Ben Rudnick and Friends’ latest release, A Frog Named Sam
The entire family will be high-steppin’ a jig to the catchy beats and singin and swingin’ accordian, mandolin, harmonica, and other lively instruments.
We first popped this CD in the stereo during dinner time. Probably not the best time to listen to it, because all Calvin wanted to do was clap his hands and dance instead of focusing on eating his food. At 16 months, he steps to a very coordinated jig when these tunes are playing!
If you’re a fan of classic tunes, you’ll nostalgically remember Three Little Fishes, Erie Canal, and Greensleeves to some contemporary updates. CD run time length is 33 minutes of knee-slapping, toe-stompin’ jamboree fun. Sample the tracks and check out the lyrics on Ben Rudnick & Friends site.
Top Tracks: A Frog Named Sam, The Santa Fe, Greensleeves
Although this album is recommended for ages 4+, I’d highly recommend it for all ages, from infant to great-grandparent for a full range of family listening and dancing fun.
*WIN IT*
1 winner will be randomly selected to jam to A Frog Named Sam in the privacy of their own home (retail value $14.95). You can earn up to four entries to win a pair!
1. To enter, visit Ben Rudnick & Friends site and leave a comment on this post with the name of one other album that they released.
2. Earn a second entry by blogging about the giveaway and linking to Traveling with Baby using “Froggy Jamboree Giveaway” as the title in your blog’s post. Then, leave a comment with a link to your post. Non-bloggers can participate by e-mailing a link to this contest to 5 friends, and carbon copy me (drgarnecki at gmail dot com).
3. Earn a third entry by subscribing to Traveling with Baby. Leave a comment saying “subscribed” with the e-mail address you used.
4. Follow me on twitter (drdolly) and tweet about this contest. Leave a comment saying you tweeted and follow me.
Leave a valid e-mail address, so I can contact you to claim your prize, or it’ll go to another amazing person. This contest is open to U.S. and Canada shipping addresses only.
This contest runs until 11:59PM (EST) on April 7th, 2009.
One winner will be randomly selected (via random.org) and announced on this post and e-mailed sometime shortly after April 7th. If a winner doesn’t respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be selected.
UPDATE
Winner has been drawn and e-mailed.
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Hi, Dolly,
I decided I’ll have to pick this one up even if I’m not the winner — with Ben’s Jig and John’s Jig, I’ve got half my kiddos covered. . . now convince them they need and Will’s and a Maddie’s and we’ll be set. I love the SUpercalifragilisticexpealidocious song, and it’s on the Blast Off CD.
Thanks for the suggestion. I can imagine we’ll be jamming here at our home.
Another cd is grace’s bell
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Their other cd is called “Grace’s Bell”!
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Grace’s Bell is another cd they have 🙂
Another CD is Grace’s Bell. thanks
I tried to subscribe but not sure…I clicked on the link and my email although they didn’t ask for it is correaohana at gmail dot com
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Grace’s Bell is another CD they have. I listened to the clips on their website, and if I don’t win this it’s so on my list to buy. Even if I do win, I want some of their other cd’s. I’m always looking for parent friendly kid’s music! Thanks!
I like the words to the song Drink It Up- what sweet wrods!
I have always loved the song Greensleeves
Another CD is Blast Off!