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DVD Review: Prep & Landing

This holiday season lacks original Christmas programming. It’s either a repeat from 1977 or a holiday spinoff of a popular movie from 10 years ago. Thankfully Prep & Landing is neither one of those. Though it originally aired in 2009, it’s the exception to the rule. Entertaining for both kids and parents, I liked it [...]

PBS Kids Rocks! featuring Ozomatli

My love of Ozomatli is well documented. As I sit and wait patiently for the formal release of an Ozokids album, they are kind enough to tease us with just enough to tide me over. First it was the Happy Feet 2 Video game Soundtrack and now it’s 4 songs on the just released PBS [...]

DVD Review & Giveaway: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – Space Adventure

As the parent of a two year old, it should come as no surprise that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a morning staple in our household. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure has been available on my cable’s “OnDemand” feature for a month or two now, but it’s finally getting a proper DVD release. Space Adventure follows [...]

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A Conversation with Key Wilde

Posted by Jeff Giles on August 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We’re big fans of Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke around here — I gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to their debut full-length, Rise and Shine, which has been in heavy rotation in our car for the last year and a half. Key and Clarke are back with a new six-song EP, Hey Pepito!, which was all the excuse I needed to get Key on the phone for a conversation about their uniquely exuberant brand of children’s music. Read on — and then sample... Read More

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2011 KidVid Tournament: Leadbelly Regional

Posted by Jeff Giles on March 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I hope you rested your voting finger yesterday, because after taking Sunday off, the 2011 KidVid Tournament resumes today with the epic battle of the Leadbelly Regional division, hosted by our friends at Gooney Bird Kids. If you thought making your picks was hard before, just wait until you get a load of today’s tournament hopefuls! #1 Seed: Caspar Babypants, “$9.99″ The more I listen to Caspar Babypants, the more I love his music... Read More

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CD Review: Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke, “Rise and Shine”

Posted by Jeff Giles on January 24, 2010 · 1 Comment

I’ve listened to more children’s albums than I can count, and I don’t think any of them have sounded less like a children’s album than Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke’s Rise and Shine. This isn’t a bad thing at all — in fact, each of these 10 songs is completely appropriate for children. It’s just that most kids’ music, no matter how skillfully or smartly it’s put together, sounds at least a little... Read More

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