New Arrivals at KangarooBoo

Celtic Dreamland by Putumayo Kids

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:52 CST

Celtic music has long been known for both its danceable jigs and reels and its tranquil, beautiful melodies. For its latest release, Putumayo Kids focuses on the softer side of Celtic music, harvested from the rich musical traditions of Ireland, Scotland, eastern Canada and beyond.

Celtic Dreamland features songs that are perfect for the slumbering child, meditating mom and dad or the weary worker desperate for a little quiet relaxation.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song:

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Sing Along with Putumayo by Putumayo Kids

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:57 CST

A mix of unforgettable folk, blues, bluegrass, swing and reggae that children and their families can easily sing along with.

Includes entertaining and informative liner notes in English, Spanish and French, with song lyrics, artist biographies and Nicola Heindl’s distinctive colorful illustrations. The celebratory spirit of Sing Along With Putumayo will bring the whole family together.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song:

Download the lyrics in PDF format

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Carrot Jump Rope by Haba

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:36 CST

A fun way to get some exercise! This whimsical wood and hemp jump rope will inspire any child to spring into action. Just make sure to keep it away from the bunnies!

Made in Germany

Pyramid Set by Haba

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:12 CST

The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed over a 20 year period circa 2560 B.C. Built of over two million stones of more than two tons each, it was the tallest man-made structure on earth for more than four thousand years.

The Haba Pyramid Blocks set is only 67 pieces in 18 shapes, but it’s still a lot of fun to build your own Wonder of the World. Complete with Sphinx and 4 palm trees.

Made of solid, natural, untreated beech wood.

Made in Germany

Coliseum by Haba

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:12 CST

Reenact ancient Gladiator matches with this large block set made by Haba Toys. This set brings the grand style of ancient day Rome to the new millennium with great detail. Unique architectural elements.

Beautifully made, it comes with 110 pieces in 7 shapes.

Made of solid, natural, untreated beech wood.

Made in Germany

Croissant by Haba

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:08 CST

A great addition to your little chef’s kitchen. A wooden croissant just the right size for their little hands.

Each croissant sold separately.

Made of hard wood with non-toxic finish.

Made in Germany

Book Buggee by P'kolino

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:38 CST

The playfully smart P’kolino Book Buggee is a fantastically fun way to make books a part of your child’s everyday play. Story-time, quite-time or anytime, children can load their favorite books into their Buggee’s book holders, add their other treasures, and pull it to destinations of their imagination.

This fun-loving friend helps introduce and develop a playful bond with books through the self-directed acts of selecting, loading and pulling books and other treasures. This incorporation of books into play helps nurture a childʼs love for books.

In addition to the P’kolino Book Buggee being super cute, it is also ergonomically designed for easy use. The “V” shaped book holders are wider at the top for easy loading and unloading and narrow at the bottom to hold the book in place. With four book holders and plenty of “head” room for other treasures, see how much you can fit into your Book Buggee!

Made of fiber board with wood veneer.

Made in China

Silly Seating (Orange) by P'kolino

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:02 CST

This fun loving combination of stuffed toy and modular toddler seating has many features designed to support your toddler’s developmental needs, making these engaging and multi-talented silly seats a Playfully Smart addition to any growing home.

Designed for children age 1 and up.

This modular Silly Seating is comprised of three soft, sturdy, light weight pieces that can be configured in a myriad of ways; from seats of varying heights to tiny tables.

These many variations, and the capacity for children to do the configuring, are great for their creativity and gross motor development.

With no hard surfaces, sharp edges or loose pieces they are also safe for those early developmental stages when toddlers really toddle. So, climb on it, sit on it or drool on it; the snuggly fabric is durable, removable and washable.

Materials: Fabric Plush Micro fiber

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Silly Seating (Green) by P'kolino

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:23 CST

Designed for children age 1 and up.

This modular Silly Seating is comprised of three soft, sturdy, light weight pieces that can be configured in a myriad of ways; from seats of varying heights to tiny tables.

These many variations, and the capacity for children to do the configuring, are great for their creativity and gross motor development.

