Penguin Parade

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The Banana Slug String Band (BSSB) is a group of four musicians that have been entertaining and educating communities nation-wide for more than 17 years. Focusing on family and primary school-aged audiences of all cultural backgrounds, The BSSB performances combine their original compositions with puppets, theater, and audience participation to create a lively learning environment within their shows. Vocals, guitar, banjo, percussion, harmonica and bass are the modes through which the BSSB imparts knowledge, inspiration and the message to take care of the planet. "A typical Banana Slug String Band performance is a cross between a hootenanny, a vaudeville routine, and a science class." - San Francisco Chronicle. Over the years the BSSB has brought their joyous music to thousands of children, demonstrating that it can be fun and easy to learn about Earth Science while singing.

Album Description
Join the upbeat and wacky Parade with the Banana Slugs as they venture through animals' homes and sing about their characteristics and habitats. Put on your tux for the "Penguin Parade", then sing and dance along with raccoons, ants, otters, fish and even a moose. Only the Slugs could make learning about nature so much fun!

Penguin Parade, Music, Banana Slug String Band
Penguin Parade
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Kids' music that doesn't drive parents crazy!
  • wonderful
Penguin Parade

Manufacturer: None
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:
  1. Slugs at Sea
  2. GOIN' WILD
  3. Wings of Slumber

ASIN: B00005TT52
Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Penguin Parade
  2. Noses
  3. Animals are Dancing
  4. Black Patches
  5. Ants
  6. Fishies
  7. California Sea Otter
  8. What do Animals Need?
  9. Croak-a-Ribbit
  10. Go into the Night
  11. Moose
  12. Safe at Home

Album Description

Join the upbeat and wacky Parade with the Banana Slugs as they venture through animals' homes and sing about their characteristics and habitats. Put on your tux for the "Penguin Parade", then sing and dance along with raccoons, ants, otters, fish and even a moose. Only the Slugs could make learning about nature so much fun!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Kids' music that doesn't drive parents crazy!.......2006-03-11

My two children (5 & 2) LOVE the Banana Slug String Band. "Penguin Parade" is a huge favorite for singalongs. The songs are widely varied and interesting, and the lyrics are clever. I appreciate the range of vocabulary, the puns, and that the songs provoke a lot of questions about animals and the environment.
We have several BSSB CD's and they are heavy favorites. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an alternative to Disney soundtracks and Raffi!

5 out of 5 stars wonderful.......2004-12-06

Great songs that have substance and can teach while they entertain, I really think this group is great for kids and adults alike.
Penguin Parade
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great stuff, but not their best
  • Loves it, but...
  • Excellent choice for elementary science instruction.
  • Great CD for kids, enjoyable even for adults
Penguin Parade
Banana Slug String Band
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:
  1. Slugs at Sea
  2. GOIN' WILD

ASIN: B000002M85
Release Date: 1996-04-09

Tracks:

  1. Penguin Parade
  2. Noses
  3. Animals Are Dancing
  4. Black Patches
  5. Ants
  6. Fishies
  7. California Sea Otter
  8. What Do Animals Need?
  9. Croak-A-Ribit
  10. Go Into The Night
  11. Moose
  12. Safe At Home

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great stuff, but not their best.......2000-05-20

I was introduced to the Banana Slug String Band via their "Slugs at Sea" CD -- an outstanding album. This CD, the 2nd one of theirs that we bought, is also good, but not quite on par with "Slugs at Sea."

My children like this CD, but it doesn't get them singing quite the way the other one did. The songs are interesting, and they have a good message about the environment.

This band shows a good range of flexibility in their musical style, lyrics, and presentation without being bogged down in pastels and fluff that often fills much of music made for children. This is a CD that my children AND I can listen to.

A fun CD to be sure, and full of good science too! I hope that Elementary school teachers out there know about this group!

Alan Holyoak

4 out of 5 stars Loves it, but..........2000-05-02

Our five year old son loves it. However, he seems a little frustrated when he can't totally hear all the lyrics in a song, especially the Nose song. (We can't figure out what animal they are speaking of in one verse.) :-(Why are the lyrics not included? It seems like a must, especially for childrens' sakes. A lot of children may like to know exactly what is being sung/said so they can learn from it and sing along. Comprende?

5 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for elementary science instruction........1999-10-06

Teachers will love this CD (or anything by the Banana Slug String Band). The songs are terrific for science instruction, particularly in environmental studies, habitats, animals, and adaptation. Friendly melodies, great lyrics. My students love these songs.

4 out of 5 stars Great CD for kids, enjoyable even for adults.......1999-03-31

The only CD for my 4-year-old that I can listen to more than a few times. Nice tunes in all kinds of styles from Beach Boys to hip hop to techno. Good eco-friendly lyrics to teach about nature, as well.
Penguin Parade
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Penguin Parade
    Banana Slug String Band
    Manufacturer: Slug Music/Newsound
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000N0R16S
    Release Date: 2006-01-03

    Product Description

    Come along with The Banana Slug String Band on a wacky, upbeat educational adventure into the animal kingdom. Put on your tux for the "Penguin Parade," then sing and dance along with raccoons, frogs, ants, otters, fish and even a moose. Only the Slugs could make learning about nature so much fun! Includes songs such as Penguin Parade, California Sea Otter, and Go Into the Night.

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