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!

Tracks:

Penguin Parade
Noses
Animals are Dancing
Black Patches
Ants
Fishies
California Sea Otter
What do Animals Need?
Croak-a-Ribbit
Go into the Night
Moose
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:

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!

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.

Average customer rating:

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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ASIN: B000002M85
Release Date: 1996-04-09

Tracks:

Penguin Parade
Noses
Animals Are Dancing
Black Patches
Ants
Fishies
California Sea Otter
What Do Animals Need?
Croak-A-Ribit
Go Into The Night
Moose
Safe At Home

Customer Reviews:

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

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?

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.

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.

Average customer rating:

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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