[.ca] Evergreen Everblue

Wonderful music with an important message:
This is a wonderful tape filled with songs that encourage children and adults alike to respect each other and the earth. My 3 1/2 year old daughter loves it, as do I. One thing I love about Raffi's music is that it doesn't talk (or sing) down to children-it's very respectful and intelligent.

Raffi's Best:
I just read in the Boston Parent's Paper that this CD was a "flop". I was amazed. It was always my favorite - raising four kids, it was the one album that had songs that everyone could relate to, old and young alike. Although "Baby Beluga" certainly had it's high points for my kids, this album just has so much to say. With enviromental concerns ever increasing, it would be interesting to see what would happen if this was re-released. Aside from the environmental issues Raffi raises so eloquently, there is also a wonderful message of respecting all life that is so encouraging. Each song can become a springboard for hours of discussion with your kids. That's what we've done, and it has been inspiring. Thanks!

Great product!:
Me as a parent find myself listening to this. It is a great CD, and it teaches children about pollution in a soothing way. good for ages 0-5. It makes a good gift

Great Teaching Tool:
I use this tape, especially the song "Evergreen, Everblue" to introduce a thematic unit on environmental awareness. This song is a perfect lesson initiating activity to go with a lesson based on deforestation, in which I do an activity with the book "The Great Kapok Tree."

A Flop. This is not children's music but lame light rock.:
Hands down, this is Raffi's worst CD. It is not children's music at all and is not intended to be. Unfortunately, Raffi is only good at children's music (which he is the best ever!) This music, instead, is really feeble, irritating light rock. Just listen to some of the sound clips, like "Alive and Dreaming." It's terrible. You may like this CD if you are an adult and like new age rock music, like Yanni. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

• Intro/Evergreen, Everblue
• Mama's Kitchen
• Big Beautiful Planet
• Alive and Dreaming
• Where I Live
• What's the Matter With Us
• Our Dear, Dear Mother
• Just Like the Sun
• Clean Rain
• One Light, One Sun
• We Are Not Alone