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Focus on the Family Radio Theater
Tyndale

With the new live-action film version of C. S. Lewis's classic children's fantasy The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe hitting the big screen, people are taking notice of all things Narnia. If you want to introduce your kids to the first book in the seven-book Narnia series in a top-notch audio-drama presentation, pick up Focus on the Family Radio Theater's version—an unabridged recording of the book that was done in London with a first-rate cast and plenty of sound effects and orchestration. Play it in the car or at home, close your eyes as you listen, and imagine the action for yourself.

Various Artists
Absolute Modern Worship for Kids

Fervent Records expanded its popular "Absolute" collections of recent radio hits to create a version just for kids. On Absolute Modern Worship for Kids, children can worship and praise to 12 top modern worship hits sung—of course—by kids. Some of the songs here, like "Trading My Sorrows," "Above All," and "Blessed Be the Name," can be heard on other children's worship projects. What gives this album our vote is that it goes past the familiar favorites to include songs like "Audience of One," "Who Am I?" and "Beautiful One."

Hillsong Australia
Hillsong/Integrity

In this first-ever children's worship album from Hillsong (the famous Australian church and worship ministry with world-renowned worship leader Darlene Zschech), more than 1,000 children were recorded unabashedly praising the Lord. This upbeat collection has 15 songs like "Superhero," "Alive," "Oh How I Love You," and the super-sharp "Anthem of Praise." Puppets Max and Melody and the Hillsong Kids praise team directed the kids, and the energy can be felt throughout this live recording. There is also a companion DVD, so kids can see Max, Melody, and other kids with their hands raised in worship.

Go Fish
Sparrow/EMI

Go Fish is a trio of three funny guys who make marvelous music with virtually no instruments (shades of Herbie Hancock). With Superstar, band members Andy, Jason, and Jamie sing 10 songs in multi-part harmony and often make their own percussion and instrument sounds. Most of the songs are original, too, and center around themes of feeling good about yourself, loving Jesus, and just being silly. We especially love the fun "What a Great Day" and the toe-tapping "That Acapella Sound." Go Fish is one of the few groups making all-new music for Christian kids, and it is great.

Big House Kids

The Praise Baby Collection: Gift Set is a three-pack of the whole trio of Praise Baby audio projects: Praises and Smiles, God of Wonders, and Born to Worship. Altogether, the gift set offers 42 of the top modern praise and worship songs recorded with soft instrumentals and soothing, repetitious vocals (by adults and children) designed to encourage infants and toddlers to experience physical relaxation, mental stimulation, and spiritual nourishment.

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