The Princess and the Frog: Tiana and Her Princess Friends (by Various Artists, Compilation)

Young princesses everywhere can squeal in delight at the arrival of a new Disney princess, Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog. Even better still, they can have her and her friends Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Giselle, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty singing their favorite songs on the companion CD to the movie, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG: TIANA AND HER PRINCESS FRIENDS. The 10-track album includes two swinging tunes from The Princess and the Frog, "Happy Working Song" from Enchanted, and a sweeping mix of tunes sung by all the Disney princesses.

Although little fans in their sparkly dresses and tiaras may enjoy hearing any song from their favorite fairy tale princesses, they could be a bit disappointed when they realize that most of the songs aren't from the Disney movies they know every single word to, let alone every song. The selections are sung well and send mostly positive messages about "daring to dream" and finding who you are, but they aren't the beloved tunes we have come to cherish from our princesses. Cinderella sings a too perky "I'm Happy," and a squeaky Snow White tweets through "Dare to Dream," an inspiring song that loses a bit of its punch because of the vocals. "Beyond My Wildest Dreams," from the Broadway version of The Little Mermaid, is great. It's spunky, well-sung, and entertaining, and both selections from Tiana ("Almost There" and "Down in New Orleans") are easy favorites. If your little mermaids and sleeping beauties just want more of their beloved Disney princesses, then they'll love having them all in one place. (And the enticing, sparkly case the CD comes in.) Otherwise, save yourself the trouble and just get the songs they already know by heart.