My Best Friend Is a Salamander

Peter Himmelman, Baby Music Boom (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Baby Boom Music
• ASIN: B000001Z1Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #455,554 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. You'll Always Be You to Me

2. My Best Friend Is a Salamander

3. Picnic at the Zoo

4. Melvin McBrickle

5. Little Space Guy

6. Larry's a Sunflower Now

7. Language Lesson with Mr. Schnibelstein

8. Tantrum

9. Bucky the Miniature Talkin' Horse

10. Little Bitty Baby

11. An Ant Named Jane

12. Magic When You Come My Way

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parent and Kid Appeal, October 9, 2001

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Douglas N. Stotland "Fielding, from the Latin... (Kirkland, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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My wife and I finally started listening to this CD during nap time and after the kid went to bed for the night. I have a feeling we'll crank "MBF is a Salamander" up every now and then after the kid's gone to college. The lyrics are hilarious, touching and articulate about important values without being "roll your eyes" heavy handed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful and entertaining children's CD!, August 29, 1998

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This review is from: My Best Friend Is a Salamander (Audio CD)

I have followed Peter Himmelman for several years and seen him perform live twice. He is a talented composer of his own music and lyrics, drawing from an observant Jewish life. In previous CD's, of which I own six, he skillfully mixes the spiritual message of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) and Jewish ethical teachings into much of his work. In "My Best Friend Is A Salamander," Himmelman creates a new sound and a new image for himself, a writer and producer of children's music that carries an educational, moral and ethical message. I have purchased this CD for each of my grandchildren.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You need a Salamander in your CD collection!, March 30, 2003

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Rabecca K. Larson "rabeccajane" (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews
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This CD is lighthearted, intelligent fun for the entire family. A great listen for all ages, there's something for everyone here. My daughter (4-1/2) has consistently requested it over the past 3+ years. (Pete, hate to break it to you but you come in right after Raffi and Hap Palmer in her top 5!) There's even more here for older kids, who'll appreciate the silly and imaginative tales of such characters as Larry, Bucky the Talking Horse, and the Little Space Guy. The many voices of Peter Himmelman will dazzle and delight young and old--he is a true genius and I can only hope this won't be his only album for kids. This is worlds away from the usual--you and the kids should be able to enjoy this one for many years to come. This relatively undiscovered treasure also makes a great gift. Enjoy!