Entertainment
Philadelphia Chickens
Sandra Boynton | Workman Publishing CompanySongs You’ll Love To Love
An album fun enough for kids, good enough for you.
Sandra Boynton has achieved a sneaky ubiquity in the lives of parents and their children. Her drawing style is instantly familiar, she has sold 20 million books worldwide (Barnyard Dance is a personal favorite) and she’s designed more than 4,000 greeting cards. So, we shouldn’t be surprised that her foray into music has proved to be a smashing success as well. Released in 2004 by Rounder Records, Philadelphia Chickens is a rollicking, hilarious and complete album that must be in your children’s music library. It features 18 songs with an eclectic group of performers, including The Seldom Herd, Eric Stoltz, the Bacon Brothers and Meryl Streep. You’ll hear everything from the swing/big-band feel of title track “Philadelphia Chickens” to the Jimmy Buffett-style “Pig Island.” A terrific companion book allows your children to follow along with each song. To say that these songs are catchy is an understatement; don’t be surprised if they’re stuck in your head for a full year. — Greg Martinez