Materials: Fabric Plush Micro fiber

Made in China

Discovery Wagon by Haba

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:29 CST

The sturdy, well-balanced Haba Discovery Wagon is the perfect height for beginning walkers. It features many fun integrated toys, activities and surprises to keep little ones engaged:

4 kaleidoscopes in different colors
Wooden rotating elements
Wooden toys on the handle bar
A hiding place for the little fabric mouse Mouse
A wooden car/flower for sliding on the side panel of the wagon
A disk with spiral that turns with the wheels

Babies will love to push their favorite soft animals or dolls around in the seat of the wagon. Comes with a soft mouse toy who likes to play hide and seek in the little side pouch in the side of the wagon.

The Haba wagon features a nice smooth rolling motion, soft corners, and natural color. The tires are rimmed in rubber top to protect hardwood flooring.

To clean, wipe with damp cloth.

Brown bear not included.

Made in Germany

Bear Pacifier Chain by Haba

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:49 CST

A cute little bear & chain to keep your little ones pacifier in place. Functional and stylish at the same time.

New & Improved Design.

Multiple coats of natural, water-based, non-toxic lacquers render the surface especially resistant to humidity and mechanical strain. A quality toy crafted to withstand years or even generations of play. Made of beech wood.

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123 Blue Doudou Bear with Elephant by Kaloo

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:25 CST

Shhh. Take sleepy sweet bear along and have a wonderful dream. Ever so soft, cuddly doudou provide babies with much comfort. The knotted hat, paws and feet provide little fingers easy gripping and softness.

Comes in a beautifully constructed miniature hat box. It makes an adorable gift extra special.

Machine wash at 30C and tumble dry on low is recommended.

To conserve the color and quality of this item, avoid soaking, washing by hand and hanging to dry.

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Naturel Small Blue Bear by Kaloo

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:28 CST

Extremely soft & cuddly, signature of all Kaloo toys, this chubby, cuddly fellow will delight babies and children. Just made for loving squeezes, and constructed to take all the love with a comforting smile.

Comes in a beautifully constructed miniature hat box made of 100% recycled paper. It makes an adorable gift extra special.

The Naturel by Kaloo collection is made of delicate embroideries taken from Nature and products made with 100% organic cotton from India.

Machine wash at 30C and tumble dry on low is recommended.

To conserve the color and quality of this item, avoid soaking, washing by hand and hanging to dry.

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123 Zig Music by Kaloo

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:27 CST

Pull down on the wide, wood ring and listen to “Bridge Over Troubled Water” softly play, soothing your baby to sleep. A cloth hook for hanging this musical bear extends from his night cap, all parts are cloth-covered, and his body slowly contracts as music plays.

Wooden ring provides easy pulling, teething and playing as well.

Comes in a beautifully constructed tall miniature hat box. It makes an adorable gift extra special.

Surface and or spot clean only. Do not put item in washer/dryer due to music box inside.

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Latin Playground by Putumayo Kids

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:25 CST

A fiesta of upbeat, fun and educational musical journey through Latin America with Latin Playground, a collection of upbeat songs by well- known artists from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and more.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song:

Putumayo’s highly successful and critically acclaimed series of world music for kids has introduced children to world music from more than 20 countries and Latin Playground continues in the same tradition.

Latin Playground is a wonderful way to celebrate and discover the richness and beauty of Latin American music and culture. With songs selected to appeal to a wide variety of listeners, from toddlers to grown-ups, Latin Playground is a musical fiesta for all ages that you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy.

Latin Playground’s entertaining and informative liner notes are in English and Spanish and include Nicola Heindl’s endearing, colorful illustrations. Each song is accompanied with easy-to-read information about the country of origin, the style of music, fun facts and interesting information that will enhance the listener’s interest in the cultures where the music is from.

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World Playground by Putumayo Kids

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:22 CST

World Playground: A Musical Adventure for Kids is a collection of great songs from around the world that the family can enjoy together.

This CD takes children and parents on a musical journey to faraway places where they can be introduced to other people and places around the world.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song:

A trip to the World Playground makes exploring other cultures a fun adventure for music fans of all ages.

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European Playground by Putumayo Kids

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:21 CST

Take a fun-filled musical tour of Europe without packing the suitcase!

