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Play! (by Milkshake, Children's Music)

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Energetic tunes about pretend and real play.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that kids may know Milkshake from PBS Kids and Noggin TV shows. This is an energetic and enjoyable album that encourages kids to use their imagination and play sports. And, the CD's cheery tracks won't easily annoy adults -- even after multiple listens.

Positive messages: All of the songs follow a positive central theme: playing and using your imagination. A bonus track, "It's Okay to Be Different," addresses how people, families, and friends come in all shapes and sizes.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Milkshake songs and videos receive a good amount of airplay on various kid-directed TV stations, including PBS Kids and Noggin. Several of their songs have appeared on the Discovery Kids' series ToddWorld.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

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Families can talk about why playing is such an important part of growing up. What does role playing help teach kids? Why is it so much fun to pretend to be other people, like pirates or cowboys or singers in a band? And what do we learn by playing sports like baseball or bowling?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Some of the best music for kids is created by musicians who have re-created themselves and their careers, as demonstrated on PLAY! Singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl originally wrote songs for grown-ups with their band Love Riot, but switched gears after each of them had kids of their own. Also included on the album are three bonus tracks that were created for the Discovery Kids' series ToddWorld, a show that celebrates difference and diversity.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The songs on this CD rock ever so gently, and the vocals are clear enough that young ears can decipher each word and sing along. No matter what their interest, preschoolers can find a song that fits their style of play, from tunes about baseball and bowling to parades and pirates. Play! is a spirited, sunny collection of tunes about having fun, being creative, and, of course, playing.

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Released on: November 6, 2006
Label: Milkshake Music
Genre: Children's Music
This review was written by Conny Coon
 
 

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