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I Got Shoes
(1994, Children's music, by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Label: Music for Little People)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Beautiful harmony and rich textures also educate.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 2 and Up
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About I Got Shoes
Parents need to know that the album provides cultural and social lessons, with an emphasis on counting and language. For example, travel to the other side of the globe with two songs from Africa, each sung in the vocal style of its country. There is a counting song in five parts/languages sprinkled throughout the album. Even the traditional spiritual "Little David Play on Your Harp" has new lyrics that teach counting.
Read our full review by Lisha Papert Lercari
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the underlying cultural lessons to be learned from music around the globe. For example, what are the important social messages conveyed in the poetic rap of "Young and Positive"? For a fun lesson, have children write numbers while listening.
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