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I love kid music. My secret’s out, and I feel better having admitted it.
I know some of you proudly drive around in your minivans or hybrids thinking, “I haven’t caved. I listen to what I want to on the radio. I’m not just a mom. I’m still cool.” That’s fine for you. But kid’s music saved my sanity when mine were younger. They were both very very chatty preschoolers. And the car, where we all seem to spend so much time, is this box of “Mommy, mommy, here’s every thought that I’m thinking.” And don’t get me wrong. I love that. I really do. That’s one of the main reasons that we don’t use DVDs in the car, because I think the time in the car is better spent talking or reading or even just having some time with your thoughts. That’s where music comes in. Music allows time for reflection and can easily be interrupted to share a thought when it comes.
Even though my kids are now 9 and 15, I requested a review copy of Sandra Boynton’s Frog Trouble: . . . And Eleven Other Pretty Serious Songs because we LOVED her earlier music releases. My oldest was older than my son is now, and we all loved listening to them, so I wondered if we could resurrect that fun.
You know how those second children grow up so much faster than our first born? I think that is part of the reason that Kyle didn’t enjoy it as much, and I also think that this target audience is a little bit younger. What I like about this kind of “kid music,” is that it’s not accompanied with annoying vocals or music. This is real music — country music in this particular case — but with kid-friendly vocals, the perfect compromise! There are several songs that Kyle (age 9) and I both liked:
- “I’ve Got a Dog” (sang as dawg) by Dwight Yoakam took me back to my college years, because it’s exactly the kind of music that was popular then
- “Heartache Song” by Kacey Musgraves has an old-fashioned Patsy Cline feel to it, and has lyrics that will make adults and children smile. Her heartache is over the fact that she has to clean her room and be quiet when company comes over.
- Any fan of Alison Krauss will like “End of a Summer Storm,” which is her style. There’s nothing “kid” about it, but I did ask Kyle if he liked it, and he said he did. This might end up on your own playlist, whether you are carting kids or not.
- Brad Paisley sings our favorite song, “Copycat,” because it’s typically Brad Paisley, but it has that humor that I love to share with my kids as well, and that I liked so much in her other CDs.
- The other artists bringing songs such as as “Trucks,” “When Pigs Fly,” “Alligator Stroll,” the title track and others are Fountains of Wayne, Mark Lanegan, Ryan Adams, Ben Folds, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker, Linda Eder, and Falls Mountain Cowboys.
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Sandra Boynton is beloved by all for her board books and other projects, and her music carries that same whimsical spirit. I’m happy to share the opportunity with one of you to win Sandra Boynton’s Frog Trouble CD and a $50 gift card from amazon which you can use to buy other Sandra Boynton products such as her other CDs or classic board books.
To enter, put your name and email address in the widget below, then tell me which is your favorite Sandra Boynton product (or you can tell us which of these artists is your favorite).
Brian c. says
Love Ben Folds for a long-time!
melikegarfield says
I’m a big Alison Krauss fan
Brian E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…we like Alison Krauss, and Fountains of Wayne.
Rachel says
If I had to pick just one Sandra Boynton book (because my son has quite a few of them and loves them all), I’d pick the Pajama Time Book. It’s cute and anything to do with sleep is a plus for us. 🙂 But I also really love giving the Happy Birthday Little Pookie book as gifts to other little ones.
Sarah L says
Alison Krauss
Thanks for the contest.
Michele C says
Brad Paisley, love him.
rebecca day says
I like Darius Rucker
Katie J says
Copycat by Brad Paisley.
melina r says
Favorite artist featured is Brad Paisley.
Gianna says
When Pigs Fly sounds fun.
Whitney says
I like the Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance!
Sue J. says
From that list, I like Brad Paisley!
Buddy Garrett says
Josh turner is my favorite artist.
Carolyn Daley says
The Going-To-Bed Book
Tim A says
I’ve Got a Dog by Dwight Yoakam
Trisha McKee says
The book Hey, Wake Up was always a favorite with my daughter. I’d read it to her every night. She is now thirteen and we are buying Boynton books for my friends baby!
rose paden says
I really like a lot of the country singers but I think Alison Krauss is one of my favorites!
