BILLY JONAS: What Kind Of Cat Are You?

Billy Jonas

What Kind Of Cat Are You?

© 2002 Billy Jonas (703034100424)

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Sing-alongs, bang-alongs, and funky folk music for the whole family. Everybody's in the band...

tracks

1 What Kind of Cat Are You?!
2 Tongo!
3 Some Houses
4 Old St. Helen
5 Alien in My Lungs
6 Bear to the Left
7 Pharaoh Pharaoh
8 Watermelon
9 Nine-foot Dragon and a Four-foot Boy
10 Nocturnal
11 I Spy
12 Lean On Me
13 Make a Joyful Noise

notes

The main instrument is YOU when you sing and bang along with Billy Jonas' new "family/young audience" CD "What Kind of Cat Are You?!" (His 'adult/general audience' CD's are listed separately). Billy Jonas' fans will make music in all new ways as they enjoy this award-winning (2002 Parent's Choice Gold Star) collection of 13 interactive songs. Like a virtual song leader at a lively campfire, "What Kind of Cat Are You?!" encourages everyone to use their own voices and any handy item to "sing, dance, snap, tap, clap their hands and join the band!"

As with all of Billy's music, the main instrument for "What Kind of Cat Are You?!" is the audience: call-and-response lyrics, open-ended questions, and quiet instructions that inspire movement and imaginative thought. Nearly every song on "What Kind of Cat Are You?!" was inspired by and developed in performances with live audiences.

"What Kind of Cat Are You?!" features an amazing amalgam of musical styles, sure to pique the interest of everyone in the family. Each piece employs a mix of traditional instruments and lively "Industrial Re-percussion" (homemade instruments fashioned from found and recyclable objects). Children's voices provide just the right backdrop for singing along.

"What Kind of Cat Are You?!" engages listeners on many levels - physically, musically and intellectually. The songs simultaneously invite the listener to dance, do hand motions (learned in concert, or from Billy's video "Bangin' & Sangin'!" or made up by you!), sing the lyrics, answer musical riddles, or bang on a drum or box top. The combination of music, rhythm, and participatory lyrics creates an irresistible oscillation in the mind and body.

Billy's unusual outlook on life comes to the forefront on each song, where listeners can get involved in the increasingly hilarious self-exploratory answers to the question "What Kind of Cat Are You?!" "Aliens in My Lungs" makes a convincing case for the extraterrestrial experience of anyone invaded by a bad cold. The slurpy deliciousness of "Watermelon" is completely conveyed by Billy's juicy sound effects. When "Old St. Helen" explodes, people find "pieces of the mountain" in their noses, and feel the "rumble" as they become one with the mountain. A new rendition of the happy classic hit "Lean on Me" will be the perfect sing-along to share among friends, as they "stomp, clap, stomp stomp clap" along with hundreds of people making the catchy beat. Most of the songs are energetic, but the imaginative story-song "Nine-Foot Dragon" encourages quiet listening.

At the end of the recording, Billy invites everyone to make a joyful noise with friends and family - using whatever instruments are handy - whether it be "a bucket or a garbage can." "These are powerful tools for concouraging creativity and creating connectedness among people," as Billy says.

Billy Jonas is based in Asheville, North Carolina. He won national acclaim with his first "adult/general audience" album "Life So Far." A series of live performances with hundreds of children led to the release of the music video "Bangin' and Sangin'" which won a Parents' Choice Gold Award. Billy was previously a member of the critically acclaimed funky folk duo The Billys, which released two recordings, "The Billys" and "The Time Has Come."

Since 1987 Billy has been featured at prestigious festivals and venues nationwide (see selected venues below), and has shared stages with some of the world's favorite acoustic artists, including Patti Larkin, Ani DiFranco, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, and Pete Seeger.

Billy Jonas' performances will inspire, inform, and enlighten. His work is born out of respect and reverence, and seeks to honor the creative energy in everyone. Billy provides performances and workshops for adult audiences and/or family audiences. Billy is accompanied by a full ensemble of singers and re-percussionists at larger venues.

