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All Together Now by Little Monster Records

• Category: Audio & Cassette & CD
• Gender: Boys And Girls
• Age: 2 to 6
• Price: $13.99

First Impressions

The first release from the new label Little Monster Records, "All Together Now" presents 11 Beatles songs. Artists include the Children's Choir, who do great work on "Yellow Submarine" and "Birthday," as well as the Bangles, Rachel Yamagata and Jason Lytle of the band Granddaddy, bringing new voices and rhythms to well-known favorites.

Reviewer's Perspective

There's a lot of talk lately about hip music releases for kids, and "All Together Now" is an excellent example of this trend. The CD stands out not only in presenting the Beatles to a new audience, but in being cross-generational, offering an opportunity for parents to talk to kids about music history, bands of the past, and current musical trends.

Kids' Perspective

Younger kids will quickly pick out key phrases to sing, and slightly older kids will enjoy the often silly lyrics that have made the Beatles favorites for decades.

Recommendation

This is a terrific collection of great songs that the entire family can enjoy singing together.