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Pickin' & Grinnin': Great Folk Songs for Kids (by Various Artists, Children's Music)

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Fantastic folk favorites perfect for family road trips.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a wonderful compilation of folk music for kids, and that there's nothing objectionable here. Raffi, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Dan Zanes, and Bonnie Raitt are all featured. Enough said!

Positive messages: The song "All I Really Need" is about only needing and appreciating the really important things in life: love, family, and life.
Positive role models: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about folk music's appeal. What do you like about this style of music? What sounds are specific to this genre?
  • The song "All I Really Need" is about only needing and appreciating the really important things in life: love, family, life. Do you think kids today are bombarded with materialism? Do most kids think material things are more important than anything else? What can parents and families do to combat this?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Pete Seeger, Raffi, Woody Guthrie, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dan Zanes, and Bonnie Raitt are just some of the legendary artists featured on this 16-track disc full of guitar-pickin' tunes you and your kids will shake a stick at. The CD would be perfect for family road trips, as there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
It almost doesn't seem fair that so many great musicians are on one album meant for kids. Parents should be so lucky! Pete Seeger's "If I Had a Rooster" kicks off the folk magic with a vocal adventure that lets kids growl, meow, cry, and moo. Longtime fan-fave Raffi sings a poignant "All I Really Need" about the value of the simple things: a song in my heart, love of family, food in my belly, and the sun shining. Woody Guthrie's "Riding in My Car" is a classic for any generation, and Dan Zanes sings his already popular Disney Playhouse tune, "Catch that Train." The ever-magical Bonnie Raitt sings a heartfelt "Home" for the final track, ending a fantastic musical journey on a high note.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: January 1, 2010
Label: Music for Little People
Genre: Children's Music
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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