Catch the Moon

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Common Sense Media says

Cheerful traditional and original songs.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that here's a CD that will be listened to again and again for its gentle vocals and refreshing acoustic variations on familiar songs. Play it at bedtime after reading the accompanying board book illustrating the title track or anytime you want calm rather than frenzy.


What's the story?

Rock singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb keeps it light and playful with old friend, former nursery school teacher, and fellow rocker Elizabeth Mitchell on CATCH THE MOON. The collaboration features the women's voices, acoustic guitars, banjo, fiddle, children's laughter, and surprises. Slipped into a board book with watercolor renderings of the story behind the title tune, the CD could follow a bedtime reading and play past lights out. "Stop and Go" is pared-down rock & roll with fun wordplay. "Butterfly" is lovely with single voice and guitar. The Japanese "Donguri" (Rolling Acorn) tosses the melody line back and forth. By the time the lullaby "Fais Do Do" finishes with a trio in French, listeners will be ready for a nap or happy to hit replay!


Is it any good?

 

With sweet but not saccharine vocals, this heartfelt CD presents traditional fare such as "Little Red Caboose," "Oh Susana," and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" so freshly that the songs carry the pleasure of hearing them as if for the first time. Only 2 of the 13 tunes -- the original title track and a rendition of Dylan's "New Morning" -- border on the monotonous.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about what elements (if any) of this music create a happy mood -- lyrics, instruments, background laughter, the beat? Do you find that music can improve your mood?


This review was written by Common Sense Media Editors
Parent of 3 year old
June 9, 2010
 

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April 9, 2008
 
We listen to it every day!
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This review was written by Common Sense Media Editors
Artists:Elizabeth Mitchell, Lisa Loeb
Release date:November 11, 2003
Label:Artemis
Genre:Children's Music
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Common Sense Media Editors
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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