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Pop Fly

(2008, Children's music, by Justin Roberts, Label: Carpet Square)
  • 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

    Perfect soundtrack for family road trips.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Stresses the idea that even if you're not great at something, you can still have fun doing it.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pop Fly

Parents need to know that the 11 original tracks on this CD are high-energy "power pop," or in the words of artist Justin Roberts, "kindie rock." Parents won't mind this album at all, with its infectious beat and intelligent (often obscure) lyrics. Though the lyrics are geared toward older kids (first-day-of-school jitters and insecurities on the Little League field), the music is so upbeat and contagious, that toddlers (and maybe even parents) will enjoy dancing along.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about insecurities and why it's OK not always to be good at something. The songs talk about having fun, even if you lack certain skills. Is there something you love doing even though you're not so great at it? This album also celebrates many summer rituals -- baseball, swimming pools, visiting Grandma, road trips. What does your family love to do when school's out?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Justin Roberts hits another one out of the park

    Justin Roberts latest album is another winner in our house. There's nothing saccharine about his music. It's just great sing along music for the entire family. (Even my hubby doesn't mind this music on a family road trip.)

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