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Justin Roberts' Perfect Summer Party

One of the best and most consistent songwriters in kids' music, Justin Roberts has just released Jungle Gym. Todd Rosenberg hide caption

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Justin Roberts' Perfect Summer Party

One of the best and most consistent songwriters in kids' music, Roberts has just released Jungle Gym, his seventh album for families. While avoiding lesson songs, Roberts instead paints spot-on portraits of how kids view the big and small events of their lives: haircuts, broken arms or temporarily losing Mom at the shopping mall.

Justin Roberts' Perfect Summer Party

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Tuesday

Best Music Of 2008

The Year In Music For Kids (And Parents)

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One of the best years for kids' music in recent memory includes releases from artists with feet firmly in both kid-friendly and adult-oriented worlds. Old favorites went in new directions, while emerging artists gave a glimpse of the future of a genre as diverse and unpredictable as kids themselves.

Hear Kathy O'Connell Discuss Her Top Pick

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Music for Kids That Even Parents Might Love

A wide range of tunes for children is climbing the music charts — and much of it is acceptable to adult ears. Stefan Shepherd, who writes the kids music blog Zooglobble, talks to Melissa Block about his current favorite songs and artists.

Music for Kids That Even Parents Might Love

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