Since children have an affinity for animals and musical rhythms, these award-winning songs and activities are excellent vehicles to educate children about some of the animals that live in their world. This collection al... more »so creates an appreciation for different species, and evokes feelings and imagination. CD INCLUDES PARENT/TEACHER NOTES, LYRICS, AND ACTIVITIES. FOR AGES 2-8.« less
Since children have an affinity for animals and musical rhythms, these award-winning songs and activities are excellent vehicles to educate children about some of the animals that live in their world. This collection also creates an appreciation for different species, and evokes feelings and imagination. CD INCLUDES PARENT/TEACHER NOTES, LYRICS, AND ACTIVITIES. FOR AGES 2-8.
CD Reviews
You Can't Find Better Children's Songs About Animals
Helen Ryan | Baltimore, MD USA | 04/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"All you have to do is play these Bobby Susser songs for young children as I do for my kindergarten class and you will discover that these songs about the animals cannot be beat. The title song "Animals At The Zoo" is a rocking song for children, "A Joey" is bouncing with the help of great drum beats, "The Friendly King Of The Jungle" is impossible to forget, and "A Turtle Named Tommy" has such soul with an important lesson for children about sticking with things you start until the job is done. Musically, lyrically, and educationally these songs about animals for young children cannot be beat, and my children's reaction to them points that out everytime we play them."
The Most Magnificent Animal Songs For Young Children
Wendy | Chicago, IL USA | 05/06/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first time the children in my first grade class heard these Bobby Susser songs, I knew this CD was magnificent. The songs are so exciting and invite the children to sing along and learn about the animals. The songs are easy to learn and the musical arrangements are also magnificent. Each song makes the children feel the particular animal that is being sung about. This is done through the lyrics and the performances of the singers, as well as the sounds of the instruments. There is a great variety of musical styles and each style was chosen very appropriately for the particular animal being sung about. If you are in need of a collection of animal songs for young children, don't pass this one by. It's sure to be a great success as it is with my class of first graders."
The Best Songs About Animals At The Zoo
Maxine | Denver, CO USA | 11/18/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have two kindergarten classes. When we play this CD, we start with the first song 'Animals At The Zoo', and go through the entire CD. The kids want to hear it all. The children sing along, act out the animals, and learn about the animals while being entertained. These songs are the most well written songs about animals for early childhood students because they hold the children's interest, and are simple enough for the kids to sing along to and understand.
Bobby Susser put this CD together in such a way, so as to have each word and note feel meaningful and friendly to the children. This man knows how to get to the children in the most positive ways, and he does. He also wrote the best songs about animals at the zoo and they are right here on this CD."
"Animals At The Zoo", Gaurantees Satisfaction
Peter | Cincinnati, OH USA | 07/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"From the minute our three year old twin boys heard this album that their aunt bought for them, they sang and danced to the songs, and took pride in knowing all the animals. Bobby Susser has a way of getting to the heart of the matter in each song, and getting to the heart of each child. His songs and recording techniques are excellent, and he ranks way at the top of the list among writers and producers of children's songs. Here he goes from parrot, kangaroo, lion, turtle, elephant, monkey, etc., spinning interesting tales around his very own style of easy to learn melodies for children. The result is that the children are enthralled, and learn a great deal about their animal friends and themselves. This is one zoo you surely ought to have your children experience. They'll thank you for it for a long long time."
A Very Successful Trip To The Zoo
Lonnie | Indianapolis, IN USA | 12/10/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My children, who both go to preschool where this CD is played, sing these songs about the animals at the zoo all day long. I got a copy for them so they would have it at home also. After hearing it ourselves, my husband and I fully understand why they continually sing these songs, as does our seven year old now that he's heard them. The songs are filled with imaginative stories and musical approaches that stick with you. The creativity that went into this CD for songs about animals at the zoo is incomparable.
Bobby Susser exhibits more than great talent for writing and producing songs for children. In addition, he has a way of putting himself inside a child's shoes, and feeling a child's feelings. This come across in the songs and helps to teach the children several concepts of life through the animals and the songs. This is a very successful trip to the zoo."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1