SELECTED VENUES: Philadelphia Folk Festival Merle Watson Festival Kerrville Folk Festival The Kennedy Center The Bottom Line Club Passim Bele Chere Lake Eden Arts Festival Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia Museum of Art Cincinnati Playhouse In the Park " . . . exquisite craft!" - Sing Out! ". . . a standout." - Chicago Reader ". . . wild-winded word MAGIC!" - Dirty Linen ". . . you can't help but sing along!" - Performing Songwriter Magazine

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  • author: Susan Yawn

    I went with my eight year old grandson's class from school to see Billy Jonas live in Savannah, GA. We all loved the show, and his talent is amazing. I came home and ordered a CD and a DVD for part of his birthday present, and they were his favorite gifts out of everything. The message Billy conveyed to the children, as well as the adults, is wonderful. He's been constantly talking about recycling since the show. Billy, please keep up your good work!!!

  • Billy Jonas Fans
    author: Sandra

    We love this cd so much, we bought it for all our children's friends for xmas. My 4yo and 2yo love the music/lyrics. Meanwhile, how many 4yo are out there that know what a catachism is?

  • Wht Kind of cat...
    author: Jan Wayman

    Great! These were purchased for gifts. Can't wait to introduce you to my nieces and nephews.

  • Children's Music that Doesn't Make Grown-ups gag!
    author: mari nealson

    I love Billy Jonas! He is one of those rare musicians who does great children's music and great music for older audiences. We own everything he has released.

  • Wht Kind of Cat ARe You
    author: e.l.tyus

    Excellent, fun, fun fun, love it.

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    Billy Jonas is incredible! My 4yr old LOVES him and is constantly looking through our recycle bin for instruments...Thank you Billy for your talent and your vision!

  • PURR-FECT!
    author: Art Spell

    Billy Jonas is awesome whether live in concert or on this collection of imaginative music. It is constantly requested by my children, home or car! It inspires the imagination, and always leaves the listener with a smile.

  • DRIVING MUSIC!!!!!!!!!
    author: Linda Sisney

    My 6 year old granddaughter & I love to ride in the car and sing this song. In fact we sing it everywhere!! We LOVE it.

  • FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!
    author: eklevy

    We had the pleasure of buying the initial CD from Billy Jonas after a concert--we think he is amazing, creative and absolutely a guaranteed smile! We've now given the CD to two of our relatives and plan to continue to give more! EVERYONE who has heard it loves it!! And CD Baby makes it easy to send. Thanks, CD Baby and Billy. We don't go anywhere without you in the car or at home.

  • unbelievably brilliant!!
    author: janeen kobrinsky

    billy jonas is a brilliant songwriter ... I love this CD and every child that I have shared it with (and there have been many) have loved it too! Thank you Billy.

  • LOVED IT AND MY KIDS DID TOO !! WONDERFUL !!
    author: ELSA CUEVAS

    IT IS A VERY FUN CD AND MY KIDS LOVED IT !!! I'M A TEACHER AND MY CLASS LIKED IT SO THEY ARE DANCING TO IT ALL MORNING !!

  • Fun for kids and parents!
    author: Ashley

    I'm not sure who loves Billy Jonas the most, me or my kids! He inspires us to find and make music everywhere we are. I bought this CD for my daughter's Kindergarten teacher, so now all her friends at school are singing "What Kind of Cat are You?" on the playground.

  • Witty and fun--the whole family can rock out together
    author: Marlyn

    This was supposed to be for the kids--and they LOVE it. (It even stops the crying and whining.) But the parents are playing it when we're alone in the car (and singing along.)We're giving it to everyone with a kid--and some without.

  • A true gem. Fun and smart. Gets kids thinking and moving. Planning to use it
    author: Barb

    A true gem. Fun and smart. Gets kids thinking and moving. Planning to use it with my PE classes at school, too.

  • Awesome!
    author: Paula

    Our family really enjoys this CD. We have two children (4 and 2) who sing all the time in the car and around the house. This is fun yet intelligent music which appeals to our whole family. Gold!

  • Clever lyrics that children and adults can enjoy.
    author: Rebecca

    We checked this CD out of the library because of the title track, and have re-checked it multiple times, so it was a natural purchase for Christmas, though I had to search long and hard for a copy. The lyrics are very clever, with word play that challenges a child to think while appealing to their sense of humor. No talking down and no gooey selections. It is a disc the whole family enjoys.

