Zoom
Zoom Cuddle and Croon by Kathy Reid-Naiman is a collection of some of the best loved songs, rhymes
and bounces from Kathy’s earlier recordings with additional new tracks. This
beautiful CD was created for the British Colombia Library Association’s ‘Books
for BC Babies’ early literacy program. It will be distributed to newborn babies
in that province in 2009.
Kathy is joined by a stellar cast of
musicians - Ken and Chris Whiteley, Anne Lederman, Anne
Lindsay, Arnie, Jesse and Hannah Naiman, Mark Mosca, Sharlene Wallace, Dennis
Pendrith and Wendy Soloman. This recording was produced by Ken Whiteley whose many
production credits include Raffi, Fred Penner, Nancy Cassidy, Debbie Carroll
and many, many more.
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"In her trademark pleasing and soothing voice, Kathy
Reid-Naiman delights ears young and old with her latest collection of
timeless songs and rhymes. Along with first rate vocals and harmonies,
a stellar group of musicians provide the wonderful folk roots sounds of
a fiddle, steel drums, drums, banjo, bass, cello, harp, harmonica, and
kazoo. It's easy to join in on singable songs like "I Like to Rise,"
"Over in the Meadow," "Shoofly," "Zoom Zoom Zoom," "Maloney the Pony,"
"Lavender's Blue," and "The Moonman." Children will be happily
repeating the spoken word tracks such as "Round and Round the
Garden/Knock at the Door," "Slowly Slowly Very Slowly," "Mother and
Father and Uncle John," "Here is the Little Boy," and "The Moon is
Round." The liner notes provide parents with suggested hand movements,
dance moves, and bounces to accompany almost all songs. "
"Kathy Reid-Naiman's music for young children is unsurpassed.She deserves a top rating in every category by which one might judge it: superb choice of repertoire both for its own sake, and for the ages of the children; crystal clear and appealing vocal presentation with a charming sense of humour;
instrumental accompaniment that enhances but does not distract from or overwhelmthe song; and a deep understanding of the folk roots from which these songs come, even in those she created herself.
If there were a grade higher than A+, she would deserve it." Bram Morrison
"Hundred and hundreds of your CDs have
arrived at my library this week (and at libraries across BC) in
readiness for next year's Books for BC Babies! I listened to it this
morning on my way to work - singing along. It's fabulous Kathy - as I
knew it would be. Love your rendition of "Over in the Meadow" and I think
the mix of rhymes and songs is just perfect !!! There couldn't be a
nicer little present for every new baby in BC than your CD and the new
Mother Goose board book. Thanks SO much for working with us on this
project" Allison
Taylor McBryde Coordinator of
Children's and Young Adult Services North Vancouver
District Public Library
5. Slowly Garden Snail 6. Sailing Sailing Over the Ocean 7. The Little Mice Go
Creeping 8. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom 9. Sleeping Bunnies 10. Mother and Father and Uncle
John 11. Shoo Fly 12. I Want Someone To Buy Me A
pony 13. With a Tick and a Tock / My
Grandfather Clock 14. She Didn't Dance, Dance, Dance 15. Tumbledown Hill 16. Sugar Lamb 17. This is the
Boat 18. Mister Moon / The Cuckoo 19. The Moon is Round 20. Maloney the
Pony 21. Here is The Little
Boy 22. Watch the Stars See How They
Run 23. Ho Ho Watanay 24. I see the Moon (up over my head) 25. Babushka Baio 26. Hush Little Baby 27. Lavender's Blue 28. The Moonman
