Top Children's CDs of 2011
Music that kids and parents will both like? It's a tall order, but our friends at Common Sense Media, a kids' entertainment rating site, were up to the task. Check out this year's hottest hits.
By Kourtney Eidam & Britney Fitzgerald from Parents Magazine
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Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Piano Classics
By Richard Perlmutter
The classical masterpieces of Mozart, Chopin, and Brahms get new life with kid-friendly, tummy-tickling lyrics.
(5 years+, $13)
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Bugs
By Mister G
This CD's spirited music spans genres, instruments, and even languages. And it's not just about bugs.
(2 years+, $15)
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Flying!
By Recess Monkey
If you haven't already checked out the three elementary-school teachers collectively known as Recess Monkey, you should. It's outstanding music that celebrates the joys of childhood
(2 years+, $15)
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Kids World Party
By Putumayo Kids
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International -- with a portion of the proceeds donated to the cause -- it exposes kids to music from around the world while helping a worthy effort.
(2 years+, $15)
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Lemonade Mouth
By Various Artists
From the Disney Channel original movie of the same name, the CD's music is fresh, hip, and uplifting.
(7 years+, $12)
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Little Nut Tree
By Dan Zanes and Friends
The popular children's performer is back to his roots with colorful folk music that encourages kids to imagine, dance, and be themselves.
(2 years+, $13)
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Making Silly Faces
By In the Nick of Time
Known in some circles as "The Toddler Whisperer" for his ability to connect with young kids, Nick Deysher has a knack for creating music that kids love and can relate to.
(4 years+, $13)
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Muppets: The Green Album
By Various Artists
This wholesome but cool album features contemporary rockers (like My Morning Jacket, OK Go, and Weezer) putting a new spin on timeless Muppet tunes, including "Rainbow Connection" and "Bein' Green."
(5 years+, $12)
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Radio Wayne
By Wayne Brady
The Emmy-winning funny guy's album teaches kids all about manners, good behavior, hygiene, and eating vegetables, but in a way that's so fun and danceable that kids may not even realize that they're learning.
(2 years+, $12)
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What a Zoo!
By Joanie Leeds and The Nightlights
Kids -- and parents -- will definitely learn a thing or two about animals with this indie rock CD that's fun from start to finish.
(2 years+, $15)
Originally published in the December 2011 issue of Parents magazine.
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