  • We love this CD!
    author: Leslie

    My kids, ages 6 and 10, never seem to grow tired of listening to this CD. My husband and I enjoy it too, and we'd all love it if Billy Jonas would produce more kids' CD's!

  • All three of our cats, love this and mom and dad.
    author: Jodie Hicks

    It is always a joy to find music for children that parents can enjoy. I also appreciate that the standards are not lowered because it's a children's album. We love this CD and have given it as gifts this year. My last friend said it's the best present ever.

  • This CD saved my sanity!
    author: Virginia Mom of 2

    During a recent relocation, my 2 kids (ages 6 and 3) and I made the 10-12 hour trek between Richmond, VA and Atlanta, GA 4 times in five months. I grabbed this CD out of the library for our last trip. I struck GOLD! This CD entertained us for HOURS on the trip and by the final hour, all three of us were singing our hearts out with Billy Jonas. Now I'm buying it for everyone I know!

  • awesome! favorite CD of Germany visitors for learning English.
    author: treacy gallagher

    this cd has the greatest songs for both adults and kids. great beat, up-beat messages and fun. my original copy was 'stolen' by a German exchange student who lived with me and now i've bought extras so i am never without a copy. thanks!

  • Great for everyone!!
    author: michele

    With 3 kids and our love of music, we must have music that appeals to everyone. This CD is great. We are all singing Billy's songs long after we have gotten out of the car.

  • Great for everyone!!
    author: michele

    With 3 kids and our love of music, we must have music that appeals to everyone. This CD is great. We are all singing Billy's songs long after we have gotten out of the car.

  • Awesome CD!!!!
    author: Valerie Hawkins

    My 4 yr. olds' preschool teacher recommended this CD. The music is fun, and even my 10 yr. old loves it. I highly recommend this-especially if you have a younger child.

  • awesome!!
    author: debbie

    I have three children (18 months to 7) and we play this cd all the time. The 18 month old can sing some parts of the songs and the 4 and 7 year olds consistently ask for this cd. I have two of these cd so we can keep one in each car! We saw Billy Jonas live and he was just fantastic!

  • This cd rocks
    author: huskerboy

    This is one of the best cd's I have ever listened to. I heard it once when one of my teachers played it in class.I thought "Hey this cd isn't too bad, so just had to buy it."

  • author: Hollis Adams

    Very educational CD for my children ages 8 and 10. They learn something new each time we sing it in the car. We like it so much that we are giving it as holiday presents.

  • great cd!
    author: wncmtns

    I've been listening to Billy Jonas for many years...I bought this cd as a replacement for one that got lost. I love it and so does my son!

  • Great family CD!
    author: John D

    This is a CD that keeps peace in the car on trips-everyone loves it-Mom, Dad, and the kids! Great fun CD, and we enjoy singing along to it.

  • Fantastic!
    author: Katie

    My children (6 and 10) and I love this CD. The songs are great to get up and move to--plus it's fun to drum along. I would recommend it highly!

  • The new house favorite ...
    author: Linda

    My grandchildren immediately fell in love with this CD. The vocabulary is refreshing and intelligent, and never talks down to the kids. When "Cat" comes on, the arguing ceases and the fun begins. Both kids (3 & 8 yrs old) roam the house singing these songs.

  • My Child loved this CD!! It was awesome!
    author: spoole

    This CD was wonderful, and very child friendly. A must have for ages 4 and up. My 8 year-old nephew loved it along with my 5 year old. A great find.

  • Favorite for all ages!
    author: WEWolfe

    A great CD for multiple sibling families. My 9 year old loves it as much as the 4 year old. It's even fun for adults. We've been listening to this in spurts for a few years now, and it's still one of our two favorites (along with Bill Harley Down in the Backpack)

  • Fun for All!!
    author: Janet

    This one has fast become a family favorite. In our car, it is call and response and response (my 4 year old lagging a bit behind the kids on the CD :) and it is hysterical! Songs are fun and make you tap your toe and even the adults cant help but to join in.

  • Great and fun education
    author: Arnold

    It's fun and educational. Great to dance to. It's great for the family. Would definitely buy another CD like this.

  • My kids can't stop singing
    author: Bethany Haycox

    My boys(ages 4 and 7)can't stop singing! We saw him in concert at the Children's Theatre in Charlotte and fell in love with him and his music. I can't imagine any child that wouldn't love this music. I just wish he was coming back to Charlotte again soon. LOVE the CD!

