Music for kids that won't drive me crazy

I've been on the hunt for the last few months to find music to play in the car. We frequently go on outings plus the usual trips to Costco, the grocery store, "war-malt" and the post office. I used to be able to play my favourite - KPLU which plays great jazz during the day. Not for the last year or so!

So, here's a list of CDs we've taken out from the library and a thumbs up or thumbs down for each.

- Veggie Tales - Lullaby Veggie - not good car music! I get sleepy and sometimes the boys get sleepy too which isn't always at the right time! Note: We also have VT Junior's Bedtime Songs and that is A's current favourite bedtime music.
- Veggie Tales - On the Road Again - pretty funny.
- Veggie Tales - O Veggie Where Art Thou. We loved this one. I will admit that I once listened to it when I was in the car without the kids! We got this from the library and then bought our own copy. It has bluegrass gospel songs and the Psalm 23 song sung by Junior Asparagus is the sweetest of all.
- Raffi - Singable Songs for the Very Young - a perennial favourite. I think we'll have to buy this one. Did you know this album came out in 1976??
- Baby Loves Jazz - Go Baby Go! - pretty sophisticated kids music! I had this in the CD player when my parents were visiting and they weren't too fond of it. Jazz versions of Old Macdonald, Wheels on the Bus, etc. C really enjoys it.
- The Wiggles - Top of the Tots - The boys love this one. OK, this is embarrassing but I actually like the sound of Greg's voice. Of course, I do get tired of it fast!
- Ralph's World - Happy Lemons. This was OK. My hubby didn't like it but he doesn't have to listen to kid music as much as I do!
- Nancy Stewart - Oodles of Animals. Nancy is a local musician. We've seen her in small concerts three times! She has great learning songs. I skip "Thinking Cap" because I don't like the new-age-like message. We have her CD Little Songs for Little Me (available here) and it was played in our car all the time when C was a baby. If you are local (and have kids under 7) I highly recommend you go see her at a library near you.
- Dan Zanes - Hello Hello - this isn't your average kids music. It is folk style. A liked it, especially since it came with a book with the lyrics and fun pictures. I'd like to try some other DZ music.
- Hap Palmer - I was introduced to his music at story time at the library. We checked out So Big and Classic Nursery Rhymes. He has a very soothing voice. Best for toddlers and maybe a preschooler who isn't too sophisticated. Favourites are Five Little Monkeys and Teddy Bear Playtime.
- Peter, Paul and Mary "Peter, Paul and Mommy" - My boys didn't like this one. Again, a bit too sleepy for the car.
- Sharon, Lois and Bram - One Elephant Went Out to Play - we liked this one. It like that it is Canadian.

Other CDs we have in the car:
- Wee Sing Bible Songs
- Cedarmont Kids - we have about 6 of their CDs!
- Raffi - Baby Beluga - this is the CD that has been played the most of our collection.

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