Jennifer Paige says
My favorite artist on this album is Alison Krauss
Helena says
That is so cool that Allison Krause and Brad Paisley sing these songs, or was I reading that right? I’d definitely get into that, kid song or not. I would! Bonus that it keeps the kids occupied while I drive!
Richard Hicks says
Josh Turner is a favorite
Anna E. says
Dwight Yoakam is a huge hit in this house!
krystal wethington says
Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance
Sarah Marshall says
Alison Krauss is one of my favorites!
Michelle Tucker says
My favorite artist is Ben Folds!
Carla says
Dwight Yoakam would be my favorite.
Vikki Billings says
i love the book “Hey Wake Up”
Lynde F. says
I adore Allison Krause!!
Doug Wood says
Alison Krauss is my favorite!♥♥♥
kathy pease says
My favorite artist would be Darius Rucker
Brittney House says
I like Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance.
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
We’ve seen Kacey Musgraves live, so I’ll go with her as my favorite on it.
susan smoaks says
i love Philadelphia Chickens
Susan Smith says
I like the song: Copycat by Brad Paisley
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I love her board books, like Birthday Monsters.
candice foster says
I love taylor swift
BILL HOFF says
We have seen Allison Krauss in concert…love her!
Janine Hwang says
I like Brad Paisley!
Karen says
I absolutely love Brad Paisley!
Alicia says
Brad Paisley is my favorite.
Jimmy says
I like Brad Paisley
Breanne says
I like Ben Folds
mary gardner says
We love Darius Rucker!
s riches says
I like to listen to Darius Rucker
Beth says
I love Snuggle Puppy and have so many memories with the book and song. Thanks for the fun.
Liz W. says
We love Snuggle Puppy!
Kathy B says
Definitely Moo Ba La La La, can’t even count how many times we read that.
Ed Nemmers says
I adore the vocal stylings of Alison Krauss!
Mike Bratek says
Josh Turner or Darius Rucker are both favorites.
Angela Ash says
My favorite Artist on this album is Dwight Yoakam. I’d love to hear “I’ve Got a Dog”. Very talented artists make for a great CD.
Jenny says
Alison Krauss is my favorite featured artist on this album. It looks like a great one to have for my kids!
Amanda Sakovitz says
Copycat by Brad Paisley!
Angela Cisco says
Love that it has Brad Paisly and Josh Turner. Alligator Stroll is fun!
Denise A. says
I think it’s great that Brad Paisley is on this album
Karen Drake says
My favorite artist is Alison Krauss.
Rebecca Peters says
I love kacey musgraves
Deb C says
My favorite is Alison Krauss. She has the voice of an angel.
sam southard says
taylor swift is awesome great music
Lisa V. says
Darius Rucker is my favorite….followed him before he was country.
Melissa says
i’d say ben folds.
Heather B says
I like Brad Paisley
Carla C says
Alligator Stroll – By Josh Turner
Angela W says
I like Philadelphia Chickens!
Jill Myrick says
My favorite is “End of a Summer Storm” by Alison Krauss.
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Geoff K says
My favorite artist on the album would have to be Ryan Adams – so cool to see him in the lineup!
Anthony says
I like Allison Krauss
Michelle H says
I like Alison Krauss’ songs.
Linda Lansford says
I like End of a Summer Storm
Claire McKeon says
I LOVE Brad Paisley
Kimberly Hilbert says
I love Darius Rucker and was surprised to see him on this album.
Nellie Hicks says
Love Allison Krause
Debra Hall says
Beautiful Baby – By Darius Rucker
mary j says
Brad Paisley would be my favorite.
Rebecca says
At our house we love the “Little Pookie” books, and “The Going to Bed Book” is a favorite as well. I’m excited to hear the Ben Folds song on this album – my favorite Boynton song is “Penguin Lament” from “Blue Moo.” I would love to add this album to our Boynton collection!
jodi goins says
love josh turner!! his deep voice is so grea tto listen too!!
Lorena Keech says
I love “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie”
Michelle says
All three of ny kids have loved Philadelphia Chickens. We have been listening to it for years.
Heather says
I love Allison Krause!
Diana B says
We love Barnyard Dance.
Denise M says
i like Ben Folds
Daniel M says
“End of a Summer Storm
Amanda L. says
I love Brad Paisley!
