Book Description

Selected by Publishers Weekly
as an "audio essential" for children
Recommended by School Library Journal

Contents

Side One

Overture
My Simple Humble Neighborhood
One Was Johnny
Pierre
Screaming and Yelling

Side Two

In the Cellar
The Ballad of Chicken Soup
The Awful Truth
Very Far Away
Avenue P
Chicken Soup With Rice

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Reviews (52)

All time CLASSIC children's songs and story
I was 10 years old when this short television film was released and I received the soundtrack album as a gift. To this day I can still sing along to every song and the effect it has on me is similar to a carefree walk in the park on a summer afternoon. There is pure pleasure in these lyrics and the happy tunes of Ms. Carole King. I bought this for my own children today because I hope they will enjoy it as much as my sister and I did and also because it's such fun singing along with them! Special favorites: Alligators All Around helps kids learn the alphabet, Chicken Soup With Rice will teach them months and season, and Pierre imparts a lesson on attitude. This is simply a wonderful soundtrack, don't delay - share it with your kids today!

A TIMELESS CLASSIC for young and old alike
This is bar none the best children's sing along soundtrack around. I first enjoyed this as a child in the seventies, then purchased it for my class of pre-schoolers in the nineties who loved singing along and learning their ABC's and seasons with tunes like Chicken Soup With Rice and Aligators All Around. Now in the 21st Century, I've bought both the video and the cd for my young daughter and she is sure to grow up loving the tunes. It's amazing how I recalled every word of songs like Pierre and One Was Johnny after so many years! Ms. King's voice lends itself perfectly to the sweet melodies of this soundtrack, and adults will love singing along as each song tells a story about Rosie and her bunch of friends and the lessons they learn. I recommend also buying the video if you can find it, and sharing this one with all the kids in your life. This one stayed with me from childhood to adulthood.

Fabulous Childhood Memories
I saw the original broadcast of this when I was only 6 years old.

My parents bought me the album - and I listened to it, until it just completely wore out.

We bought a Maurice Sendek video over the weekend...I cried when I realized how many songs I remembered. Went looking for this - it's been a quest for 4 years to find the CD...WOW.

I'm tickled ROSIE!!!!!!!!

Memories Galore
When I was a kid I had this album. I found it again on cassette probably 15 years ago now. It's finally available on CD and I can't wait to get my hands on it. The music is perfect for kids but mature enough that adults enjoy it too. I can listen to these songs over and over again and I still love it.

Best Album of 1975
What happens when Carole King gets together with Maurice Sendack? Pure fun and magic! The cartoon is a gem, but the music really brings out the kids of Avenue P. "One Was Johnny" "Chicken Soup" "Screamin & Yellin" are all treats but the real classic here is "Avenue P." Though never originally included in the cartoon (the last half of the album isn't), teh song paints a picture of a little girl's longing and dreams while being trapped in a small town. I also have to give a special shout to "Awful Truth" where Rosie envisions herself married to Dracula and dining on rats and mush made of bats! Makes no sense, nor does ending the song with dogs barking but you gotta love it! ... Read more

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Grammy AwardÕs "Best Recording for Children" finalist. 9 original lullabies, including: Someday Baby ¥ Hushabye Street ¥ Appalachian Lullabye ¥ and more. ... Read more

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Just good. Realmente Bueno
Esta cinta realmente cumple su cometido, de dormir a los niños y a los no tan niños. La música es preciosa. El único detalle es que la cantante a pesar de su extremadamente dulce voz, es evidente que no tiene el español como lengua materna, sin embargo eso es algo que solo notaremos los adultos porque la pronunciación es perfecta, sólo se nota en las palabras en las que dá énfacis al cantar. En definitiva es una excelente cinta. La recomiendo. Julio Salazar / Venezuela

A Child's Gift of Lullabyes in Spanish
This set of recordings is a Spanish translation of the album "A Child's Gift of Lullabyes". The English version received several honors including: Grammy Award Nominee - Best Musical Album for Children RIAA Certified Platinum - for sales of more than one million copies American Library Association - Notable Children's Recording

Even though I don't speak Spanish, I much prefer listing to this version over the English version. The music is beautiful, and both my first child and my new baby really seem to become quiet and listen when I play them. I'd say this recording is a must for parents. There are 9 lullabyes, followed by instrumental versions of the same 9. ... Read more

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A true GIFT for children from birth-103 years
"The Gift of Make Believe" is a treasure of music and imagination for all ages! My kids are ages 4 and 6; my daughter is enthralled with the mystical fairies and my son loves "The Duel"...little do they know that they are singing the Classics of Children's Literature. The arrangements are so beautifully well-done. I am eagerly awaiting the next production from Ginger and Luke Sands!

My Baby Loves this Music and so do I
Starting when he was 2 months old, my baby recognized the music on this CD. Now when I play it in the car, he stops crying instantly. The good news is that I can play this music every day witout getting sick of it. Ginger has such a beautiful voice - it is a pleasure to hear it often.

A gift for children and their parents!
What a joy for music and literature lovers of all ages. Ms. Sands has taken poems that delighted her as a child and presented them with music for all to enjoy. Her instrumentation and arrangements will have parents listening even when the kids are not around. What a wonderful way to introduce your child to classic works such as Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Land of Counterpane" or Shel Silverstein's "The Unicorn Song." Children will enjoy the stories of fairies and elves, while their parents may focus on the lovely arrangements featuring guitar, bass, harpsichord, and even a toy trumpet.

The set includes a lyric book that has lovely old illustrations as well as several original works. She has even thoughtfully included the hand motions for Silverstein's "The Unicorn Song." So the next time you are driving along and see a carload of kids bouncing, singing, and making unicorn horns on their heads, you know that they have discovered "The Gift of Make Believe." ... Read more

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The Kidz Tunz music series guarantees a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' good time for families! The songs on these CDs reflect every type of music imaginable--from country to calypso, ballads to big band! Kidz Tunz songs are based on specific Scriptures, so they not only entertain children but also teach them about God's Word. Produced by Dove Award-winning songwriters and sung by children, Kidz Tunz sets a new standard for quality kids' music at a value price.

Kidz Tunz, Book 8: Far-Off Places and Smiling Faces features 15 songs that capture the heart of countries around the globe, teaching kids that God's love is bigger than anyone can imagine! ... Read more