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Album Info

Meet the Zinghoppers - a playful band of colorful characters that love making music to the delight of preschoolers! With upbeat original dance songs, high energy sing-a-longs, as well as a few children s classics, this album features 20 tracks of developmentally-appropriate music for children ages 1-8.

The Zinghoppers (lead singer Penelope The Possum on bass, Olo The Donkey on guitar and Coconuts The Kangaroo on drums) are joined by their friends Conductor Zinghopper (banjo, ukulele), Cowgirl Kitty (piano, xylophone) and special guest Zookeeper Ken on their debut CD.

The group encourages play through songs such as "That Possum Is Awesome" and "Our Friend Olo". Physical activity, movement and dance are explored through songs "Dancing Like Olo The Donkey", "Stomp Your Feet" and "Thumbs Up". Reading readiness and literacy is promoted in "A Letter For Coconuts" and "Down At The Zoo". A few sing-a-long classics are included such as "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and a new Zinghopper version of "If You're Hoppy And You Know It".

Fun, entertaining and educational, this playful collection will have you singing, dancing - and of course - hopping along to the Zinghoppers.

Artist Info

Blending upbeat music, dynamic and playful lyrics, slapstick comedy and humor, along with important "edutainment" elements designed for the audience's age group, the Zinghoppers are high energy fun!

Entertaining children in an inspiring world where imagination will take them on amazing adventures, the Zinghoppers encourage kids to explore the world around them through music, movement and laughter - and they won't even know they're learning!

The show was created by the husband and wife team of Jack and Kitty Norton, who are experienced educators each with a degree in Early Childhood Education. The show was created to specifically appeal to preschool and early elementary age children. The Zinghoppers focus on themes and situations that will resonate with this specific audience in mind.

Developed by innovative educators, and backed by decades of experience in the entertainment business, the Zinghoppers invite you on a journey of high energy learning and fun!