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Sly the Dragonfly

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For the record, I, Helen's husband, am writing this review. And I have to be honest - this is a nice little book. Good illustrations, quality paper and binding, and my kids like it.

Then one ill-fated day my son discovered the music CD in the back.

It is a glorious trifecta of cheesy lyrics, annoying singing voices, and a completely contrived tune. If you have any musical sense at all, you will know that you can't just put any old words to music. Don't think so? Try setting the dictionary to music. I thought the kids had made up their own tune while they read the book, the tune was that completely random!! I can't imagine how embarrassed I would be if I were one of the singers on the CD, let alone the composer of that tune.

Oh the irony. My kids actually like it. They almost have the thing memorized (and sadly so do I).

I beg you, do yourself a favor and check out the youtube video before you buy. Then imagine that tune in YOUR home. Thankfully we found this book at the library, so we can return it . . . Soon.