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Yeeeee-hah! Boynton country music!
And whoa, Nelly, look who-all is performing!
I've Got a Dog - Dwight Yoakam
Trucks - Fountains of Wayne
Frog Trouble- Mark Lanegan
Heartache Song - Kacey Musgraves
When Pigs Fly - Ryan Adams
Broken Piano - Ben Folds
Copycat - Brad Paisley
End of a Summer Storm - Alison Krauss
Alligator Stroll - Josh Turner
Beautiful Baby - Darius Rucker
Deepest Blue - Linda Eder
More Frog Trouble - Falls Mountain Cowboys

Includes a Boynton-illustrated songbook with full-length music CD, and 12 songs with a whole lot of gumption and heart!

• Album produced by Sandra Boynton & Michael Ford
• Lyrics by Sandra Boynton
• Music by Boynton & Ford
• Boynton & Ford have written and produced three Gold Records

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Combining Boynton’s lyrics and music with the voices and instruments of today’s top country musicians results in a heck of a fun half hour of country music at its best. Now, these aren’t your typical chart-topping tunes about unrequited love, but rather entertaining songs about frogs, dogs, trucks, and more. Fitting the style of country music, each song tells a story—some sad, some funny, and some just sweet. The simple lines and muted colors of Boynton’s clean, uncluttered illustrations further expand the tone of the songs. The book is divided into three parts: “Look While You Listen,” “Sing and Play Along,” and “Meet the Performers.” In the first are the lyrics and art; in the second are the lyrics and the music (just the melody); and in the third are photos of the singers, bands, and instrumentalists, followed by recording credits, book credits, and lastly, instructions for making a folding frog puppet. Naturally, this comes with a CD. Get some scratch guard, because it’ll be played a lot. Grades K-3. --J. B. Petty

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Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children's author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over sixty children's books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times bestsellers. More than 70 million of her books have been sold, "mostly to friends and family," she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade children's music. Three of her albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold), and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has gone Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning "One Shoe Blues" starring B.B. King, "Alligator Stroll" starring Josh Turner, and "Tyrannosaurus Funk" (animation) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0761171762
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Kids; Har/Com edition (September 3, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780761171768
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761171768
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.31 x 0.44 x 10.31 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #423,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #232 in Children's Frog & Toad Books
- #237 in Country Music (Books)
- #628 in Children's Performing Arts Fiction

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Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children's author, songwriter, producer, animator, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children's books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times Bestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, "mostly to friends and family," she says. She has also written—with Michael Ford—and produced six albums of renegade children's music. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold [over 500,000 copies sold] and "Philadelphia Chickens," nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum [over 1 million copies sold.] Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning "One Shoe Blues" starring B. B. King, "Alligator Stroll" starring Josh Turner, and "Tyrannosaurus Funk" (animation) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. Early in the pandemic, she collaborated remotely with Yo-Yo Ma on three animated shorts: "Mooing Home" for Mr. Ma's Songs of Comfort project; "Chanson Profonde", a good-natured sendup of French chanson; and, as a companion to her book of the same title, "Jungle Night", Boynton's cello/guitar/percussion arrangement of Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1". She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

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Customers enjoy the music and find it enjoyable for both kids and adults. They appreciate the witty writing and humor. The book is described as a great choice for all ages, especially those with a sense of humor. The artists are well-known and perform in a country Western style. The illustrations are well-done and easy to read.

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149 customers mention "Music quality"145 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the music quality of this collection. They find the songs enjoyable and praise the variety of country music presented. The songs capture their attention and keep them humming for hours. Many reviewers describe the music as a welcome relief from electronic toy music and a collection that runs the gamut from ballads to foot-stomping numbers.

"...This book contains 12 songs lyrically adjusted to kids (my estimate 4-10 yr olds). The best 3 songs are: 1...." Read more

"...down the opportunity to listen to -- and sing along with -- these enjoyable songs. I may be an adult, but I'm no fool...." Read more

"...The music here is great -- really genuinely enjoyable for kids and adults alike, particularly fans of country music. That makes it a rare find...." Read more

"...Each of the 12 country songs is a winner, running the gamut from ballad to foot stomper; my favorite is Dwight Yoakam singing the very catchy &#..." Read more

59 customers mention "Love of book"59 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book and CD. They find them cute and enjoyable, with a nice collection of kids' music. Many say it's fun and a welcome relief from electronic toy music.

"...Oh and illustrations, brilliant as always, but there aren't many, as the focus is on songs...." Read more

"...They're that good, and that fun...." Read more

"This is an amazing album and book. We've loved Sandra Boynton's board books for years but I hadn't appreciated how diverse her talents are...." Read more

"...Her drawings are amazingly cute and this CD is way too cool!..." Read more

37 customers mention "Artwork"37 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the artwork. They find it whimsical, funny, and easy to learn. The illustrations are wonderful, and the book is presented in a lovely way. The CD is done in a Country Western style by well-known artists.

