Music for the Little Folks

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Music is essential in the learning and development of infants and young children.  Make sure to include plenty of singing and dancing in your child's daily routine.  The resources below will help you learn more about the importance of music, the variety of CDs available for kids, and some other tools for making the most of musical play. 

Music Mom and Dad Can Enjoy, too 

As much as you may love music, the prospect of a car trip listening to Old MacDonald and London Bridge may leave you depressed. Have no fear! These "kid's CDs" are recorded by popular artists, so even Mom and Dad can enjoy singing along.

For the Kids

This is the CD we take on car trips. It's one of the few CDs we agree on. There are some really fun songs on this one.

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For the Kids Too!

We don't have this, but it's on our wishlist. It looks like it's just as much fun as the first one.

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Mary Had a Little Amp

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For Our Children: 10th Anniversary Edition

I don't like this quite as much as For the Kids, but it does have some great songs. Give A Little Love by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers is a catchy tune. Proceeds go to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation, so this is a worthwhile buy!

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For Our Children Too!: To Benefit Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The follow-up to For Our Children, this also benefits the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

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What is your favorite music for kids? 

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Music You May Remember from Your Childhood 

These albums are definitely nostalgia-value purchases.

Free to Be You and Me

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The Best of The Electric Company

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Best of Schoolhouse Rock

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Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks

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Peter, Paul, and Mary for Kids 

I love Peter, Paul, and Mary, so I can't wait to share them with my son. These albums have some great classics and some new things, too.

Peter, Paul and Mommy

This one includes "The Marvelous Toy" and "Puff the Magic Dragon."

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Peter, Paul & Mommy, Too

A contemporary remake of the original Peter, Paul, and Mommy, this CD has "Puff the Magic Dragon" as well. It also includes "The Garden Song" and "We Shall Overcome." My favorite is "Right Field," which tells about a child who is always picked last and ends up in right field "watching the dandelions grow."

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Around the Campfire

This two-disc set includes a number of classic Peter, Paul, and Mary (Puff, "Weave me the Sunshine," and "Stewball," to name a few). This is the most "folksy" of the bunch, with the addition of "Kumbaya," "Michael Row the Boat Ashore," and "This Land is Your Land." There are also some contemporary songs that are bound to become favorites, including the spanish song, "Somos el Barco."

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World Music 

Exposing your children to music around the world can help develop their music appreciation, as well as an open mind about other cultures. As a bonus, they're fun to dance to and sing with!

World Playground

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African Playground

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by MoreThanMommy

Hi, I'm Christy.  I'm a mother to two adorable kids and a work-at-home mom.  I am the Family Computing Guide at About.com. I also sell books...

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