Entirely fun and lively, Jessica Harper delivers a delightful
collection of original children's songs in her inimitable style. Combining rhymes,
chants, fun wordplays, and rap, her "story-songs" are filled with imagination.
In "Six Licorice Stix", there is a whimsical back-and-forth between
the singer and some children who want a seventh licorice stick ("your teeth
will fall on the floor", protests the singer). "Love in Your Pocket"
is a heart-warming song that reminds kids how loved they are. "A Crazy
Machine" is a flight of fancy — it tells the story of a magical birthday
present that does all sorts of amazing things — like making broccoli and
limas disappear, scaring away the ghosts on Hallowe'en, and even cleaning the
house! "This Happy House" celebrates friends, happiness, and having
fun. "Rhythm in Her Shoe" (the title song — almost) is catchy,
and kids will love the nonsense of "Too Much Snow in Tokyo". In fact,
all 13 tracks are excellent!
With the latest research on the importance of music and rhymes on the development
of young children's brains, you can think of this CD as a form of "brain
food" that is sure to be well-received by your little ones.
