Best New Kids Music: Imagination Movers
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Upbeat, bursting with energy and a positive message, the Imagination Movers are the new favorite band of preschoolers across the nation.
These guys are fun to watch and listen to because somehow, they have managed to recall and relive what it is like to be a kid. You can see it in their faces; they are not singing down to their audience or teaching lessons in a authoritative sort of way. They are playing, jumping around and having a blast behaving like 4-year-olds and dealing and addressing the things that matter most to their audience. For example, their song I Want My Mommy addresses nightime fears all children experience at some point and the need to have mom or dad help them feel safe.
I Want My Mommy
Clean My Room
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Imagination Movers: For Those About to Hop
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Imagination Movers: Warehouse Mouse Edition
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Juice Box Heroes
Price: $7.89
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This group of friends from New Orleans stared out writing for their own kids and eventually scraped together enough cash to self-produce their first CD which, to their surprise, sold out rapidly. The band blends hip-hop, rock and world beat, bringing children lessons about daily life in a fun and energetic manner. Their work has won numerous awards, including the Parents Choice Award, and Teachers Pick.
Disney discovered them in 2005 at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Now, their videos are featured on Playhouse Disney daily. A TV show is in the works and will be comprised of skits, music and learning fun. It is scheduled to premier later in 2008. Band members share songwriting credits and consult with childhood development experts to verify what they know intuitively as dads, teachers and grown-ups who remember well what it was like to be a kid.“As anyone who lives with a little kid knows, they’re more intellectually and emotionally complex than anything in popular culture realizes.” Rich Collins, Imagination MoversBand members include:- Rich Collins, former journalist
- Scott Durbin, former teacher
- Dave Poche, architect
- Scott “Smitty” Smith, a New Orleans firefighter who served on a search and rescue team after Hurricane Katrina.
Their anxiously awaited CD Juice Box Heros will be released in March. Visit their website or Playhouse Disney to watch their videos, play games or download music.
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Here Comes Science
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Here Come The 123s [CD/DVD]
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Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo]
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Rocketship Run
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Fun Music For Preschoolers
- IMAGINATION MOVERS | Juice Box Herroes
Juice Box Heroes.Learn all about the band, join the fan club and download music. - Choo Choo Soul
Fun preschool music, hip-hop style. - Dan Zanes
Easy going preschool music that you can dance to or relax with.
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Thanks Rainbow :)
Wonderful Thank YOU for sharing I will have to share this with my girls and get some of their stuff for them.
Expect Miracles...
You're welcome, Shane! These guys are fun, I'm sure your girls will like them :)
Sounds like I'd like these guys too-- there are days when I want my Mommy too:-) Thanks for this informative well written review Amy. There are a couple of pre-schoolers in my life and I don't know what to give them for Christmas--this just might fill the bill!
Thanks Robie! The Imagination Movers Show just started this week on Playhouse Disney. Now fans can get a entire 30 minutes of these fun guys every day. My toddler is thrilled. :)













RainbowRecognizer says:
2 years ago
You're always on top, Amy - this is fun! Thanks :)