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Jerzy the Giant

(2008, Children's music, by The Terrible Twos, Label: Vagrant Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Rockin' album for tots and grown-ups.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Songs like "Playground" and "The Plan" present positive attitudes toward common childhood issues. "Archibald McCallister" encourages smelly kids to take a shower and "Big Baby J" discusses being a big brother in a positive and honest way.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The song "Playground" discusses how to deal with a bully and includes lyrics about a kid being bullied and pushed down.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    "Great Big Poop" is a scatological song that continually repeats the phrase "great big poop" -- although it doesn't go into any further details so it stays silly and not too gross.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jerzy the Giant

Parents need to know that this is a very kid-friendly album that attempts to give voice to some common childhood dilemmas. With songs about bullying, being a big brother, and trusting your friends, kids will have an easy time relating to the lyrics. Parents will enjoy an album that's presented in a light indie-rock fashion.

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  • Families can talk about dealing with common kid problems. Many songs on this album cover life challenges from a kid's perspective. "Playground" addresses the problem of bullying. Do you think the narrator makes a good decision on how to deal with his bully? Could you think of any other ways he can stand up for himself?
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