A collection of 15 songs that takes families on a fun-filled cross-genre musical tour around the continent. Europe is a favorite destination for travelers who marvel at the continent’s rich cultural variety.

The multilingual songs are easy to sing and dance along to, no matter what language you speak.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song:

Europe is home to almost 50 countries, each with its own unique culture, history, traditions, food and music. European Playground features a lively and engaging selection of family-friendly music from contemporary artists from these very diverse regions.

The song themes speak to children’s interests and spark their imaginations. The Swiss tune by Roland Zoss is about a magical land where teddy bears come to life. Sås & Kopp sing in Swedish about jumping on a trampoline with friends in the backyard, and German favorite Alex Schmeisser celebrates the friendship between a big cow and a little mouse. Alain Le Lait highlights the French love of good food while London-based Herbie Treehead explores a universal theme in a fresh new way with his “Change Song,” noting, “We all have to change sometimes!”

As with all Putumayo Kids releases, European Playground showcases the ways in which musical styles become global phenomena. The universal appeal of Caribbean musical styles is evident in tunes from artists working in the Netherlands, Greece and Denmark. Similarly, the mutual influence that Scottish and Irish music and North American folk music share can be heard in songs by Scotland’s Ian Benzie and Ireland’s Sharon Shannon.

A portion from Putumayo’s proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to the European Federation for Street Children.

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French Playground by Putumayo Kids

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:19 CST

A collection of French language songs that will bring joy to people of all ages.

An inspiring and entertaining musical journey for all ages to France, Quebec, Haiti and beyond. Bon Voyage!

Bilingual families and children learning French or English will enjoy the fact that the complete lyrics for each song are printed in both languages. As with all Putumayo CDs, French Playground features full-color liner notes with artist and cultural information. The CD is a great resource for language and social studies teachers.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song:

The artists on French Playground include some of the most popular children’s performers in their respective countries, along with successful pop artists such as Pascal Parisot, Thomas Fersen, Tryo and Ariane Moffat whose songs were selected for their all-ages appeal. Musical styles range from French chanson and Gypsy jazz to the twoubadou music of Haiti and the rootsbending style of Triton, who is from Mauritius, an island off the east coast of Africa.

Gallic joie de vivre is expressed in each of the tunes, from the opening song’s invitation to “tickle the sun” with a ladybug (Chatouiller le Ciel avec Toi), to songs that celebrate the beauty of the South of France (Clic-Clac Oh C’est Beau!). Some of the tracks provide tasty little slices of French life, including “Bonjour, Bonjour,” which tells of a little bus’s journey past boulangeries and other neighborhood spots. Children will also enjoy a young man’s memories of staying with his grandparents (Petit Francais).

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Reggae Playground by Putumayo Kids

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:18 CST

This joyous collection features songs from the Caribbean and around the world, the festive selection of tunes reflect the crossover appeal and worldwide influence of reggae – a genre that is beloved all over the globe.

A fun jammin’ time for the whole family!

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song.

As Jacob Edgar, Putumayo’s resident ethnomusicologist notes, “Reggae is one of the most adaptable and influential styles. People can really blend the reggae vibe with their local music to create something that is influenced by reggae but has its own unique flavor.”

Reggae Playground presents renowned artists from reggae’s birthplace of Jamaica. Judy Mowatt, a former backing vocalist for Bob Marley and respected solo artist, invites listeners to get moving with her rousing “Let’s Dance.” We hear about the importance of respecting our differences and the need to work together in Rita Marley’s classic anthem “Harambe.” The Jamaican reggae arrangements of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by the legendary Toots & the Maytals and the Burning Souls’ rendition of “Here Comes the Sun” demonstrate the adaptability of this infectious beat to almost any tune.

Other artists from diverse musical traditions who have adopted the reggae style and made it their own are also featured on Reggae Playground. For example, Johnny Dread, an artist of Cuban heritage who now lives in Miami, sings about “Rootsman Dread,” a colorful figure beloved by children. Marty Dread represents the huge popularity of reggae music in Hawaii, and Jessica, from the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, displays the popular blending of traditional sega music with reggae.The popularity of reggae in places as diverse as the United States (Eric Bibb), Brazil (Kal dos Santos), Morocco (Mousta Largo), and even Indonesia (Tony Q Rastafara) is also demonstrated here.

