This Parent's Choice Award winner is a compilation of songs from around the world. The songs are presented in their native languages and sometimes include children's voices. The tempos very as widely as the cultures that created the music, and include an assortment of instruments, including guitar, trumpet, trombone, keyboard, mandolin, pan flute, saxophone, harmonica, accordion, and various percussion instruments.  This album is perfect for afternoon playtime, dancing with your little one, or lively car rides.

 World Playground introduces your little one to the sounds of other cultures, including language, instruments, tempos and beats. Even the youngest children can appreciate and enjoy the sometimes-subtle rhythm differences of the French, English, Spanish, Mandingo (Sengal), Pitjantijatjara (Australia), Greek, Portuguese,  Patua (Brazil), and Hebrew languages presented on this album. Three Little Birds, sung in English, may stand out to the parents as a Bob Marley cover; the saxophone and percussion create strong Reggae beats that are sure to get parents and their little ones grinning and grooving. There is also Mardi Gras Mambo, Tik Tik Tak (a Greek tango) and Bongo Bong (French rap) full of contrasting half note and staccato notes.  Many of the titles are repeated throughout the song allowing English listeners to easily sing along. 

The songs cater to movement, offering inspiring beats that will have listeners bopping and boogying. The Australian song Nyanpi Matilda features a metronome-steady beat that children can  match with movement.   La Mariposa features a chorus of hand claps that are fun to join in with. It is also worth noting that the cover booklet is a wealth of knowledge for adults seeking more information about each song. The booklet explains where the song originated, specifies which language it is sung in, includes a translation of the lyrics in English, and even defines some of the culture-specific words readers may not be familiar with. Sure to provide you with the answers to all your little one's questions!

Putumayo Kids is the children's and educational division of Putumayo World Music. As one of the leading children's record labels, Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through music from around the world.

With its growing collection of CDs featuring multilingual liner notes, Putumayo Kids produces music that entertains, educates and inspires cultural curiosity. More than three million Putumayo Kids CDs have been sold around the world. At least one percent of the CD sales benefit non-profit groups that support children, families, schools and other charities.

The Putumayo Kids music team chooses songs with child-friendly lyrics and rhythms by both renowned and undiscovered international artists. The collection of songs are tested in schools and with families. An international music selection contributes to the education of future global citizens while holding true to Putumayo's mission of sharing music that is "guaranteed to make you feel good".

Putumayo Kids has won numerous awards and is parent and teacher approved. Some organizations that have awarded honors to Putumayo Kids include Parents' Choice, National Parenting Publication Awards, Teachers' Choice and the American Library Association.