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Sharing the Same Stars

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We were given this CD as a gift and haven't stopped listening to it. Our almost-four-year old can't get enough, but I bet older kids would sing (and laugh!) along with gusto too. It reminds me of my favorite album from when I was little -- Free to Be You and Me. Some of the songs have a similarly inspiring message about being comfortable in your own skin. But it also has songs that are educational 'for the whole family'. I say that because the song about Ladybugs taught me much more than I ever knew about the insects. There are also songs about skin, vitamin C and the 50 states. The song "Hold It" will be an instant favorite with any kid in the "potty talk" phase -- but it's so good-natured and funny, that you might find yourself singing along too.

I'm a teacher, and I have used songs from Leeny & Tamara in both a classroom setting as well as in private lessons. The songs are a hit for both! Fun, catchy & smart, the kids love them, and actually... so do the adults! (I can attest!)

We received this CD as a gift and our daughter just loves it. Good melodies and messages, and in contrast to most of the children's music out there, we enjoy it as well! Highly recommended!

My almost 6 yr old and 2 1/2 yr old girls love their Leeny and Tamara CD. it's stylistically diverse and the melodies are catchy and easy to sing along to. Besides being well written and produced, what sets it apart from the the rest is that it's accessible to a wide age group of kids. Some children came over the other day ages 1 to 12 and everyone was dancing around. Some favorites are Put On Your Seat Belt, Ladybug, it's Cool To Be You and Across the USA. I highly recommend Leeny and Tamara!!

This is a kids' album, right?

The answer is a resounding "Yes!"--just witness how my nine-year-old and her friends play it over and over in the car as we buzz around town--but I have to keep reminding myself that the compelling beats and ecstatic melodies on Leeny and Tamara's "Sharing the Same Stars" that have me grooving and grinning were originally meant for the Chipmunks/Pixar/Hanna Montana generation. it's the only childrens' record I've kept playing in the car after dropping my daughter off at school--all others are history the minute she's safely inside.

Give me a loud rendition of the rocker "Ladybug" or the musical travelogue "Across the USA" from this album over depressing angst-ridden alt or "too cool for you" college rock anytime. Good singing and good lyrics are my thing, and both are here in abundance. My favorite track is the wonderful "My Baby", a love song from parent to child told with plenty of references to the young of quite a few kid-friendly animals. Confession: I get a bit misty when I hear it, thinking not only of my own kids but of the universal bond between parents and their offspring--and it still has that effect after multiple, multiple listenings.

My rating--as high as they come. Get a few copies for all the kids and parents in your family.

Sincerely,

Rob Taube

This is not trivial fluff!!!! It is simple but intelligent music that I as an adult enjoy listening to with my kids. It's a great family experience when you can listen together and share the joy ( and even the learning) that a record like this gives to the whole family. Great Fun!!! Much better than watching TV or a movie. We can actually interact with each other while we listen. Thanks Leeny and Tamara!!!!!