  • Great gift!
    author: Carla Avery

    My kids and I love the CD and have owned it for years, but recently I've noticed that my kids' babysitter pops this CD in every time she's in the car to pick my son up from school, so this copy is actually a gift for her (she's 28!).

  • smart and witty!
    author: Susan

    Awesome CD! Great vocabulary builder, multicultural, beautiful music! Parents will enjoy it too!

  • fun and rollicking
    author: Miranda: a zine about motherhood and other adventures

    The catchy tunes, diverse instruments and clever lyrics will satisfy the whole family. And if you live in the Pacific Northwest and/or have a kid obsessed by volcanos, the song about Mt. St. Helens is a real bonus. "Oh, oh oh, the mountain's gonna blow/Oh, oh oh, the lava's gonna flow..."

  • CAT-chy........
    author: Heather Retberg

    From our 9 month old to the three y.o. to the 7 y.o, they are making music and dancing along. No spatula, measuring spoons, wood spoon is safe--I'm getting scolded for cooking and using their musical instruments. Great fun and singing along and music making for all. Oldest son found out a lot more about Mt. St. Helens and volcanoes after Old St. Helens became a favorite. We're loving it--even after it was played non-stop. Still looking for musical instruments and rhythms everywhere....

  • Wonderful for kids of all ages!
    author: Teresa

    This CD is great, and not just for young kids! I bought it for a college student friend of mine and we both enjoy it so much!

  • Witty word play
    author: Bonnie Rochman (News)

    What a fun CD! Let this sum it up: My husband and I like listening to it as much as our 2-year-old (who now knows what "nocturnal" means and can use it correctly in a sentence!)

  • Awesome CD! Kids love it and parents too!
    author: Susan, mom of 3

    My kids learned about Billy Jonas when he visited their school. They were singing some of the songs weeks after his visit. I decided to buy the CD and surprise them. The music is fun for the kids and is so upbeat it's fun for parents too. We danced around our kitchen while we listened! It's educational too - in a completely fun way. My 5 year old said something about 'nocturnal animals'; now I know where he learned about that!

  • How great he is.
    author: Hannah

    This is a great CD. I hope I will get it for Christmas. I know about this CD because my friend, Anna has it.

  • A joy for the whole family!
    author: Dagmar

    Billy Jonas manages to combine catchy tunes with meaningful rhymes appealing to all ages. We are a family of six, our children are 2-12, everybody loves this CD. Some songs are plain fun to sing along (Tongo!) and have the potential to improve your mood considerably. Other songs inspired questions and discussions in our family (Old St. Helen/ Pharaoh, Pharaoh). Recently my 7 year old daughter had a bad day at school, she decided she needs to get in a better mood by putting on this CD to sing and dance along. We all joined her... I really, really recommend this CD.

  • My daughter knows all of the words...
    author: Susan Laine

    Perfect combination of fun, instrumentation, vocals and wild lyrics. My daughter took to it immediately. We got it when she was 2. She's 4 now, still loves it and knows all of the words. It's my holiday gift to all kids this year.

  • Students and teacher alike love this CD!
    author: 2nd grade teacher

    My students LOVE this CD. We saw Billy Jonas in concert and now they have to have the CD outside at recess while they beat on everything they can find. Some students have brought homemade instruments from home. I love it!

  • A great CD for kids!
    author: Diane Dulaney

    My kids (and the adults in our house) love this CD! The songs are witty and catchy. I bought 3 copies to give as gifts.

  • clever, thoughtful melodies and rhythms
    author: Leah

    This is great music for all ages. The kids and adults will enjoy the rhyming and defining and improvising and enthusiasm! Wonderful, singable melodies and fun lyrics with thoughtful messages. We are so impressed, we will wholeheartedly recommend this and be buying more copies to give as gifts.

  • A fun CD for kids and grown-ups. I don't get tired of it on long car trips!!!!
    author: Hazel and Eliza

    Fun, for kids and their parents

  • wonderful, uplifting, fun original songs for everyone
    author: Kerrin

    Looking for fun family music for the car? This qualifies. We sought out Billy after seeing him perform amongst many other fine musicians at the Ann Arbor Folk Fest. Billy stood out and got the audience involved, it was fun and inspiring, definately something to introduce the kids to.

