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I am the Human Lard Dog—also known as the alter ego of artist Steven Erdman—and I’ve made music with one thing in mind: FUN! I am inspired by... Read more
Music Archive
All Children's Songs Archive
Enjoy our collection of children's music - great for listening, singing, dancing, and learning at home and at school.
Life's A Real Dream
Lard Dog & The Band of Shy
I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N
Walter Martin
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I write music that tells stories. Some stories are from my life and some are imagined. Either way, they are designed to entertain people and make... Read more
Magic Elevator
Hot Peas 'N Butter
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We make world music for families. We love to use instruments from around the globe and to sing in different languages. A lot of our songs are in... Read more
Dream Too Much
Amy Lee
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This album represents a connection to my having a son, being a mother and reconnecting with old own childhood. My 2-year old son Jack was my test... Read more
Thelma the Cow and Bozo the Dog
Connie Kaldor
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Connie Kaldor is a Juno award winning artist who has sung for royalty (Joni Mitchell, the Queen) and is a member of the Order of Canada. Her... Read more
The Bumble Bee Song
KB Whirly
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My music is “feel good” music! It’s clap your hands and dance, music. Hopefully it makes you smile, makes you laugh, and it warms your heart. For... Read more
If I Were An Octopus
Michael and the Rockness Monsters
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Music is our vehicle. A vehicle that can take us on a variety of journeys and teach us many things along the way. When we are writing material... Read more
Rainbows
Michael & The Rockness Monsters
Tell us about your music: We are a funky, alternative rock family band created by Preschool of Rock™ founders and teachers. We have tons of experience working with parents and... Read more
Say Say My Playmate
KB Whirly
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KB Whirly is a magical, groovy, get up and dance, one-man band who sings with passion, charm, and humor, resulting in irrepressible fun for the... Read more
I Spy
JoJo & The Pinecones
Tell us about your music: JoJo & The Pinecones bring their skillful musicianship and love of jazz to the family audience. Our first kids album, “Night & Day” is a... Read more
Let’s Play (from the album Let’s Play and Best of Raffi)
Raffi
Tell us about your music: For 40 years I have recorded and sung singable songs, songs that kids could make their own. My music respects children as whole people with a dignity all... Read more
L.O.V.E.
Little Miss Ann and Amy D
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Our music is melodic, singable, upbeat, and interactive. There's also a nurturing vibe present in our tunes. In addition, we use unique... Read more
Wiggle Workout
Dana Cohenour
Tell us about your music: I have been blessed to work with children for over 20 years, writing, recording and performing my music for families across America. My goal is to... Read more
Box of Crayons
The Pop Ups
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The Pop Ups have been a band since 2010. We've been nominated for 2 GRAMMY awards for Best... Read more
Dancin' in the Kitchen
Cathy & Marcy
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We are Americana & roots artists who have had parallel careers in children's/family... Read more
Kid of the Week
The Not-Its!
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The Not-Its! are a full rock band for kids. We have just released our 6th album titled “Are... Read more
Love
Rodney Whittenberg featuring Palatine
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The song is an homage to the protest songs of the early 60s. It's... Read more
Education
Rodney Whittenberg: featuring Palatine, Shirley Franklin, John Lewis, and Dr. Bernard C. Watson, The Sprout U School of the Arts Choir
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This song was so much fun to write, produce and... Read more
We Stood Up
Rodney Whittenberg featuring Palatine and Mr. Cookie Jar
Tell us about this album: We Stood Up is an anthology album for kids about the Civil Rights Movement, featuring hopeful messages about freedom, opportunity and equality,... Read more
Elephant
Priscilla Ahn
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My music is folk-based with a little bit of 'quirky' whenever I can manage it. This is my first foray into children's music. I tried to make the... Read more
Me and My Kangaroo
Justin Roberts
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I write songs for families that explore the joys and sorrows of growing up. I try to celebrate the little moments in childhood that connect the... Read more
La Golondrina
Sonia De Los Santos
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Latin American Folk Music for all ages! I’ve been touring with the Grammy Award winning group Dan Zanes and Friends for the last... Read more
Fly Like a Bird
Dean Jones
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I’ve been making music for kids (and their pets and families) for about 17 years now, with my band Dog on Fleas, and solo as well. With every new... Read more
Bison
The WhizPops
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Our most recent album has focused on endangered or threatened animal species of North America. We have combined a wide range of musical styles to... Read more
The Littlest Worm
KB Whirly
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My music is “feel good” music! It’s clap your hands and dance, music. Hopefully it makes you smile, makes you laugh, and it warms your heart. For... Read more
Read a Book
Katherine Dines
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In 1993, I began my career writing, recording, and performing for children and families in... Read more
I Love to Study Mud!
Roger Day
About your music: I learned early on that singing the right song at the right moment with kids is like having a superpower. Time to clean up? Sing a song. Want to learn ABCs? Sing... Read more