Have you Heard? - Rock the Caspar!

Caspar Babypants is our new favorite children’s music rock star! Grown ups, remember the band Presidents of the United States? Lead singer Chris Ballew’s children’s music alter ego is Caspar Babypants! The catchy songs and melodies with a folksy influence is music to the ears of preschoolers and grown ups alike.

Check out Caspar Babypants' video for Stompy the Bear

Looking for more Caspar fun? Check out CDs from your local branch, or visit the Caspar Babypants website!

Have you Heard? – Bari Koral

Have you shaken your last silly out? Need some new family friendly music for rides around town with the kids? Our Have you Heard feature spot lights children’s music that will make kids and grown ups want to crank the volume up to eleven.

Bari Koral and the Family Rock Band

Anna and the Cupcakes

Loopytunes

The New York Post has called Bari Koral “Sheryl Crow for kids”. Her lyrics are fun, fresh accompanied by upbeat rock guitars, drums and bass. Her albums include songs that little ones can sing and play along to, while the instrumentals are pop rock enough to allow the early elementary set to jam. Be sure to check out her website, filled with videos of her live performances.

Can't get enough Bari? Check out her other albums Rock and Roll Garden and Bari Koral Family Rock Band.

Have you Heard? – Sing me to Sleep Indie Lullabies

 Have you shaken your last silly out? Need some new family friendly music for rides around town with the kids? Our Have you Heard feature spot lights children’s music that will make kids and grown ups want to crank the volume up to eleven.

 Sing me to Sleep Indie Lullabies

American Laundromat Records

Sing me to Sleep Indie Lullabies, is a melodic compilation of new and classic songs revisited and reamped for hipster kids and parents alike, by familiar artists. Jenny Owens Young covers the Red House Painters’ Have you Forgotten (with a kid friendly twist), Casey Mecija introduces the younger set to the Beatles while covering Dear Prudence. Songs by Neil Halstead, Stars, and Trespassers William are warm, and mellow, perfect for nap time, long car rides and chillaxing reading sessions at home.

Have you Heard? – B is for Bob

Have you shaken your last silly out? Need some new family friendly music for rides around town with the kids? Our Have you Heard feature spot lights children’s music that will make kids and grown ups want to crank the volume up to eleven.

B is for Bob and the Wailers

Bob Marley

Island Def Jam Music Group/Tuff Gong/UMe

You are never too young to listen to Bob Marley! Ziggy Marley, has reimagined his father’s famous songs and melodies for children and families. Our favorite track is Jamming, with its incredible drum circle inspired rhythms.

Are you a big Marley Fan? Check out Cedela Marley’s One Love, a picture book version of the classic song.