"This is a collection of Raffi's 5th, 6th and 7th albums. Singable Songs is a collection of 1st, 2nd and 3rd albums. (The middle album is "Baby Beluga", which is great but for some reason stands alone!) While I hate to be one of those fans that says the early stuff is better, I think with Raffi it's really true! The first 3 albums (especially the first two) just have a fun spirit and fantastic song selection that was never quite matched in the rest of his catalog. Don't let this dissuade you from getting Box of Sunshine, just make sure you've bought the Singable Songs collection (and Baby Beluga) first, because those early titles are bound to become favorites of the whole family!"
I don't recommend this collection. Get "in concert" instead
Michael Lerch | 09/10/2000
(2 out of 5 stars)
"In this collection, Raffi seems to need a few cups of coffee. The songs are slow and humorless and the arrangements very basic (boring.) However, the best songs in this collection can be found in much more lively versions on the Raffi in Concert album, which is a lot of fun. The singable songs collection is very good too, as is the Christmas album."
These Songs Never Get Old. Even Adults Love Raffi!
informed_parent | Eden Prairie, MN United States | 03/22/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We bought this on a recommendation. What a pleasant surprise! These songs never get old. Even adults love Raffi. And you get three of his best CD's at a better price. You get "Rise and Shine" (our favorite), "One Light, One Sun," and "Everything Grows."Buy this!"
Great collection!!!
Barbara Millet | Belle Harbor, NY USA | 05/26/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, I agree, Singable Songs is a great album. And, at first, this album didn't grab me. But one day we took it in the car on one of our long drives and BAM, it hit us, it's a great collection! I love every CD in this collection, all the songs stay with me (in a wonderful way) and my daughter loves them just as much as the Singable album. This would make a great shower gift since it's nicely priced and you get three albums! Rock on Raffi!"
MUST HAVE Collection!!! Thank you Raffi for this Gift!
Barbara Millet | 03/21/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You and your children will love these three CD's. As a veteran parent who has listened to a great deal of children's music (some commercial garbage), I can say with confidence that this collection is the best I have heard.Thank you Raffi for this special gift of really good music!I also highly recommend Raffi's Singable Songs Collection, another wonderful set of three masterpiece children's recordings (for slightly younger kids). This music reaches out and invites you to sing, dance, clap, laugh, make funny noises (boing, boing), and learn some positive things about yourself and the world.We listen to Raffi's CD's at home and in the car. My wife uses some of the faster songs from this collection to dance and sing with our four year old, daily, to enhance her development. (Movement and singing together is good). They have such a blast. And I just love to hear my seven year old sing some of these songs in the car. We all sing together in the car sometimes. And I admit that these songs are so enjoyable to parents that I just sometimes leave the tape playing when the kids are not in the car.I wish a could give a free copy of Raffi to every parent and child. All our children would all be happier and brighter. Skip the commerical garbage and expose your children to as much Raffi as you can."