Mel says
I like Barnyard dance
Barbara Manatee says
We love many of Boynton’s stories… Hippos go Berserk is a fave!
Marcia Goss says
Our favorite Sandra Boynton book is Hippos Go Berserk!
Shannon says
I read/sang both my kids barnyard dance while they acted it out. One of our faves!!
Jacob LaFountaine says
I like Alison Krauss. I find her voice very comforting
Melissa Nagy says
I love Alison Krauss. She has such a pure voice and I love her songs.
Nannypanpan says
I like brad paisley
tina reynolds says
I love brad pasiley
Rosanne says
My favorite artist is Ryan Adams
Shemp DeYoung ( says
I’m a major Dwight Yoakam fan!
Susan Chester says
Copycat by Brad Paisley is my favorite.
Korey Watkins says
Happy Hippo, Angry Duck
Jackie Drake says
Brad Paisley…anything he sings is awesome.
Cynthia R says
love her books love pajama time and horns to toes!
Steve Stone says
Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance is the best one. thanks.
Anastasia says
The artist I love most from the CD is Ben Folds! 🙂
Carol says
I like the barnyard dance.
sandra says
my favorite is ben folds
Andrew Leukhardt says
I love Ben Folds. Hope I win so I can hear his song on this album!
joni says
I like Darius Rucker
Ava Chavez says
My favorite is the Barnyard Dance.
Emily R. says
My favorite artist on the CD would be Alison Krauss!
Christina Sparks says
My favorite artist on the CD is Brad Paisley.
Staci A says
We like Brad Paisley.
Colleen Boudreau says
I like Brad Paisley.
Kyl Neusch says
the Book Hey Wake UP
Sunnymay says
Brad Paisley is one of my favorite artists and he reaches around and helps out charities and other people. Allison Krauss is another artist who’s easy to listen to.
Lasonda says
My favorite artist is Brad Paisley
Paige Chandler says
Brad Paisley os my fave on the album
Monique Rizzo says
I have always loved the Belly button book.
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Linda G. says
My favorite is Brad Paisley
kim s says
My favorite artist featured on the album is Dwight Yoakam! Thank you 🙂
Amy G says
My favorite artist on the album is Alison Krauss.
janna johnson says
brad paisley for me
erin says
End of a Summer Storm – By Alison Krauss
Bethany says
I love Sandra Boynton’s mugs! They’re so funny. They just brighten up the day. 🙂
Elizabeth says
I love her book about chocolate, from when I was a kid!
Alexa Niccolini says
I like Hey Wake Up!
Kimberly Kihega says
Brad Paisley is my favorite artist on the album!
Tiffani P. says
Allison Krauss is my favorite.
Crystal F says
My favorite is Darius Rucker. Thank you!
danielle lima says
My Favorite artist is Ben Folds
Miranda Ward says
Copycat By Brad Paisley
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Natalie says
I love Brad Paisley
Kiara says
Copycat by Brad Paisley.
Maria Iemma says
I like Brad Paisley’s Copycat
Lisa R says
Moo Ba La La La is my favorite book of all time and is Sandra Boyntons best work IMO!
Jessica B. says
I like Ben Folds.
Colleen G says
Copycat with Brad Paisley
Kelly D says
I like her “The Going-To-Bed Book”
Rachel says
What a fun album! I like Josh Turner best.
Serena Powell says
I like Brad Paisley
julie murphy says
I like the Brad Paisley song.
Carla S says
My favorite artist on here is Alison Krauss.
Barbara Montag says
I love the Sensitive Hippo plush – thank you.
shirley says
We like Barnyard Dance!
Sharon Schoepe says
I like Darius Rucker
Christine says
favorite artist is Brad Paisley
Thomas Murphy says
I like Brad Paisley.
ronalee says
Alison Krauss is my favorite artist on the album
Scott Martin says
I like Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance.
Kristie says
I always read The Going to Bed Book to my kids.
Terra Heck says
My favorite artist featured on the album is Josh Turner. Thanks.
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Christine M says
Allison Krauss is my favorite.
Tracy Robertson says
My favorite is Josh Turner. Thanks!
