Chicken Soup For Little Christian Souls: Songs To Build Your Christian Faith

Editorial Reviews
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From the guys (Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen) who brought you the book Chicken Soup for the Soul and its various incarnations (i.e., additional revenue streams), Chicken Soup for Little Christian Souls beatifically packages 14 feel-good songs about God, Jesus, and living the good life. While Wes King's "Joy," divine diva Rebecca St. James's "Jesus Loves the Little Children," and Godspell's "Day by Day" are what you'd expect on such a Christian Souls set, there are also some surprises here. The folk-singing giant Bill Staines opens the disc with his resplendent "A Place in the Choir" while traditional folkies Mike and Peggy Seeger do a simple, unvarnished version of "Who Built the Ark? Noah, Noah" that stands in good contrast to the record's more produced cuts--such as the old Ray Stevens hit "Everything Is Beautiful" and Ocean's gospel pop hit "Put Your Hand in the Hand." The parent might wonder why at least one tune from Jesus Christ Superstar wasn't included, but your kids will still thrill to the rich assortment and voices that color this children's sing-along testament to faith, which is bound to earn Canfield and Hansen even more credit in heaven. --Martin Keller

Chicken Soup For Little Christian Souls: Songs To Build Your Christian Faith, Music, Various Artists, CCM, Children's, Childrens, Pop, Religious / Contemp. Christian, Sing-Along

Average customer rating:

Great philosophy, good lyrics, but the actual music?!

Exciting praise and worship for jr. church kids

Chicken Soup For Little Christian Souls: Songs To Build Your Christian Faith
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004S81L
Release Date: 2000-04-04

A Place In The Choir - Bill Staines
Put Your Hand In The Hand - Ocean
Who Built The Ark? Noah, Noah - Mike & Peggy Seeger
G-O-D - Anna Moo
Jesus Loves The Little Children - Rebecca St. James
Yes, I Can Do It - Jodi Benson
Stars Are The Windows Of Heaven - Anne Murray
Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus - Cedarmont Kids
Day By Day - Godspell Cast
Little Bitty Baby - Beginner's Bible
Joy - Wes King
Jesus Loves Me - Bob Carlisle
Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep - Mimi Bessette

Amazon.com

From the guys (Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen) who brought you the book Chicken Soup for the Soul and its various incarnations (i.e., additional revenue streams), Chicken Soup for Little Christian Souls beatifically packages 14 feel-good songs about God, Jesus, and living the good life. While Wes King's "Joy," divine diva Rebecca St. James's "Jesus Loves the Little Children," and Godspell's "Day by Day" are what you'd expect on such a Christian Souls set, there are also some surprises here. The folk-singing giant Bill Staines opens the disc with his resplendent "A Place in the Choir" while traditional folkies Mike and Peggy Seeger do a simple, unvarnished version of "Who Built the Ark? Noah, Noah" that stands in good contrast to the record's more produced cuts--such as the old Ray Stevens hit "Everything Is Beautiful" and Ocean's gospel pop hit "Put Your Hand in the Hand." The parent might wonder why at least one tune from Jesus Christ Superstar wasn't included, but your kids will still thrill to the rich assortment and voices that color this children's sing-along testament to faith, which is bound to earn Canfield and Hansen even more credit in heaven. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Great philosophy, good lyrics, but the actual music?!.......2002-12-30

I got this CD for my son for our van, thinking we could learn the songs and sing them together as we run errands, etc. I really like the idea of Christian music for children, and I like the lyrics of the songs. However, I can not stand the country feel of this CD. I am not a fan of country music at all, and this is just a bit too 'twangy' for me. I can't listen to it. I am giving it three stars because the concept is good, but I just wish I would have known the *style* of music before spending money on it.

Exciting praise and worship for jr. church kids.......2001-02-11

We are always looking for motivational songs for our children's groups. Since I also teach instruments, I scrutinize the background compilation and rhythms. Overall, the quality of this collection is the best I have reviewed. The minor shortcomings are far overshadowed by the content, artistry and balance of styles. We are currently using JOY and YES! I CAN DO IT to back up our Jr. Church group in their opening exercises. They love the CD and are trying to find some to purchase for their own. The positive attitude supported by biblical principles is outstanding and we look forward to future offerings from this producer. My husband found ours last April while we were shopping in Delaware - it must have been a brand new release - but I am totally baffled as to why we cannot locate it in Michigan. I suppose we will check the same location when we are there this April.

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