Asheba, an artist who hails from Trinidad and is known for his Caribbean songs for young children, performs a soothing “Reggae Lullaby.” Even parents will be lulled by the refrains of “Oooh Baby,Don’t Cry / Rest now and wipe your weeping eye.” Asheba will tour US, Canadian and Caribbean retailers and festivals as a Putumayo Kids representative during the spring and summer of 2006. “Reggae had a huge influence on my childhood days and shaped my musical career,” Asheba says.“To me, reggae is a comfort food.”

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Dreamland - World Lullabies & Soothing Songs by Putumayo Kids

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:15 CST

Turn down the lights and relax to the tranquil melodies of beautiful lullabies and soothing songs from Africa, Europe, North and South America and Asia.

More than simply a bedtime album for children, this CD features beautiful, universally appealing songs that will create a calm ambiance for people of all ages.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song.

Dreamland is the fifth recording in the acclaimed World Playground series of music and multicultural activity kits from Putumayo Kids.

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Asian Dreamland by Putumayo Kids

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:12 CST

A harmonious collection of tranquil lullabies and soothing songs from ancient Asian lands.

Asia is the world’s largest continent and is home to many different cultures and traditions. But no matter what the country or language, parents all across the continent must find ways to get their children to sleep each night.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song.

A new release from Putumayo Kids, Asian Dreamland, offers soothing and musically intriguing songs from countries as diverse as Japan, China, India and even the Siberian republic of Tatarstan. This harmonious collection of tranquil songs is perfect for yoga and meditation as well as putting the little ones to sleep.

Asian Dreamland follows gently in the footsteps of Dreamland, Putumayo Kids’ first lullaby collection and one of the best-selling children’s and family CDs from the label. Together, these CDs launch a new Dreamland series featuring international music to relax listeners of all ages.

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Animal Playground by Putumayo Kids

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:00 CST

Take a walk on the wild side with this global musical journey into the animal kingdom.

This album presents a multilingual collection of animal-themed songs from around the world. The enhanced CD also includes an original music video for the song “No More Monkeys,” produced by Putumayo and shot on location in Trinidad featuring Trinidad-born artist Asheba.

Click on any title to listen to a sampling of the song.

Since children of all nationalities are fascinated by animals, Putumayo found it only natural to create a collection of exceptional songs featuring animal themes and folklore from across the globe. The 13 tracks on the album will guide listeners on a journey that begins in North America and ends in Africa without skipping a beat in between. Music fans of all ages will want to jump, hop and sing along to the playful, upbeat melodies of Animal Playground.

A portion from Putumayo’s proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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123 Green Doudou Rabbit with Turtle by Kaloo

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:24 CST

Doudou Rabbit is a handy little blankie that little ones carry with them everywhere. The ultrasoft cotton and microfiber provide much comfort. The ears and paws provide little fingers easy gripping and softness.

The opening at the bottom makes it possible to use it as a puppet!

Comes in a beautifully constructed miniature hat box. It makes an adorable gift extra special.

Machine wash at 30C and tumble dry on low is recommended.

To conserve the color and quality of this item, avoid soaking, washing by hand and hanging to dry.

Made in China

123 Patchwork Doudou Rabbit with Turtle by Kaloo

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:23 CST

The opening at the bottom makes it possible to use it as a puppet!

Comes in a beautifully constructed miniature hat box. It makes an adorable gift extra special.

Machine wash at 30C and tumble dry on low is recommended.

To conserve the color and quality of this item, avoid soaking, washing by hand and hanging to dry.

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123 Medium Chubby Bear with Elephant by Kaloo

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:21 CST

Extremely squishy, huggable and kissable, Chubby Bears are made from the softest cotton & microfiber for lasting comfort.

Comes in a beautifully constructed miniature hat box. It makes an adorable gift extra special.

Machine wash at 30C and tumble dry on low is recommended.

To conserve the color and quality of this item, avoid soaking, washing by hand and hanging to dry.

Made in China