Most kids in the 10-to-12 year old age group are listening to the radio and watching music on TV. When you're choosing music for tweens, look for songs in a variety of styles that mirror their life situations and states of mind. They're now able to enjoy songs that are wittier and that carry subtle meanings.
Captain Bogg & Salty - Prelude to Mutiny
Courtesy Capt. Bogg & Salty
Witty, rowdy songs about the pirating life.
The Jellydots - Changing Skies
Courtesy Doug Snyder
Original pop songs about friendships, feelings, and robots.
Morgan Taylor - Gustafer Yellowgold's Have You Never Been Yellow? CD/DVD
Courtesy Morgan Taylor
Beatlesque tunes describe the life of Gustafer Yellowgold, a creature from the Sun.
Recess Monkey - Wonderstuff
Courtesy Recess Monkey
This double CD, kid rock opera details the saga of Everett the Wonderbee, Harold the Rat, Sammy the Turtle and their quest to save the Magic Meadows from the Gray.
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - Easy
Courtesy David Hale
This CD is easily the best hip hop album on the market for kids.