  • Warning! These songs will stick in your head!
    author: Muruas

    We listen to this CD in the car all the time. My 21-month old loves it and even sings many of the songs. My 7 and 10-year-old nephews are also wild about this CD and Billy Jonas in general. The only problem that I have with the songs is that they are very sticky and often I cannot get them out of my head.

  • Fun, upbeat music!
    author: Pam Mantica

    Excellent CD! Fun songs, very upbeat. Both of my daughters play it over and over, and my mother-in-law liked it so much she asked for it for her birthday!! This is the kind of CD that puts you in a good mood. Highly recommended!

  • The whole family loves this CD!
    author: Jayne

    This CD totally ROCKS! My kids love it, my husband loves it, and I find myself listening to it when they're not even in the car. At two years and five years, they sing along with all the songs. Listening to this CD is a sure-fire way to get everyone smiling. We love to find all the things in the house we can make into drums! Buy it for all your upcoming kid birthdays, and BANG ON A DRUM!

  • author: zoe lewis

    billy jonas is the coolest cat of them all! not often do i feel as inspired as when i hear his music. fabulous lyrics, grooves and theatre! thank you brother!

  • CATegorically GREAT!
    author: The Vogel Family

    This quickly has become our family's new favorite bedtime/anytime/singing in the car music! We bought this right after seeing Billy in concert - ever since we've been singing and teaching the songs to our friends. This CD is CATegorically GREAT!

  • We're the kind of cats that LOVE Billy Jonas!
    author: Marla Cohen-Merlino

    My family loves, loves, loves this CD. It's the kind of children's music that parents (ok, this parent) may happen to accidentally "forget" to take out of the CD player when there aren't any kids in the car. The title tune, Pharoh, Pharoh, and Tongo will have kids of any age singing along in no time flat.

  • I bought the CD for my son after he heard Billy Jonas perform... he loves it!
    author: Amelia Miller

    I bought the CD for my son after he saw Billy Jonas perform... he loves the songs!!!

  • author: leah

    We have 3 kids - 7, 15, and 17 and ALL of us enjoy this CD - parents included. "What kind of cat are you" and "Pharaoh" are 2 favorites - the 7 yr old boy loves the "Alien in my Lungs" -because it's "kinda gross"

  • Inspiring, fun, brings out the rhythm in kids!
    author: Teresa Carman

    There is something about the rhythm expressed in this music that inspires my little six year old niece to get up and move. She learned the words to the song Pharaoh, Pharaoh very quickly even though she has heard it many other times and did not quite get the words before. She was drawn to this music. She wanted to dance to all the songs on the CD several times before going back to playing with her toys.

  • Absolutely fabulous! Fun lyrics and rhythm.
    author: Tracey

    My kids would play this CD all day if I let them. They play it every morning in my daughter's kindergarten class to get the kids started and moving, and the kids just can't seem to get enough of it. I hear my kids singing parts of it through the day as they're playing with other stuff, so the lyrics and tunes are definitely catchy.

  • The whole family loves this CD!
    author: Laurel

    Our whole family loves this CD and sings along whenever it's on! We especially enjoy the catchy tunes and rhythms of "Tongo", "Some Houses" and "Nocturnal". My 5 year old has created a modern dance routine to go with "Pharaoh Pharaoh". A CD that appeals to both children and adults!

  • We LOVE this CD!
    author: Ruby, Ivan and Finn

    Our whole family LOVES this CD! It's intelligent and fun. Good for all ages. We give this as a gift for birthdays and it's always an instant hit with the kids at the party.

  • Great music for adults and kids - did I mention adults?
    author: Judy Yacker

    This CD has wonderful, sing-alongable songs that appeal equally to kids and adults. Every track is a winner. No family CD collection should be without it.

  • Awesome!
    author: Andi Baughan

    The CD is wonderful! The whole family enjoys listening to it! Very fun to listen to and educational, too!

  • Great CD!
    author: Lisa and son Colin Kendra

    We love cats and our new Billy Jonas CD "What Kind of Cat Are You?". We have great fun listening to it and playing right along with the songs. Very interactive and most of all -- so fun!

  • My Class LOVES you and your music!
    author: Beth kemp

    We learn so very much from your music. My children have just embraced every one of your songs.

