Customer Reviews

Thanks & Giving All Year Long (Companion CD)

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
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All Kinds of People-Sheryl Crow-Song-9/10
The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage-David Hyde Pierce-Story-7/10
I Want It!-Uncle Kracker & Marlo Thomas-Song-10/10
Teeny Meany-James Earl & Marlo Thomas-Story-8/10
An Attitude of Gratitude-Jimmy Buffet-Song-9/10
A Different Aladdin-Billy Crystal-Story-9/10
A Smile Connects Us-Kermit the Frog - 10/10
The Thing About Generosity-Marlo Thomas-Story-9/10
Unsung Heroes-Wane Brady-Rap-8/10
Josie's First Allowance Day-Rosie Perez-Story-8/10
The Little Stuff-Marlo Thomas-Song-9/10
The Nothingest Girl in the World-Sarah Jessica Parker-Story-9/10
(I'll Give)Anything But Up!-Hilary Duff-Song-10/10
Point Of View-Robin Williams- Story- 8/10
You Know My Brother(He's So Heavy)-The Bacon Brothers-Song-15/10-BEST SONG
Cheesybreadville-Antonio Banderas-Story-7/10
Snow, Aldo-Jennifer Aniston-Story-9/10
Sing Me The Story of Your Day-Faith Hill-Song-10/10
A Tale of 2 Friends-Bert&Ernie,Marlo Thomas-Story-5/10
Thank Someone-Amy Grant & John Hiatt-Song-8/10

I saw marlo thomas on live with regis and kelly. She has the best spirit. the cd that she put together is just what I think my 4 grandkids would like. Songs that are silly and fun, but words that teach them about life.

I have reccommended this cd to all my mom friends! Kids love it- adults dont' feel compelled to rip their ears off while listening- ok I actually enjoy it! It's a kids cd and I look forward to singing along with my kids. The stories are wonderful too... This will make a great gift for the family who has everything...

I bought this as a gift for my daughter's friend and also got one for her for Christmas. I couldn't wait to hear it, since I got it in November. I have "Free To Be..." and I was so delighted with this CD. The stories are on target, and the songs are also funny, cute, sweet, telling, etc. In one week, we've listened to the CD in the car and in the house at least 20 times. It's FABULOUS. My daughter loves the 2nd and third track. I love the cast of characters and all they offer to the kids. The proceeds go to Childrens Hospital, a worthwhile cause.

A Free to Be You and Me kid myself (30 years ago)...I was thrilled to discover it was still in print and on CD for my 10 year and 7 years olds. They love it so much and both wanted copies of the book. However we found some of it to be a little outdated (we actually enjoy doing housework togeher). Nonetheless, it is still a regular on the family CD player.

Ms. Thomas' most recent offering - Thanks and Giving also holds a spot in the CD player. What a wonderul offering! So similiar in all positive comparisons to Free...but so much more relevant for what is happening in today's world...today!

The Kid's and I LOVE them both...we look forward to new offerings as they come out!

It's great for kids AND adults - very entertaining. I'm so glad I bought this cd for my daughter.

"Or credit Thomas, who produced and performed extensively, misstepping only on an awkward duet with Uncle Kracker."

Funny... the Uncle Kracker song is one of the most popular songs on XM Kids radio station, and the song that attracted me to the album. The song is great--as suggested by other user reviews. Too bad the Amazon.com staff review couldn't recognize it.

This is a must have for your family vehicle. We have listened to this Cd for years. From the kids to the adults we all love it!

Although not as good as "Free to Be You and Me", this CD is similar. A variety of stars sing or tell stories. The main theme is sharing and good will rather than the greed so common (among children & adults) during the holiday season. Our family enjoys it very much. The songs are catchy enough for kids but meaningful enough for adults.

I bought this based on a review in Mothering magazine a few years ago, and it has been one of my four children's favorite CDs ever since. "I Want It" became our theme song one vacation as everyone sang it out loud over and over again at full blast in the car (my kids recognized themselves). We tend to skip over the stories, as it's the songs that are really catchy and singable. A teenage mother's helper I had one summer was astounded at all the "cool" people she recognized on the CD. A must buy for any family with young children!