Absolutely Positively Getting Along

Gr 1–6—Steve Pullara, the Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter, put his Grammy-winning producer hat back on for the follow-up compilation to his last theme compilation, All About Bullies…Big & Small (SLJ, Jan. 2012, p. 64)—and this one is every bit as good. It includes 27 songs and poems that focus on the connections and friendships people make. Each number is upbeat and positive—just the message kids need to hear today. Highlights include Pete Seeger and Lorre Wyatt singing "Wonderful Friends," Julian Lennon reading the poem "Celebrate You," Two of a Kind extolling "We Can Change the World Every Day!," and Sarah Pirtle reminding listeners to "Talk It Out." Brady Rymer, Melba Moore, Barry Louis Polisar, and Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips are among the other artists. With some heavy hitters who have volunteered their time, fine selections, and a wide range of musical styles, this is sure to please listeners—and some of the profits from sales will go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.—Stephanie Bange, Wright State University, Dayton, OH