"...'s get this right out in the open -- I think Sandra Boyton is an artistic genus. Her drawings are amazingly cute and this CD is way too cool!..." Read more

"Great songs and a cute book. This was perfect for my niece's second birthday and won't drive her parents crazy...." Read more

"...The songs on the CD are very catchy and silly and fun and sweet - definitely Boynton in music form...." Read more

"...new to me but fun and easy to learn and of course Sandra Boynton's illustrations are wonderful." Read more

27 customers mention "Humor"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the writing witty and the songs amusing without being annoying. The illustrations, credits, and reading are enjoyable for readers of all ages.

"...This would be a great baby gift or gift for a young family. The book is lovely but my kids don't ask to read it as often as we listen to the CD." Read more

"...The songs on the CD are very catchy and silly and fun and sweet - definitely Boynton in music form...." Read more

"...We are senior adults and this CD is very entertaining to both of us. It is great for all ages...especially those with a sense of humor!" Read more

"...We love this book and CD. It is funny, the singers are actually recording stars, and believe it or not, the kids like it as much as I do...." Read more

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Customers find the book and CD suitable for all ages. They say it's a great gift for young families with kids from 1 to 11 years old. The music is age-appropriate and engaging for both children and parents.

"...This would be a great baby gift or gift for a young family. The book is lovely but my kids don't ask to read it as often as we listen to the CD." Read more

"Great songs and a cute book. This was perfect for my niece's second birthday and won't drive her parents crazy...." Read more

"...After struggling to find music that is both age appropriate and engaging for all of them this has been a gem of a find...." Read more

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16 customers mention "Talent"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the talented artists and musicians on the CD. They mention the music is fun, with well-known country music stars. The songs are clever and entertaining.

"...We love this book and CD. It is funny, the singers are actually recording stars, and believe it or not, the kids like it as much as I do...." Read more

"...music with beautiful and clever lyrics, not to mention great recording artists in their own right...." Read more

"...Good music, great artists performing, just plain fun." Read more

"...Like the other collection of songs the music is performed by big named musicians/groups and is of billboard quality...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the font easy to read, and the format of the book wonderful. The songs are described as cute and catchy, with good melodies.

"...; x 11" hard-bound picture book with the lyrics and Sandra's wonderful drawings to illustrate it. Kids will love the book, you will love the CD...." Read more

"...The illustrations, pictures and format of the book is wonderful...." Read more

"...The book is colorful with information about the various artists. The songs are cute and catchy...." Read more

"...The cd has a plastic case on the inside cover and the book is well illustrated and has a nice easy to read font." Read more

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Customers appreciate the CD's annoyance level. They find it fun and not annoying like other children's music. The voices and fun vibes are appreciated by customers.

"I LOVE this CD! Not the mind-numbing drivel of other children’s music; these tunes play with the genre & expose kids to a variety of styles, all in..." Read more

"...They are good, cute but not annoying. I find myself singin the songs durring hte day. I woudl highly reccommend." Read more

"...are people that have great voices and fun vibes and arent annoying kids musicians...." Read more

"...Great music for children AND moms and dads. Not irritating kiddie stuff. I like that there is sheet music and lyrics included with the CD...." Read more

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Deserves Grammy Award!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013
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This is new book from Sandra Boynton that surprised me by the quality of the content. I have small kids and i read Everything that comes my way to my kids from 50's onward. Usually books that contain CD or DVD with them, I authomatically disregard the content of the CDs and DVDs because their quality is well below the one of the book. I first got the book from my public library where I usually get all my book (currently have circa 80 childrens books at home!!). I don't buy the book unless the book is of that quality that the author/illustrator impresses me that I want to know everything about them and read everything from them.
This book contains 12 songs lyrically adjusted to kids (my estimate 4-10 yr olds).

The best 3 songs are:

1. Trucks - country song the simplicity of the lyrics is impressive. quote " This song is about Trucks and it's called (suspense) Trucks"
..."as long as it's a truck, well it's just fine with me" I dont listen country music, but I respect it, and if the kids have to be exposed to the genre, this song is lyrically tailored country song for the kids.

2.Frog Trouble - the music is the one you remember from the western movies, harmonica..it sets you in that mood. quote "If you ask me how I'm doing today, I shake my head. I've got 2 things to say: Frog Trouble. And here is 2 more: Frog trouble Hmm-mm"...
"It's been pretty rough. You've got to be tough...Oh, no. Another frog stampede."

3. Heartache Song - Kacey Musgraves sings: "I Must take a bath. But I've had one before. I'm so upset. I can't take it anymore."

4. Copycat - at the end of each lyrical line background vocal repeats/copycats the words "Now I have a new kitty called Maybellene, with pretty eyes of blue. But she's not the only Mybellene I've ever seen. You each have Maybellene too."

