from Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther, a pair of effervescent Canadians known as Dala, and it’s gaining traction here in the States.  This is in large part due to a game changing Sunday brunch performance at the 2009 Newport...