  • I love this CD!
    author: Billy Jonas Fan

    I'm not really the age to be listening to kids stuff, probobly, because I'm a teenager, but I just LOVE Billy Jonas' songs. My dad likes them too, and finds himself laughing and singing along with these catchy tunes. Thank you so much!

  • Way fun, and love that you learn from the songs!
    author: Michele

    Love the songs, sounds and the mix of voices, adults and children. Keep it coming!

  • The CD is awesome. My 18 month old loves it as does my kindergarten class!
    author: Lynn

    The CD is great ! The songs have a great beat and the words are easy to learn. We all have great fun dancing to them !

  • Best CD yet!
    author: Siri and Wendy Swanson

    This is my best CD yet! My Mom and I listen to it each day in the car and I love all the songs. We dance and jump around to all the songs. I ordered mulitple copies this year from my friends for gifts! It is a wonderful CD and we absolutely love all the songs. We do listen to it every day in the car and many times at home!

  • Even makes grown-ups smile!
    author: KPS

    This is music for kids that even makes adults smile! Sophisticated sound with silly, kid-friendly lyrics. We've had this CD for about a year and still listen to it frequently. Ordered more copies to give as gifts.

  • What a wonderful CD. Great catchy beat. My 8 year old loves it.
    author: Belinda

    What a wonderful CD. My 8 years old loves it. Great.

  • FANTASTIC!!!
    author: Heather

    This is a great CD! My girls love listening, singing, and dancing to it. Our favorites are Tongo, Old St. Helen, and Noctournal. They can't get enough of this CD, and they are definetly putting more on their Christmas Lists.

  • Great CD. My girls love it.
    author: Nancy
  • A great gift! Fun for everyone!
    author: Marci

    We liked the CD so much, we bought a copy for a friend!

  • wonderful
    author: Michelle

    great songs for children and adults alike, my 2 & 4 year olds love it and we all sing along

  • The Best Music For All Children
    author: Tasha Grand-Harkness

    This CD is not only fun and playful. It actually helps children build their motor skills, simple and large. It keeps the creative energy flowing which is so necessary for our children.

  • Dance and sing along
    author: RBS

    My 7 yo and 5 yo love this CD. They make up their own dances and sing along. Ole St. Helen and Pharaoh Pharaoh are their favorites.

  • Get Movin'
    author: Kara's Mom

    This cd is great. My friends have it too and our kids all love St. Helen, and they're only toddlers. It's great for a wide range of ages because the music is great and the motions keep everyone's attention and gets you movin'!! Great for your home, car and gifts to everyone. That's the end of my non-solicited ad...Kippies!

  • author: Amy Kastelin

    This CD Rocks! Our whole family loves it and we make up more words to all the songs! I have purchased a bunch of these CDs to give to kids on their birthdays. Everyone loves it!!!

  • Educational AND fun!
    author: Emily

    I teach K-5 general music and I have used a few songs in my classroom. The kids absolutely love the songs!....and they learn something while they're singing! It's great!

  • My kids (4&6) love this CD. I find myself singing along too.
    author: Russell Woods

    My kids (4&6) love this CD. I find myself singing along too. Their favorite tracks are Tongo, Pharoh Pharoh, and What kind of Cat are you. I also liked Nocturnal and Lean on Me. Some of the other tracks are not memorable, but 5 songs you like is a pretty good average considering that most of the albums we buy only have one or two. My 4 year old saw Billly Jonas in concert at a weekend festival and was singing Tongo all around the house. When I asked, she showed me the website listed on a sticker she had gotten and we logged on and ordered the CD.

  • "Darned catchy and fun"
    author: Josh Levin

    This is really a first-rate children's c.d. Not every song is memorable, but the many that are -- particularly, "Some Houses," "Nocturnal" and the title track -- are wonderful, thoughtful, inspired and fantastic songs that kids of all ages will love, and love to sing with. Our family is glad we've discovered Billy Jonas!

  • Great CD! I love to listen to it.
    author: Micah H.

    My whole family likes to listen to this CD. My 4 year old sister has even learned a lot of the lyrics, and sings along all the time! This is a great CD!

