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Brazilian Playground

(2007, Children's music, by Various Artists, Label: Putumayo Kids)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Upbeat and soulful sounds from stellar artists.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A portion of Putumayo's proceeds are donated to the Axe Project, which promotes education and rights for disadvantage Brazilian children.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Brazilian Playground

Parents need to know that the 13 songs on Putumayo's latest collection for kids are sung in Brazilian Portuguese. They are full of zest and flavor, making them perfect background music for dinner, playtime, or car rides. Grown-ups who enjoy Brazilian music will like this CD almost as much as kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes Brazil so musical, and how music can be part of everyday life. Families can look at the multilingual liner notes, which include photos, a map of Brazil, and a glossary of musical terms. See if you can tell the difference between bossa nova and samba.
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