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Philadelphia Chickens
: I have bought a lot of children's books and music. This is the most delightful, funfilled book with music I have ever
seen or heard. It's quality from beginning to end. I am buying this for children I don't normally give a gift to....it's something both the parents and kids will find absolutely wonderful!!
This book/CD combo has been a joyous and wonderful surprise and has gained a permanent place in our "family favorites" list. A gift to our daughter, my husband and I both listen to the CD in the car even when our daughter is not with us. Smart, hilarious, and absolutely charming. Highlights include Scott Bakula crooning "Pig Island, Pig Island, what a glorious place to be"; a half-whispered, hilarious ode to the belly-button ("patty pat pat, baby fat, little round button in the middle of that") (the arrangement sounds strangely like Madonna on the Vogue tour, but all lyrics are clean family fare); and Kevin Kline sounding very much the Modern Major General as he sings "Busy, Busy, Busy." (You'll hum it under your breath at work.) It's ALL good . . . not a dud song on the CD . . . and the accompanying book is colorful, delightful, and full of Boynton's trademark animals. We can't recommend this highly enough to anyone who enjoys a good musical . . . we're talking to grownups here, not just kids . . . this is good stuff.
I have an in home daycare with children from 6 months to 10 years and they all love listening, singing, and/or reading this book/cd. It was the best investment in my daycare so far and it doesn't drive me crazy to listen to the CD over & over! I am still waiting on Rhinoceros Tap, but I am sure it will be a big hit too!
This was bought as a gift for my sons, and now we listen to the CD in the car all the time. (The other day, my husband and I noticed that the kids had gone to sleep, but _we_ were enjoying it so much that we didn't turn it off!) Unlike many kid CDs, this is one that parents don't mind listening to over and over again... which is good, because your kids will want to! Each song is done in a different style, from bluesy "torch singer" style to jive to folksy... Keeps it from being monotonous.
It's a dazzling, illustrated book. It's a rollicking musical. It's Sandra Boynton at her very best as she and collaborator, Michael Ford, bring their "imaginary musical revue," Philadelphia Chickens, to life on your stage. Open the book as the curtain goes up, and follow along as you listen to an all-star cast on the accompanying CD. Or meet at the piano to sing and play along, using the words and music in part two of the book. Ms Boynton's clever lyrics are rich in humor and wit, and complemented by her endearing bold, bright and busy, signature animal illustrations. Philadephia Chickens is an exuberant, fun-filled, manic romp that engages and captivates, and "youngsters" from 3 to 93 will revel in all the fun.
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