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These Are My Friends

These Are My Friends

Published: 10/21/2011

» 2011 Music/Spoken Word Winners
» Music/Audio – Early Elementary (6+)
» Music/Audio – Family
» Music/Audio – Preschool (3+)

GOLD WINNER

 

These Are My Friends by Alastair Moock, 2011; Moockshake Music, $15 CD; www.moockmusic.com; 3-8.

 

Moock’s wonderful knack of filling catchy ditties with humorous lyrics will bring a smile to your face.

 

  • Great for: Kids and their parents who like clever folk-based music.
  • Why it deserves a Gold award: His backwards alphabet/nursery rhyme mash-up “CBAs And A Twinkle Baa” is award-worthy on its own.
  • Why parents will like it: Moock’s writing is smart enough for adults to enjoy.
  • Fun Fact: New England folkies Kris Delmhorst, Lori McKenna and Mark Erelli all guest on this disc.