My friend Liberty Speidel just mentioned how hard it is to come by good quality CDs of children's music. I couldn't agree more! So often, the recordings feature children singing in unison - off key and with little to no enunciation. Blegh. Who wants to expose their kids to rotten music? For this reason, my children listen mostly to what I listen to. But we do have a handful of CDs of children's music that we also enjoy. If you have young children, consider giving them the gift of music.
Jesus Loves You. This personalized CD comes with your child's name inserted into the songs. Joyfully sung by adults, young children will enjoy learning songs about God - songs that will stick with them in adulthood. To see if your child's name is available, visit the maker's website.
Name Your Tune. The cover of the CD leaves a lot to be desired, but the recordings themselves are fun and performed by creative adults. Again, this is a personalized CD, so if your children have names that aren't common, before you place an order, you'll want to contact the maker to ask if his or her name is available.
Hymns for a Kid's Heart. Although I generally steer clear of CDs featuring young children singing in unison, I make an exception for this series of CDs. It's so difficult to find decent CDs of hymns, and these are peppered with a woman's voice, too, making them easier to understand. Each CD also comes with a beautifully printed book that tells the story behind the hymns - and offers the vocal line and lyrics, too. For more on this collection, check out my post from 2009. Amazon.com offers several of the CDs, as does Christianbook.com.
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