Wonder Kids - 20 Bible Verses Every Kid Can Sing & Know
STYLE: Childrens RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 86576-16123 LABEL: W0760 FORMAT: CD Album RRP: £9.99
Reviewed by Stephen Luff
To keep the attention of today's kids in this media saturated world a company needs to produce something very special. This release from America's Wonder Kids series isn't it. This CD seeks to get 20 selected Bible verses 'stuck in the heads' of 4-8 year olds. I would suggest that to achieve this, you need strong songs that the kids will want to keep playing. This is where the project utterly fails. Firstly, the declared target age group is wrong. I would aim for 3-6 year olds with this collection. Secondly, the melodies for most of the songs here simply do not stand out - this is very important if the song is to stick with children! The Bible verse is read out at the start of the track with the idea that a song that involves the basis of the verse will be enjoyed. This does work on occasions, "I Know The Plans I Have For You", is repetitive and catchy while "The Lord Bless You & Keep You", would be great at bedtime. However, these are not enough memorable songs to save this project and even with the inclusion of veteran inspirational and gospel singer Larnelle Harris on "The Beatitudes" and the narration by George Younce on "Cast Your Cares On Him" cannot save this.
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Product Description
Ever get a song stuck in your head and no matter how you try, you can’t forget it? That’s the idea behind this 20-song collection. We selected 20 essential Bible verses that form the basis for the Christian faith. Then we set them to music, the kind kids love! And we hope they will get stuck in their heads: John 3:16, Genesis 1:1, and Psalm 23 are just a few of the verses your child will sing and know!