It’s said that good things come in small packages. Michael Rachap, through his Readeez, proves that good things also come inside small songs. Readeez are just like the people they’re intended for – short, sweet, charming and, sometimes, a little goofy. Mr. Rachap is one hell of a songwriter, crafting […]
Not content with simply dominating the kiddie music world, They Might Be Giants have recently released their 2nd sing-along book (Nov 3rd, from Simon & Schuster). Titled “Kids Go!”, it’s a book designed for action – jumping, shaking and, well, go, go, going! The simple text isn’t going to blow […]
I reckon there is a healthy debate over which series of books rule the roost for the 5-9 female demographic. Junie B. Jones is sure to have her legion of supporters, as will The Baby-sitters Club and The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, but it’s a pair of 7 […]
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 Up” and “Tinsel & Light” […]
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 dating back to 2007 – […]
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 – one filled with sleep and unmatched […]
A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas is a madcap mash-up of Where the Wild Things Are, Candyland and The Nutcracker. It’s a super cool romp through the world of imagination, the depths of which are best explored sans electronic distractions. Ralph Covert (of kiddie rock band Ralph’s World) and G. Reilly Mills […]
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, […]
