The music is enchanting; the story very funny. We learned about flamenco music and bel canto opera; we laughed together and worried about Juanita when it looked like she might go to the land and be boiled alive and eaten. There are no finer recordings for children for sale today. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is fabulous. The Elvis sing-along is great fun. We bought this first and then discovered all the others in the Stories in Music series, all of which are wonderful.
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Juanita the Spanish Lobster
(2005, Children's music, by London Philharmonic Orchestra, Label: Magic Maestro)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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A witty, "edu-taining" foray into classical music.
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for Ages 5 and Up
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About Juanita the Spanish Lobster
Parents need to know that this CD is a wonderful way to introduce kids to Spanish-style music. The only thing that might make parents pause for a moment is Juanita's jaunty put-down refrain: "Ah, shut-up, you make-a me sick-a!"
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- Families can talk about the use of musical styles, instruments, and even amplitude to convey a story. They can also discuss the moral of the story -- a crabby lobster learns to appreciate her lot in life.
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