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What a Ride

  • 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Offbeat, heartwarming CD from veteran kids' performer.

The themes of this music are:   chasing your dreams, creativity, dancing, parents

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Encourages listeners to keep moving forward despite obstacles: "Life can take you down lonely highways, life can take you down stormy seas, but even when it isn't going my way....I'll hold on tight and say, 'Hey what a ride!'"
  • Role models:

    Not an issue.
 

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 What a Ride

Parents need to know that this CD's lyrics are quirky and silly, but perfectly appropriate -- and enjoyable -- for any age to giggle at.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Everyone knows there is a lot of music and media out there that isn't appropriate for kids. What about the good stuff? How can you teach yourself and your kids about appropriate media for their age?

  • From Lisa Loeb to They Might be Giants, it seems there has been an influx of children's pop music over the last few years. Why do you think that is? Do you think there is a need for children, even young ones, to have a musical outlet of their own that doesn't require a big, purple dinosaur or dancing puppets?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages

    Good broad family music...

    A great variety of musical styles. Ranges from funny to sweet, and has a really good ebb and flow of observational points that any kid or adult can really appreciate. The humor is geared in the 5-10 range, but everything is perfectly safe and appropriate for the ears of a toddler or preschooler. Great album for the whole family... Road trip!

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