Seaper Powers by Kim Cameron and John DePatie--Review and Giveaway!

Introducing Seaper Powers

Written by Kim Cameron and John DePatie, Seaper Powers is a magical tale about a little girl named Emma who uncovers a special power to talk to fish! With her new found ability, Emma searches for buried treasure with the help of two sea creatures. It is a perfect adventure story for children ages 3-9.

I was sent the audio version of Seaper Powers.

Such a delightful story.

The audio is about 60 minutes long.  There is music in between each chapter.

I've not had a chance to let my grandchildren hear the story yet, but I know they will really enjoy it.  I enjoyed it as as adult.

The last chapter was a surprise to me...and no, I will not spoil it  :)

Having the audio book with the songs is a real treat and adds more to the story.

Official Bio:

Kim Cameron began her career on KHAT TV as a small town reporter after DJ'ing on KRNU. With a journalism degree in hand, she moved to the Washington DC area writing for the Smithsonian Institute.  Her career took numerous twists and turns through corporate ladders and organizations, but telling stories was always a passion.  She is a proven lyricists with a song catalog of over 65, including a few children's songs.  She wrote her first musical in 2012 while writing for the National Examiner and providing the voice over character for an Asian animation movie.

Kim is a true believer in inspiring and nurturing kids.  She teaches vocal lessons to students at the School of Rock and volunteers at the Children's Hospital, singing at their bedsides.

While on tour in the Caribbean, she met a 12 year old who had a fascination with octopi.  This brief encounter inspired the creation of Mr. Octopus, a children's tune featuring a 7 year old that Kim recently signed to her record label. After completing the song, her co-writer and guitarist, John DePatie, encouraged her to take the song to next level by writing a children's book using the song as the impetus.

After the story was written, John and Kim thought it would be better told using a live narrator and the incorporation of the song.  After months of production, narration, editing, the creation of original musical score and sound effects, the audiobook was completed.  

While Kim has had many accomplishments, she and John consider this their biggest feat.  Seaper Powers is the first of a series that Kim and John have committed to write and produce.

Photographer Credit: Jason Albert and Rebekah Phillips

 

Disclosure:  Information photos and a copy of the audio book were provided to me for the purpose of this review by LaFamos. I was not compensated and as always, all opinions are my own.

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Groove Kid Nation Music in Motion CD Review

Product Description
Music in Motion continues off of the success of the critically acclaimed first release, The Wheels on the Bus. This time around, Lee and his team of top L.A. musicians recorded an album designed to get children moving to the beat while simultaneously learning about musical concepts and instruments.

Through groovy soul tracks, this mostly original set draws kids into the action with specific instructions on what to do from funny dances, to playing air guitar, to responding to musical cues, to simply nodding their heads to the beat.

An entirely new band of feline characters known as the Kool Katz guide the fun, and the enclosed 10-page booklet features colorful illustrations of each Kool Kat playing their own instrument.

Ten percent of the wholesale price of Music In Motion will be donated to CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting poverty.

My review:

We had so much fun with this CD!  We've listened to it 10+ times.  Each time the kids are singing and dancing.  This CD may be directed for toddlers but all 5 grandchildren who live in my house have had a good time with the music.  Their ages are 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10.

Familiar tunes on some songs with different words.  Familiar words set to music in other tunes.

The little ones loved the pictures in the 12 page illustrated booklet included with the CD.

These Kids Songs are definitely approved in our family.

I caught my 2 year old grandson dancing to the music.  He noticed me with my camera and then started to get a little wild  LOL

More info on Groove Kid Nation:

Visit their official website here.  You can listen to the songs and order your own copy(ies).  You will also learn more about the producers and musicians.

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