Lois M. says
Hi! 🙂 Alas, Sandra Boynton is totally new to me, so I do not have a favorite as of yet, but I can say that at least based on the Christmas album I have of hers, out of these people, I do like Alison Krauss. 🙂
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Mary Cloud says
I love Dwight Yoakam
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Danielle D says
Alison Krauss is a favorite of mine
Natasha says
My son loves Night Night Little Pookie!!
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
My favorite artist would be Brad Paisley he is awesome
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Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
My favorite artist would be Brad Paisley
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Kristen says
I like Alison Krauss.
angie says
I love that brad paisley is here as well
Ann Fantom says
Darius Rucker is my favorite artist on this album
A nnette says
Link Moo BaaLaLa!
Seyma Shabbir says
I am excited to hear Brad Paisley!
April says
We are also fans of the barnyard dance book
Katie Roch says
My favorite artist featured on this album is Brad Paisley
Amy Tolley says
i love darius and brad thanks
marian boll says
It would be Brad Paisley
Gloria Walshver says
Like Alison Krause’s voice
Kathy stevenson says
I like Darius Rucker and Ben folds.
Suzanne K says
I like Brad Paisley
Sheri says
I think I like Dwight Yoakum the most.
Linda Szymoniak says
I’d have to say Barnyard Dance
Jay P says
I like Mark Lanegan
Heather says
I like Ben Folds!
Tabathia B says
Braid paisley is my fav featured artist
Rebecca Parsons says
My favorite artist is Brad Paisley.
Mary Calabrese says
I like the barnyard dance.
debbie says
I love Philadelphia chickens!
Anne Lehnick says
We have Personal Penguin and the song that goes along with it. I think it’s super cute and pretty funny. I believe we also have The Going to Bed Book. Also very cute.
My favorite artists on this CD are Dwight Yoakum and Darius Rucker.
Kathleen says
brad paisley
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Cynthia C says
I like Darius Rucker
christina moore says
I like Brad Paisley
Tari Lawson says
I like Brad Paisley.
vickie couturier says
Brad Paisley would be my fave
Margaret Smith says
My favorite singer is Dwight Yoakam
Adrienne Gordon says
I like Ben Folds.
Janet W. says
Darius Rucker is my favorite artist on this record.
Chris Martinez says
Brad Paisley is a wonderful artist.
Elana says
Both of my kids listen to Philadelphia Chickens all the time!
Melissa Morotini says
we forever LOVE “Rhinoceros Tap”. How could we not? 🙂
Martha C. says
My favorite is Blue Hat Red Hat. We still read it and have audio of my 18 year old “reading” the book when she was 2. So fun!!!!
Mami2jcn says
I like Alison Krauss.
Aaron Zenz says
We love her music projects! I think Blue Moo is our fave thus far…
Emily says
Brad Paisley is a great artist.
Rob Cirino says
My daughter’s favorite is Fifteen Animals.
Jessica Riddle says
I’ve always been a Dwight Yoakam fan…can’t explain it. And we’re ALWAYS in the market for new kids music;) Thanks for the heads up, Jennifer!
Claudia says
My favorite artist is Brad Paisley
Katie Curry says
I love me some Snuggle Puppy. I’ve made up my own tune, and I really get going on the repeated chorus: OOOOOOOooooooh Snuggle Puppy, I love you!
Tara says
There are many country singers on this that I like, especially Brad Paisley.
Christina Marie says
My favorite is Brad Paisley. Thanks for the giveaway!
Elena says
Copycat by Brad Paisley
Ronni says
LOVE Allison Krauss
beth cole says
Brad Paisley is my fave.
Ellie W says
Brad Paisley is my favorite artist here.
Wehaf says
My favorite artist on this album is Alison Krauss; she’s genius.
Brittany says
We love Sandra Boynton in my house. We sing all the songs, it would be fun to have something new to add to our rotation.
Pam O says
I love Brad Paisley
Wendy R says
Allison Krauss is my favorite!
Jessie C. says
I like “Copycat” Brad Paisley
happymomc says
I love Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance!
anne says
Sandra Boynton’s books are wonderful. I like Barnyard Dance which we read with my grandson.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I like Philadelphia Chickens!
Lisa Brown says
I like the song: Copycat by Brad Paisley
Renee Walters says
I like Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance!
Katherine says
I like the Book Hey Wake UP
mrsshukra says
I like Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance!
Cheryl F. says
My favorite artist featured on this album is Dwight Yoakum.