  • This is a fun, addictive, totally enjoyable CD!
    author: Kami Mulzet

    My daughter loves this CD and so do her friends at daycare. That is why I have bought it often as gifts for her classmates. I saw Billy Jonas live at the school where I work (Pre-K through 8th grade) and was amazed at his ability to engage the kids. My own pre-school daughter has memorized his songs since I bought the CD! I highly recommend this music.

  • Whaw, Love it !
    author: Absillis Family

    Loved by the hole family including the ones in Belgium. It's fun, educational and brings the kids in a happy mood.

  • Awesome CD My boys love it and so does my wife!
    author: chuck petit

    Buy this CD if you love creativity and value the minds of your children.

  • Really fun! The music is of high quality and very educational.
    author: Hallie

    The song contents are good jumping-off points for lessons on subject matter ranging from house-making materials to viruses. The music itself is enjoyable for adults who may be a little fed up with Disney's version of children's music.

  • We love this CD!
    author: Jen

    This CD has instantly become a favorite in our family! I think the songs are great fun, both in content and musicality and when my toddler sees me get into the music, he loves to dance along!

  • Awesome CD! My 2nd graders love it!
    author: Karen

    The catchy tunes make my second graders want to move while they are learning at the same time. We are hoping that Billy will make another fun and educational CD very soon.

  • Our best children's CD!
    author: Christina

    This CD is fantastic. My 3-year-old has memorized the words to most songs and asks for the CD whenever we are in the car. The lyrics raise questions that provoke interesting discussions and teach new vocabulary. We highly recommend it!

  • One of the Best
    author: Rebecca

    Great CD overall, and I know it will be a family favorite for years. I was introduced to it by both friends and in my child's music class, and I intend to purchase copies for others.

  • Spectacular kids album
    author: Eric K. Englebardt

    Never have both my kids (10 and 6) continuously asked to hear the same album. Great stuff, with an educational undercurrent they don't even see!

  • Wonderful: catchy tunes, cheerful words, great fun.
    author: Miriam Helbok

    The title song alone is worth the price of this CD, which is a favorite with my grandchildren, their grandma (me), and their great-grandma, too, who got it as a gift for her 90th birthday and just loves it. This CD is wonderfully tuneful, funny, and cheerful. I can't imagine anyone not liking it.

  • Wonderful: catchy tunes, cheerful words, great fun.
    author: Miriam Helbok

    The title song alone is worth the price of this CD, which is a favorite with my grandchildren, their grandma (me), and their great-grandma, too, who got it as a gift for her 90th birthday and just loves it. This CD is wonderfully tuneful, funny, and cheerful. I can't imagine anyone not liking it.

  • my son's absolute favorite
    author: rachel

    This is my 2 year old son's favorite CD. We can't take a car ride with out it and we have to sing him nocturnal animals every night as he goes to sleep. Thank you, Billy Jonas!

  • Very appropriate for ages 4 - 10.
    author: Scott

    My two sons, ages 6 and 10 not only enjoy the CD themselves, but like to give it as a gift to their friends. Very appropriate CD for ages 4 - 10.

  • Three year old grandson loves it . Big help to remembering the words etc. to wh
    author: Virginia Stuhrenberg

    My three year old grandson didn't seem to get much out of the Billy Jonas show but afterwords we heard him singing the songs. The CD was a great reminder of the words to the songs so we could all sing the words. He really enjoyed some new songs. This quality CD sounded like being there at a Billy Jonas live show. I'm glad I was able to get it online.

  • Excellent CD!
    author: Irene

    My 5 year old son LOVES this CD and insists we play it all of the time. He also sings the songs at the top of his lungs on our family walks! The music is great and the lyrics are clever, so I like listening to it too. And, some of the tunes are remakes of songs I loved (louie, louie, etc.), so it's great to have my 5 year old enjoy those songs too.

  • Great. I used this in student teaching to teach a lesson about nocturnal animal
    author: Brandie S.

    This CD is great. I used it in a student teaching lesson. Everyone loved it. The motions that go along with the song were perfect. It was interactive and really caught the kids attention.

  • Great Musician - Excellent Performer
    author: Dan R.

    Billy's stuff is awesome. He comes out every summer and does a performance for my summer camps. He is great with kids, grabs their attention and gets everyone involved. Thanks Billy, see you next summer!!

  • author: Lucy S.

