This is such a thoughtfully recorded CD. Ellis' voice is gorgeous. I feel as the this album is great for the whole family, there are catchy whimsical fun tunes for the younger set such as Road Trip, The Bed Song, and I Like to Swing...Abiola and The Dragonfly Races are beautiful fairy tales set to music. Ellis throws in a song meant for adults and expresses parents feelings about the world our children are coming into. This is a stunning CD to listen to with your children and both of you can enjoy. I haven't stopped listening to it since I received it last month.
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Dragonfly Races
(2008, Children's music, by Ellis Paul, Label: Black Wolf Records)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 2, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Socially-conscious folk music for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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About Dragonfly Races
Parents need to know that this CD is the first foray into family music for this well-respected folk artist. There's nothing objectionable in the music, but there is a definite anti-war slant in a couple of songs ("Million Chameleon March" and "9 Months to Fix the World"). The other messages are mostly positive and pretty general -- love your fellow man, protect the environment, etc.
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- Families can talk about the social justice focus of the album. Are your kids becoming aware of politics and state of the world? Is there a cause they would march for? Also, it's always fun to talk about ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood and family life, as celebrated in these songs. Where would your family go on a road trip? What's the best way to "lose" a rainy day?
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