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January 2000
What fun!
There’s something for everyone
in this delightful recording from Joe McDermott. Young preschoolers
can share their pride in their accomplishments in “Little
White Shoes.” “Don’t Drop a Brick on Your
Foot (It Will Hurt)” is a funny song about a painful
experience, giving listeners a time to howl with pain (if
they can do so without laughing). “What’s Not
to Love About a Skink?” and “I Am Baby”
are the best songs in this collection. The first song is
an older brother’s account of an unusual animal his
younger brother brings home, and the latter presents all
the trouble a baby can cause. The closing lullaby by Stan
and Jan Berenstain is beautifully but simply performed,
a nice ending to a very enjoyable recording. Lyrics are
simple and easy to follow for young listeners, but have
snap and punch that older children will appreciate. There
are even science facts slipped into the lyrics. Vocal harmonies
and instrumentation enrich the songs without overwhelming
McDermott’s clear and pleasant voice. Review truncated
for faster reading. |