    This cd has my class singing and dancing in the aisles!! We LOVE it!! : )

  • Great teaching tool!
    author: cecilia cloutier

    One of my third graders brought in this CD when we were learning about Mt. St. Helens. It became the most requested 'start the day' CD!

  • FABULOUS! Severe fun with a message!
    author: Sue Collins

    My duaghter got it for her birthday and I've already ordered others for gifts. Wonderful fun!

  • Very entertaining for the kids AND parents!
    author: Lisa Bayindirli

    A refreshing CD with catchy lyrics that my kids (ages 4 and 6) find very singable and amusing. I find myself singing along as well. This is a fun CD and I highly recommend it.

  • Wonderful!
    author: Jill

    One to listen to even after the children have left the room!

  • My daughter loves this CD. She sings all of the songs constantly!.
    author: Liz Smith
  • I love it. It is great.
    author: Jena L.

    The whole family loves it. Ready for a new video to come out.

  • author: Peter Brooks

    I am seven and I love the cd. I brought it to a friend's house and we all had fun singing along. Thanks.

  • Very Nifty!
    author: Mary Jennings

    This CD was so cool. Not only do we play it constantly with the kids, we end up singing the songs with our adult friends as well. I definatly recommend it!

  • Fabulous stuff--the kids and the grownups in our family loved it!
    author: Debbie Lewites

    This is a wonderful CD--the songs are funny, educational, and just plain fun. My kids are asking intelligent questions about the things Billy sings about, and they reference the songs all the time as we go about our business!

  • Great CD!
    author: Sarah

    This is a terrific CD. My kids (5 years and 18 mos.) love it and so do I.

  • Fun, fun, fun for all ages
    author: Jen

    This CD is very fun - great for kids and for adults (unlike those kid CDs that drive us batty). Our 18 month old just loves it.

  • Fantastic!!!
    author: Lisa Cayse

    The songs on the CD were interactive, educational and very lively!! My children and I have really enjoyed the CD! They especially love the bear that says "oh yeah, I forgot." We can't wait for his next CD!

  • This CD is great with it's wonderful rhythms and high participation quotient.
    author: Cindy

    I am a children's musician and a preschool music teacher and was looking for some new material. This CD is great with it's wonderful rhythms and high participation quotient. I love and my preschoolers will love, the title song, Pharoh, Pharoh (I teach at a Jewish preschool) and Nocturnal Animals. I recommend this CD to kids and parents of all ages. It is wonderful!

  • awesome
    author: mind y graham h.

    loved every bit of it.,...all my friends' kids love it too...our kid is grown now so all he listens ti is rap crap....what a nice,refreshing burst of childhood energy!

  • It's awesome!!
    author: Jo

    We love Billy Jonas!!! My three boys ages 2-7 all sing along to the songs. The music has a "fresh" sound and appeals to me as well. Since we got the CD, it's all that we ever play in the car. We highly recommend this CD!

  • Billy Jonas is great!
    author: Mindy

    My three-year-old loves this CD so much that all of her other CDs are now "on the shelf". The strong beat on these tracks really makes her move and she enjoys beating on any "drum" that she can find. I would highly recommend this CD for any child (and Mom) who love an upbeat tempo and fun lyrics.

  • Billy Jonas is my hero!
    author: Jessica Kaufman

    This CD contains some of Billy's best songs that are not otherwise available on CD (i.e., Some Houses and Old St. Helen). I wanted to encourage listeners to do whatever they can to see Billy play live, because his stage presence and spontenaiety far exceed the fun of listening to his recorded works. Go see him, go see him, go see him!

  • My step-daughter Megan absolutely LOVES this CD! Plays it all the time!
    author: Nancy (step-mom to Megan)

    My step-daughter Megan requested this CD after hearing Billy Jonas at her school assembly. Her teacher also has the CD and plays it frequently for the kids. She ALWAYS asks to listen to this CD and even takes the boom box outside to play it.

  • Wahooo! See you at MerleFest, Billy!
    author: Heather's Mom - Lois

    Great music, great lessons! Great for parents and kids!

  • wonderful, bouncy, positive kids' music!
    author: Lisa Longo

    My kids have been dancing around for days! This is great for kids--mine are 7, 4, and 1, and they all love it.

  • wonderful!
    author: lucas

    this is a favorite of all four of my children, ages 5-12. they have all memorized "some houses"!!

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