Dog Train CD: And 16 Other Improbable Songs [AUDIOBOOK] [COMPILATION] [ENHANCED] (Audio CD)

~ Sandra Boynton and Michael Ford (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

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

Product Description

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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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Com/Bklt edition (August 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761144471
• ISBN-13: 978-0761144472
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,493 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music and Book!, April 18, 2007

By	Jason Skufca - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!, April 10, 2009

By	Pennypincher "Cindy H" (Lenoir, NC) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful CD....I think I enjoy it more than my son. Very creative songs and great music. Dog Train title cut is one of my favorites.

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids just can't get enough of it!!, February 8, 2009

By	E. Noack (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an outstanding cd for kids!! My 3 year old boy and my 1 year old little girl absolutely love the songs. Their favorites are the broccoli song and the Hootie & the Blowfish song. We dance and run around the house singing to the songs!! We are big fans of Sandra Boyton. She always delivers!
Worth every penny!! It's a great gift too, if you don't have kids of your own!