Customer Reviews

In Concert W/Rise & Shine [VHS]

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My sons are 2 1/2 and speech delayed. While they have made some progress in the last 7 months with the speech therapist, our purchase of this video about a month ago has really sparked an interest in words and singing for one of them. It is just wonderful to hear him "singing" with the music. Even the speech therapist was impressed when he almost knew one of the nursery rhymes included on the video. We also have some of the tapes/CD's to play in the car and house and he has started singing with them.

This video, while quite dated in the clothing department and video quality, is probably our favorite because it is lively, has the band, and includes props such as bubbles. The boys love to see the kids in the audience dancing and singing. It has many favorite songs such as "Baby Beluga" but he also includes several nursery rhymes and interactive parts.

We bought this video on a whim when I was buying some of Raffi's readable songs books. We probably listened to it 2-3 times a day in the first 2 weeks. (I recently checked out his other 2 videos at the library and they love those also.) I pop it in when my early riser gets up before the rest of us and he's been less likely to "explore" the counters and cabinets since then. Then another video goes in when I take a shower. Interestingly, he (not the one whose speech has improved so much) will usually be the one to ask for "Raffi, Raffi" many times a day.

We have a few "educational" and nursery rhyme/songs Random House videos, but neither they nor any TV shows really held their attention. I was actually amazed when Raffi was requested the second time. And I'm sure we will be adding his other videos to our permanent collection. I hope he plans a new one soon!

I've played this video so often since my daughter was a year old, that I wore out the original. She'll be three soon and still loves the songs and the dancing. It's a simple video mostly with just Raffi, his guitar and the kids in the audience, but that's all your little one (and you) really need. Enjoy!

In 1991 this video was watched hundreds of times by my daughter. Raffi connects with the children - could immediately quiet my child. Now at 9 she watches with our new daughter who is equally fasinated with every song. The video shots of the audience help keep the child interested along with Raffi's great expressions as he sings. The songs and instrumental background create a magic that makes you want to sing along. This video is a great gift for future parents (I just ordered 6). It is a must for anyone with a infant or child.

Im re-buying this video; we gave it away thinking our kids had outgrown it, and then realized they still loved it. Our oldest of five is now 14, the youngest 6; we were given the video in 1990 and just tonight our oldest started singing the songs and asked us where the video was. She still fondly remembers every one of the songs. A true artist reaches the heart of a child, even when the child grows up to be a teenager! Wed recommend it and believe youll enjoy it.

Raffi is an excellent entertainer for children. There is something about him that mesmerizes them, even as young as 3 months. His music is fun and interactive, while quite tolerable to parental ears unlike some videos (especially those about purple dinosaurs). Raffi has been played over and over again in our house during the past four years and we're especially happy to have this video now that we have a new 5 month-old viewer. Need a half hour break to fold the laundry in peace, prepare dinner, or soak in the tub? Let Raffi babysit.

Both my boys (3 and a half and 22 months) love Raffi. They interactively participate by singing and playing along with Raffi and the band. My older son pretends to be different members of the band. My younger son is content to sit and sing along with the music. It's great, timeless and positive music for both children and parents (no matter how many times you have to hear it). I catch myself humming Raffi tunes during the day at work and it always brings a smile.

Our 16 month old is mesmerized by this video. We only play it once a day, otherwise he would do nothing else but stare at the TV (and he never watches any other TV). Every song is loved and Raffi's connection with children is like a great magician conducting a spell over his subjects. The whole family now knows every song.

My daughter adores RAFFI! She sits in front of the TV and startes and absorbs every single movement and sound. She has learned how to imitate many of his moves. He has taught her how to pronounce certain words. She's been watching him since she was 6 months old and he has just been a constant hit in our home. This is a must have video.

I love this video because my nephew really enjoys it.
Every day "raffi and the rise and shine band concert" will play on and on. He never seems to get bored and he is always entertained with music and is taught how to do hand motions for the songs......

I first heard Raffi In Concert when my 2 year old patient was listening to it. He seemed so mesmerized by it and I saw why. Raffi seem to just have a way with the children in his audience. I fell in love with the video and couldn't wait for my little patient to want to watch it over and over again oppose to his Seasame Street videos. Now I am going to buy my own so I don't
have to wait until I go to work to listen to Raffi In Concert!!