Such fun music! If you are tired of cliche educational lyrics, the approach that They Might Be Giants takes will be quite refreshing. These songs stick in your head in a good way. The tunes are great for the toddler set, but even older kids, maybe even up to teen-agers won't mind listening to the smart lyrics, catchy riffs. Check out They Might Be Giants' A, B, C CD as well as DVD. They also have had podcasts of much of this music.
Here Come the 123s
(2008, Children's music, by They Might Be Giants)
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Musical and magical songs about math.
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for Ages 4 and Up
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This review of Here Come the 123s was written by Jacqueline Rupp
Parents need to know that if they want to make the fundamentals of counting and arithmetic fun, this is the perfect CD. Appropriate for toddlers to grade schoolers, this album takes a creative approach to learning math.
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Silly lyrics mixed with quirky, likable melodies equals a fun time for kids and parents. Who said math had to be boring? Although there's nothing ground-breaking here -- the concept of using well-written tunes to make learning fun has been around for a while -- the group does a solid job of bringing a modern feel to this old tune by employing a variety of musical styles from Dixieland jazz to alt rock. Some of the best tracks include "Seven," "Infinity," and "Ten Mississippi." Kids will have fun signing along to lyrics that are always insightful, creative, and honest: "There's only one everything. And if you go out and count up everything it all adds up to one."
Music Details
Released on: 02/05/2008
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
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Clever, lively & smart counting music for all ages
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Fun fot Kids and adults
I get a kick out of listening to this. I grew up with there music now they are catering to kids! Alot of there songs are on some disney CD's too. I listen to them with my 2 and a half year old. It's refreshing to see a group have a come back but even more surprising when they come back strong for a new generation of listeners! You go boys!
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