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EDITORIAL REVIEWS Allons chanter! (Lets sing!) Allons danser! (Lets dance!) Apprenons le français! (Lets learn French!) Get in the language-learning groove with this fun-filled collection of original tunes and beloved traditional favorites performed by internationally-acclaimed French artists Marie-Louise Desage and Didier Prossaird. From "Bonjour Les Amis" to "Au Revoir", kids and adults will be happily immersed in irresistible rhythms and catchy songs that introduce French words and phrases such as numbers ("Un, Deux et Trois") , parts of the body ("La Tête, Les Épaules/Head, Shoulders") and childrens favorite topics ("Quand Je Serai Grand/When Im Big" and "Ya Pas de Fête Sans Gateau/Its Not a Party Without Cake.") A rollicking rendition of "La Vieux MacDonald (Old MacDonald) " puts a French twist on a beloved classic. Take the music and fun along with this French learning CD from Whistlefritz, the producers of the award-winning French for Kids and Spanish for Kids series of language programs. Lyrics and translation guide are included for CDs and downloadable for free on the Whistlefritz website. Fun for all ages! About the artists: Marie-Louise Desage The exquisite vocals of Marie-Louise Desage recall the elegant traditions of the French Music Hall. A native of France, she has charmed audiences at international jazz festivals around the world from New York City and Montreal to Paris. In addition to being an accomplished singer, she is also a creative and engaging teacher. Didier Prossaird Didier Prossairds irresistible music is as unique as his background. The versatile bandleader, performer, and composer was born and raised in France, moved to Saint Barths where he performed with several island bands, then relocated to Washington, D.C. where he created the acclaimed salsa band Sin Miedo. Didier performs regularly in the US, Caribbean, and Europe. REVIEW Whistlefritz continues to impress our testers with adorable and educational offerings that introduce children to new languages. In Allons Danser! testers found a collection of songs that they found to be both entertaining and captivating. There are very familiar songs like Old McDonald and Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes that sound both unique and adorable when sung in French. There are many others included. Both children and their parents told us that they found the songs to be catchy and joyful. The vocals on the CD were universally praised. The singers voice is beautiful and lyrical with very clear pronounciation, which really caught the fancy of all who heard it. The enclosed book of lyrics and translations are a big help as it breaks down each word making it easier to follow. --The National Parenting Center Allons Danser (Lets Dance) is a charming and inviting way for young children to learn French words and phrases through familiar childrens songs. These twenty ditties for little kiddies will have the whole family dancing from Bonjour Les Amis (Hello Friends) to Au Revoir (Goodbye) and did I mention the highlight of Le Vieux MacDonald (Old MacDonald) ? He had a farm in France too, apparently. Renowned French artists Marie-Louise Desage and Didier Prossaird add a major touch of class to make this musical vintage an album for many a listen! Very musically engaging. Learning to speak French is a bit of a hard sell to kids but this makes it seem extra cool! Offers exposure to brilliant musical performances and another culture, always a good thing. Very upbeat instrumentation. Promotes cultural awareness and introduces familiar childrens songs in French. Hits the bulls-eye for its target audience of young children. Great production values across the board. Stellar! Love the vocals and the bouncy arrangements. Instrumentation is infectious. --KIDS FIRST! Once again, Whistlefritz uses its winning formula to introduce language-learning through song. Native French speaker and vocalist Marie-Louise Desage and musician Didier Prossaird join together to perform on this lively 20-track CD. Adhering to the Whistlefritz methods, word-by-word translations are provided. Appealing songs and rhythms introduce beginning French words, numbers (Un, Deux et Trois) , parts of the body (La Tête, Les Épaules/Head, Shoulders) , and a fun-filled version of Le Vieux MacDonald (Old MacDonald) will have the basse-cour (barnyard) humming. --Parents Choice Foundation