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"I'll try to restrain myself, but it won't be easy. This
is the best children's recording I've heard in ages. It takes children's
music back to where it started - simple songs that little kids can sing
with their parents. Kathy Reid-Naiman is no newcomer. She's been toiling
away in southern Ontario for years, performing in schools, daycares and
folk festivals. I feel like a fool because I didn't know about her recordings
until now. "Say Hello to the Morning," her third, features a wonderful
blend of fingerplays, rhymes and tickles (some of which are simply spoken),
along with singing games and songs both traditional and original (her
own songs are excellent ). She has a lovely voice and is backed by an
able stable of musicians, including her husband and children. Another
highlight is the golden touch of Ken Whiteley, producer of Raffi's early
recordings, who plays more than 2 dozen instruments. This recording has
a wealth of new material for preschool teachers and parents looking to
get beyond 'Twinkle, Twinkle' and 'I Love You, You Love Me.'"
-John Hoffman, Today's Parent (Canada)
"If you're looking for the perfect gift to give your child's
preschool or kindergarten teacher, pick up 'Say Hello To The Morning.'
Get one for your own family, too. This is preschool music at its best,
with plenty of opportunities for age-appropriate music play."
-Fred Koch, Chicago Parent Magazine's BEST OF 2000
"Traditional and original children's songs, fingerplays,
"knee bounces," and spoken rhymes courtesy of teacher, singer, and musician
Kathy Reid-Naiman. Her pure vocals are lovely and expressive, and the
terrific instrumentals she and others perform are remarkably varied with
dulcimer, piano, fiddle, harmonica, ukulele, accordion, washboard, and
many more. Its nearly impossible to sit still and not tap feet, nod heads
or want to get right up and dance to this exceptional collection. A sampling:
Hap Palmers playful "What Are You Wearing?," Bill Wellington's comic "Theres
a Dog in the School" (with barking), Malvina Reynolds gentle dreamsong,
"Morningtown Ride," the exuberant American folk song, "Jubilee," and Sally
Jaeger's and Reid-Naiman's charming "Baby Bear Waltz." And, no matter
what your age, Reid-Naiman's irresistible, lilting title song is a great
way to start the day."
-Lynne Heffley, Parents' Choice
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