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I simply adore the musical collections by Putmayo Kids and am extremely pleased with their latest offering called “Instrumental Dreamland”. This collection, in fact, is the first all-instrumental album from the label and is also the 6th release from the award winning Dreamland series. This a series that parents rejoice in knowing their children will sleep easier being lulled to sleep by such melodic songs that are completely calming and simply ideal for relaxing and slipping off into sweet sleep.

There are 11 tracks total, featuring exceptional renditions of such classics as “Brahms’ Lullaby,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “What a Wonderful World.” I love that the CD is completely instrumental as it really brings out the sounds of the instruments being played such as the harp, piano, acoustic guitar and kora.

My daughter listens to music during bedtime and I am glad to put Putumayo Kids Instrumental Dreamland on for her. I have to admit that I’ve copied this CD to my computer and iPod and have been found listening during the afternoon and before bedtime for myself. Sometime the stresses of the day are known to overcome but putting this CD on really soothes and calms everything down not for not just my kids but for myself as well.

I highly recommend adding Instrumental Dreamland to your collection and promise that you won’t be disappointed in the very least.

Instrumental Dreamland, Brazilian Playground and other Putumayo Kids CDs are available through retailers in more than 70 countries. Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to the world through engaging international music. For more information on the Dreamland series and other Putumayo Kids releases and events, visit www.putumayokids.com.

You can purchase Instrumental Dreamland on Amazon.com for $13.09 right now and it’s eligible for free shipping.

Disclosure: I received the above mentioned products in exchange for my opinion of them. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

La Bella Stella, fifth in the “Celebrate Earth series” by award-winning company Recess Music is a great earth friendly collection of songs to teach children about the environment. This CD is out just in time to celebrate Earth Day 2012 and I’m excited about using it with my children during our homeschooling time.

Found on La Bella Stella are  songs covering lots of great information about the solar system, galaxy, planets, gravity, the dark and more that are sure to delight any listener. The songs are mellow and feature styles such as percussion, country, strings, jazz, to name just a few. The tracks all meld wonderfully together and feature well know children’s artist such as Rocknoceros, Charity and the JAMband, and AudraRox.

One of our favorite songs on this CD is “I Love the Dark”. This song is great to share with children about not being afraid but to embrace it in all it’s beauty of listening to crickets, being mesmerized by the fireflies, admiring the twinkling starts, and to enjoy the light of the moon. It teaches children to be more curious and aware with the world in dark around them. I like this song very much and all of the others on La Bella Stella.

La Bella Stella is the perfect collection to listen to at anytime but my daughter specifically likes to listen to it at night before she goes to sleep. It’s a great mood setter as she drifts off to sleep, I believe. This CD’s total runtime is 41 minutes featuring 15 tracks, and best suited for children age 4-11 years old.

A portion of the proceeds from “La Bella Stella” will benefit the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire, which is dedicated to educating learners of all ages by actively engaging them in the exploration of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science.

How about picking up your own copy just in time for Earth Day? La Bella Stella is available for purchase online at www.recessmusic.com, Amazon.com (pre order 12.04) and its international affiliates, iTunes, and brick and mortar retailers throughout the U.S.

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Two-time Grammy winner Bill takes us back to his boyhood with stories about summer at the community pool, field trips to the state house and a Valentine’s Day disaster. Heartfelt and witty, Harley’s tales engage kids like no other and send adults on a trip to their own past. Are these stories true? Bill says, “The more I tell them, the truer they get…”

Who is Billy Harley? A two-time Grammy award-winning artist, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the RI Council for the Humanities, Bill uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life. His work spans the generation gap, reminds us of our common humanity and challenges us to be our very best selves. A prolific author and recording artist, Bill is also a regular commentator for NPR’s “All Things Considered” and featured on PBS. He joined the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence in 2001 and tours nationwide as an author, performing artist and keynote speaker.

Our Take…

Bill Harley’s High Dive and Other Things that Could Have Happened is a fun collection of stories of life experiences from his own life. After listening and being quite amused by the stories shared, I came to the conclusion that it would be best suited for children (mainly boys) ages six years old and up though the experiences really can be a thrill for anyone to listen and relate too.

There are three stories which include “High Dive”, “Field Trip”, and ” Monster Valentine”. Some of the stories also have accompanying music. I think Bill does a great job in sharing these stories being very descriptive and getting the point and image across. I hung on every word being told while also laughing out loud at brief moments. Listening to these stories makes me wonder what I have in store and what stories and memories my own children will be creating such as these. I can only hope they’d be as amusing and that we can look back and laugh at them and share them for future generations.

I think this collection would be great to listen to on a long car trip this Spring and Summer season but not limited too! Prepare to be amused and be sure to pick up your own copy today. You can order the CD from Bill Harley’s website.

Disclosure: I received the above mentioned products in exchange for my opinion of them. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.