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Top 10 Kid-Friendly CDs for the Whole FamilyParents have a difficult time buying music that annoys them, regardless of how much their child will enjoy it. These CDs are kid-pleasing favorites
that will have the whole family singing along. 1) Best of Schoolhouse Rock CD1) Best of Schoolhouse Rock - Parents will love reminiscing to Schoolhouse
Rock. Kids will love the catchy music and won't even notice that it's
educational. This CD includes 17 great songs including the legislative classic "I'm just a bill. Yeah, I'm only a bill..." 2) Sesame Street Platinum: All Time FavoritesThis is a classic collection of songs from the ultimate educational kids TV show. This disc includes favorites such as: "C is for Cookie" and "Sing (Sing a Song)". Even older kids will enjoy the familiar tunes. Many parents of today were part of the original Sesame Street generation, and may already know the words to these songs by heart.  3) Cow Tunes for Kids by Brent HolmesThis is a wonderful collection of silly and educational songs with a cow theme. "Twenty Eight Scoops of Ice Cream" teaches counting by 1s, 2s and 3s. Other delightful songs include, "Welcome to Bermooda" and "I Met a Cow Wearing a Moo Moo." 4) Radio Disney: Move It!Enjoyable for all ages, this is Disney's own collection of classics. What child could sit still while listening to Carl Douglas' rendition of "Kung Fu Fighting?" What parent can resist the urge to dance to the Village People's "Y.M.C.A."? 5) The Muppet Show: Music, Mayhem and More - 25th AnniversaryWhat a great collection to share with your whole family! Another classic for the parents that is still fun and kid friendly even 25 years later. Can you even think of "Mahna Mahna" without grinning? Everyone will share in Kermit's feelings as he explains that it's not easy "Bein' Green." 6) Return to Pooh Corner by Kenny LogginsA laid back collection built around Kenny Loggins' classic "Return to Pooh Corner" - the song that many parents have shared with their children for many years. The CD includes other wonderfully calm songs such as "To-Ra-Loo-Ra." Listen or Download Return to Pooh Corner 7) A Child's Celebration of Rock 'n' RollThis one is great to share with parents or grandparents! The lively mix is mostly classic 50s songs such as "Splish Splash" and "Lollipop." Kids will enjoy moving to fast-paced oldies such as "Rockin' Robin." 8) Elvis Sings for KidsIntroduce your kids to some rock 'n roll history with this family friendly Elvis Presley collection. Grandma might try to steal it, though - watch out! The best known title here is "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear," but everyone knows that the King was a big kid at heart and the songs reflect this. 9) The Best of Broadway by The Broadway KidsAdd some Broadway culture to your child's life! A great mix of songs includes titles from "Cats," "Annie," "The Sound of Music" and even "Hair." All of the songs are performed by extremely talented kids and are easy to sing along with. 10) All You Need Is Love: Beatles Songs for KidsThe 13 songs on this CD are not performed by the Beatles, but redone by other artists in kid-friendly keys. The well known children's artist Raffi performs a delightful version of "Octopus's Garden."
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