http://www.slj.com The world's largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:23:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.slj.com/2012/11/books-media/reviews/pick-of-the-day/pick-of-the-day-read-and-sing-with-hap-palmer-musical-picture-books-for-young-children-dvd/ http://www.slj.com/2012/11/books-media/reviews/pick-of-the-day/pick-of-the-day-read-and-sing-with-hap-palmer-musical-picture-books-for-young-children-dvd/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:00:04 +0000 SLJ http://www.slj.com/?p=20450 Read and Sing with Hap Palmer: Musical Picture Books for Young Children. DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Hap-Pal Music. Dist. by AV Café. 2012. ISBN unavail. $14.98. PreS-Gr 2–You know when you see the name Hap Palmer that you’re in for a treat. This program contains 12 of his original songs, with the words on the screen so you can read, or even better sing along. Bright illustrations and colorful photographs accompany each song and show children from all around the [...]]]> Read and Sing with Hap Palmer: Musical Picture Books for Young Children. DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Hap-Pal Music. Dist. by AV Café. 2012. ISBN unavail. $14.98.
PreS-Gr 2–You know when you see the name Hap Palmer that you’re in for a treat. This program contains 12 of his original songs, with the words on the screen so you can read, or even better sing along. Bright illustrations and colorful photographs accompany each song and show children from all around the world delighting in being who they are. Palmer calls this format “Musical Picture Books for Young Children.” The songs teach as they entertain and each has a positive message, a contagious melody, and enough repetition so that viewers will have no trouble diving right in. Among the numbers featured are “Down by the Bay,” “What Do Animals Say?,” “Witches Brew,” “We’re on Our Way,” and others. Music and classroom teachers will find this a delightful diversion for students—and kids will demand it again and again. You can’t go wrong with Hap Palmer!–Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary, Federal Way, WA

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Pres-Gr 5–Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is a children’s performer unlike any you’ve heard before. Filled with great beats and fresh rhymes, his newest album brings to mind Will Smith in his musical prime. Skidoo infuses hip-hop into children’s music using fantastic guest vocalists to keep the songs light while addressing such kid familiar topics as nightmares, being a friend to oneself, swimming, and even putting a truly fresh spin on Jack and the Beanstalk (“Magic Beans”). Skidoo is artfully joined on two of the songs by his 10-year-old daughter, Saki, aka MC Fireworks, who can hold her own when breaking things down. The 11 songs are filled with an energy and positivity that will greatly appeal to children and their parents. Among the numbers are “Space Cadet,” “Rocketfuel,” “Nightmares Disappear,” “Snowforts and Sandcastles,” “Gotta Be You,” and more. This fresh, fantastic album is a must-have for all collections.–Veronica De Fazio, Plainfield Public Library District, IL

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