PreS-Gr 6--Phil Rosenthal continues to put out the best children's folk music in the business. His latest release features six new original songs, two traditionalthe oft-recorded "The Fox," and "Animal Fair"and two songs written by others "The Little White Duck" and "The Song of the Whales." Rosenthal's vocals and songwriting skills are better than ever, as evidenced on his originals "The Bird Song," "Winter Sleep," and "Deep in the Shadows." The tight dobro, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar playing add layers to the songs. The harmonies are also strong on this quiet winner of a recording. Lead the kids to this recording and let Rosenthal and company do the rest.Rob Reid, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
