Who let the dog out? Out of its book, that is. Announcing the CD-only DOG TRAIN - the funky, fabulous collection of all-out rock music by the team that created the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Philadelphia Chickens. Take directly from Dog Train, the book and CD with 588,000 copies in print, it's the same great music, now in the brilliant format music-lovers love - the handy little jewel case.
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Starred Review. The creative team that so cleverly presented musical theater for kids with the star-studded recording Philadelphia Chickens is back this time with a mostly rock-and-roll romp, and another stellar cast of musical talent. Blues Traveler, replete with John Popper wailing on his harmonica, rides the rails for the driving title track about, yes, dogs on board a midnight train where "Kittycats are not allowed...their ears in the breeze...Their cold, wet, happy,/ quiv'ring noises outside." Mark Lanegan takes the octave down a few notches with his deep and bluesy rendition of "Sneakers" about the favorite footwear that's both comfy and quiet. The 1960s British invasion star Billy J. Kramer sounds every bit up-to-date as he blasts off on the spaceship song "Cow Planet." And who would've thunk that actress Kate Winslet and novelty performer "Weird Al" Yankovic could pull off a sunny and theatrically emotive duet on "I Need a Nap?" There are no clunkers here; other highlights include numbers by Alison Krauss, Spin Doctors, Hootie and the Blowfish and Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme (hilariously singing the "Boring Song"). A knockout listen, in all the best ways, for the whole family. Like the songs, Boynton's book showcases her signature zippy sense of humor and loveable critters. It also includes complete lyrics and music for each number and brief profiles of all the performers. --Publishers' Weekly
About the Author
Sandra Boynton has been a bestselling Workman author for 25 years. She's written the New York Times bestseller Chocolate: The Consuming Passion, the national (and New York Times) bestselling musical for the whole family, Philadelphia Chickens, the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series (led by Barnyard Dance!), and the one-of-a-kind Grunt, the sublime collection of Pigoroian chant. All told, her books for Workman have over 8.6 million copies in print, a number that will already be out-of-date when you read this. She lives with her family in western Connecticut.
Michael Ford, Sandra Boynton’s esteemed collaborator on Philadelphia Chickens and Rhinoceros Tap, is a classically trained composer and pianist, with a long detour in Progressive Rock performance. He and his family live down the road a spell from Sandy.
Michael Ford, Sandra Boynton’s esteemed collaborator on Philadelphia Chickens and Rhinoceros Tap, is a classically trained composer and pianist, with a long detour in Progressive Rock performance. He and his family live down the road a spell from Sandy.
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Great Music and Book!,
This review is from: Dog Train CD: And 16 Other Improbable Songs (Audio CD)
My 6 yr old and 4 yr old girls LOVE this CD/book combination. The music is fun, the book is colorful. As an adult, this is the best kids music I've heard. Often times I find myself singing the songs without the kids around.
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Great music for kids and adults!,
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I have a degree in music education, and I love working with young children. However, I HATE listening to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, If You're Happy and You Know It, The Ants Go Marching, and all the other "classic" songs for children. Ugh. All of Sandra Boynton's CDs are wonderful, but this is my favorite. The songs are clever, catchy, and fun to dance to. This CD is great for introducing your kids or students to rock and roll. The kids I've worked with have loved it, and I even listen to it on my own! Unlike "The Hokey Pokey," these songs never get old.
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Perfect little CD! Great music to dance and sing along with! We love to listen at home and in the car.
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