The Velveteen Rabbit: Love Can Make You Real - Don Sebesky, Gloria Nissenson, Janina Serden

Lovely narrative-and-song release retells story.

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Artist(s): Don Sebesky, Gloria Nissenson, Janina Serden
Genre: Children's Music
Label: Brown Barn Productions
Parental Advisory: No
Edited Version: No
Release Date: 09/17/2007

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that this lovely, warm narrative-and-song collection is a totally satisfying listening experience appropriate for kids of any age. It's nominated for a 2008 Grammy.

Families can talk about the question posed by the Velveteen Rabbit: Does love make you real? If not, what does? And if so, why? Do you think the musical segments add to the story as you remember it being read to you? Maybe you could make up songs for one of your other favorite stories.

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A familiar message about the power of love.

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Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

The beloved children's book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, comes to life in a new audio version that will appeal to fans of all ages. Narrated with friendly warmth by Janina Serden, LOVE CAN MAKE YOU REAL includes a collection of songs that perfectly complement the well-known story.

Is it any good?

Composer Don Sebesky's music and Gloria Nissenson's lyrics are performed by skilled singers and musicians Emily Bindiger, Ron Marshall, Terry Textor, and Donna Vivino. Their expressive but understated show-tune style creates a tasteful, mellow ambience that is also varied enough to keep listeners awake clear through to the end of the tale. A masterful interplay of music and storytelling, Love Can Make You Real is a must for anyone who counts The Velveteen Rabbit among his or her favorite books.