If "Philadelphia Chickens" by Sandra Boynton got Grammy nomination, this one deserves Grammy Award.
The quality of the music is excellent and you can expose your kid to various musical genres. Nothing even close on the market, if you think there is, let me know I am curious. Oh and illustrations, brilliant as always, but there aren't many, as the focus is on songs. There is so much into this book, even the pattern to make paper frog puppet!

I bought 2 copies, one for me another for present.

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Chris Fow Cohen
Enjoyable and clever for any age reader-listener!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013
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Music lovers make the mistake of assigning certain music to "children" only, never thinking they can enjoy it.

Sandra Boynton shatters that myth with her albums, including Frog Trouble. C'mon, Dwight Yokam singing about his dog Hank? Brad Paisley singing about friendship? Josh Turner singing about *anything*? Who can resist?

No one should. No one of any age should turn down the opportunity to listen to -- and sing along with -- these enjoyable songs. I may be an adult, but I'm no fool. And I've never met a listener (of any age) who didn't appreciate the humor and astounding honesty that permeate Boynton's songs.

Stop what you are doing and order this album right now. Then, when it arrives in the mail, stop what you are doing and listen to it. Then listen again. Then call your friends over to listen. Then pick up your daughter (or granddaughter) and dance with her to a song or two. They're that good, and that fun.

A special thanks to recording artists who share Boynton's vision and humor and help her bring them to life. I hope they all enjoyed it as much as we do, and will, for as long as the music lasts.

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Ben and Larissa
This is an amazing album and book
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017
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This is an amazing album and book. We've loved Sandra Boynton's board books for years but I hadn't appreciated how diverse her talents are. The music here is great -- really genuinely enjoyable for kids and adults alike, particularly fans of country music. That makes it a rare find. The truck song is a particularly favorite, as trucks are a particular interest of my boys (and the song really captures a toddler's delight at different kinds of trucks without being remotely cloying). This would be a great baby gift or gift for a young family. The book is lovely but my kids don't ask to read it as often as we listen to the CD.

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Thelma Wickwere
Sandra Boyton Rocks With This C&W Offering!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013
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Ok, let's get this right out in the open -- I think Sandra Boyton is an artistic genus. Her drawings are amazingly cute and this CD is way too cool! Each of the 12 country songs is a winner, running the gamut from ballad to foot stomper; my favorite is Dwight Yoakam singing the very catchy "I've Got A Dog". The offering comes with a nice 8-1/2" x 11" hard-bound picture book with the lyrics and Sandra's wonderful drawings to illustrate it. Kids will love the book, you will love the CD. I highly recommend this CD and accompanying book, on which the cover states is "for ages one to older than dirt". Give it a spin! I think you'll enjoy it!

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StoneHenge
Sandra Boynton Goes Country!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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In my opinion there will never be a better children's song book/CD than Philadelphia Chickens.

This is almost as good. It's also much more country flavored.

Kids will adore it, most parents won't tear their hair out listening to it every day for four years.

If it starts to wear on you, just go out and buy all Sandra Boynton's original children's music books. You won't regret it, and it will make you feel less guilty when that ONE song comes on that ends up scraping your nerves. It's okay we all end up with at least one. It's allowed.

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Gaby
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 30, 2022
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Este es un libro que ilustra las canciones de un disco, también producido por Sandra Boynton. Las ilustraciones son geniales, la música es excelente, las letras super divertidas y las interpretaciones muy logradas. Es un libro excelente por dónde se lo mire. El humor absurdo de las letras todavía no puede ser apreciado por mis hijos, pero estoy segura que lo será un día. Es para niños grandes y padres.

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maria simpson
super catchy tunes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2020
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I absolutely love this cd, and often catch myself humming the tunes. Especially Alligator Stroll. the songs make me smile.

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John Tan
Great book, a little worn out
Reviewed in Singapore on March 4, 2024
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Content of the book wasn't ever in question but the pages have a bit of a waviness to them and there is a thing lining on the covers that seem to be peeling off. Its more than functional and will stay the great gift that it is but its a little annoying that's all. I don't think the recipient minded, so I'm not so worried.

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Heather Richards
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
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Any of these song/book collections by Sandra Boyton are wonderful. Smart and funny and great for any age!

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M. Wolter
Das Buch und die CD sind einfach nur schön.
Reviewed in Germany on April 24, 2014
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Sehr aufwändig gestaltet - die Musik erstklassig, von hervorragenden Musikern gespielt.
Eine ganz klare 5 Sterne Bewertung. Schaut euch auch mal bei YouTube ds Video zu dem einen Song an - wundervoll.

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5.0 out of 5 stars super catchy tunes

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5.0 out of 5 stars Das Buch und die CD sind einfach nur schön.

Deserves Grammy Award!

Enjoyable and clever for any age reader-listener!

This is an amazing album and book

Sandra Boyton Rocks With This C&W Offering!

Sandra Boynton Goes Country!

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super catchy tunes

Great book, a little worn out

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Das Buch und die CD sind einfach nur schön.