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Kidzapalooza

(2009, Children's music, by Various Artists, Label: Koch Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Pint-sized music festival hits bring parents' faves to kids.

The themes of this music are:   dancing, friendship, growing up, life skills, love

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    There's an overall message of being yourself and not letting others influence how you feel. Secret Agent 23 raps on "Gotta Be Me" that "it's a beautiful thing being yourself and not trying to act like anybody else." On "Fools Will Try" Ralph Covert sings "Be true to the truth you found although fools will try, to bring you down and if you fall don't feel that you failed, you'll always find, your feet again and if you rise with a smile on your face the world will marvel at your grace."

  • Role models:

    All of the songs present positive behavior in a fun and light-hearted way. "Cool to be Uncool" makes wearing warm clothes seem appealing, "The Patience Bossa" is all about learning to wait and Lisa Loeb's "In the Details" shows little ones that small things matter.
 

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 Kidzapalooza

Parents need to know that this is an album full of family-friendly tunes, with songs that should appeal to various age groups, including adults. Lots of the songs teach life lessons through hip hop, punk, and jazz tracks, so little ears will also get schooled in the world of musical styles. (But be warned, this CD features several songs that also appear on A World of Happiness, so owners of that equally kid-appropriate album might want to pass on this round.)

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Families Can Talk About

  • Does listening to a happy song put you in a good mood? How does the music you listen to affect your moods and outlook on life? Read "Less Aggressive Media Results in Less Aggressive Kids" and think about ways to improve your child's media diet.
  • Families can talk about different childhood experiences. The song "Back in the Day" discusses singer/songwriter Zach Gill's memories of being a kid. Moms and dads, compare with your kids what being a kid was all about. What games did you play, what toys did you want and what clothes did you where. Kids, do you think that much has changed since your parents were young?
  • "In the Details" might inspire listeners to take a look at the small stuff in their world. Can you name some little things you might find in a garden, on the beach, or even in a kitchen?
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