Friends

Barney Saltzberg: In case you’re thinking you were going to learn about a purple dinosaur, this Barney is a children’s author/illustrator/singer/songwriter. His goal is to encourage everyone to find his or her own stories, songs, poetry and art!
http://www.barneysaltzberg.com

The Okee Dokee Brothers: As childhood friends growing up in Denver Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outside. Now, as The Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Their goal with their music is to inspire children and their parents to get outside and experience nature while gaining a greater respect for the natural world, their communities and themselves. The Okee Dokee’s received the Grammy for Best Children’s Album 2012!!
http://okeedokee.org

Bill Harley: “Humor is my weapon,” says Harley of his award-winning recordings. Touring nationally in theaters, schools, libraries, festivals and conferences, as a workshop leader, keynote and inspirational speaker, Bill’s work affirms our commonality and reminds us to laugh out loud.
http://www.billharley.com

Elizabeth Mitchell: “Elizabeth Mitchell’s light, effortless soprano and natural warmth shine on her latest release Little Seed. On this compilation album, Mitchell’s talents match the simplicity of the timeless songs by Woody Guthrie, who spun their melodies, lyrics and wordplay with the first-hand knowledge of a father’s heart and a child’s wonder.
http://youaremyflower.org

Jumpin’ Jazz Kids: JumpinJazz Kids is a unique line of children’s music that combines classic narrative storytelling with fun, pop-influenced jazz songs performed by world-renowned jazz artists, a jazz quintet and a full Symphony Orchestra
http://jumpinjazzkids.com

And our favorite children’s CD when Katie was a wee one, before we knew all this other great music: Kenny Loggins, “Return to Pooh Corner”, still as good now as it was then!