Philadelphia Chickens: A Hilarious Musical Comedy About Zany Zoo Animals

Mick, as in Jagger...: My kids love this book and the music.

United States on Oct 01, 2023

theWolf: I originally bought a copy for my child about 20 years. It stayed in my car's CD player for almost 6 years (until I sold my car). We never got tired of it. I bought this copy as a thank-you gift for my host last summer for her enjoyment and for her grandchildren who already have a great appreciation of music and life!!! Their review was excellent!!! (I really buy this for the parents, not for the kids!!!)

United States on Aug 11, 2023

Phil: Perfect for the whole family.

United Kingdom on Jan 04, 2023

monicadwyer: Thus is the most adorable book/cd combo. Fun for kids and parents or grandparents. I enjoyed it when my kids were little and they reminded me about it. So I ordered two…one for a friend’s baby and one for my future grandkids.

Out favorite Children’s book is Sabtaclaustrophobia. We read it (as adults) every Christmas!

United States on Feb 27, 2022

Wessex Woman: Some of the tracks on this CD were catchy but overall I was a bit disappointed. I had thought it would be good for playing in the car to UK grandchildren between 2 and 7 years but it is quite difficult for young children to understand the words of many of the tracks. I will edit the tracks that I want to play. Children like catchy tunes and need to be clear about which animal they are about. The one about the cow for instance is good. The dinosaur track is a bit out of place but perhaps if it was a stage show that would be ok.

United Kingdom on Jan 19, 2020

Jack Hayes: This book is virtually unknown in the UK. It should be as big as the Gruffalo and Harry Potter. It is a magnificent work. If you don't believe me - head over to YouTube and check out some of the videos there and listen to the songs. Perfect for stage performance or simply singing along with your kids in the car. Be warned, though, some of the tunes will act as ear worms and leave you at work getting slightly odd glances as you occasionally mutter under your breath: "Cows... we are remarkable cows..."

United Kingdom on May 14, 2018

K. Nesler: Are they kidding? The age listed says 1 - 4 years. I love all of Boynton's music and I'm 56. The music is so creative and lyrics are fun. We don't have children in our house anymore, but this CD still gets a lot of play. I have always loved Sandra Boynton, whether it be greeting cards, books, or posters, etc. With this (and her other CD's), I can listen to her too. I'm sure you will find your favorites, but to be honest, it is hard to pick just one. I love Kevin Kline singing "BusyBusyBusy," but there's also, "Faraway Cookies," "Cows," "Be Like a Duck," and of course "Philadelphia Chickens," among many more. This is the first of many wonderful books with CD's to enjoy by Sandra Boynton. My least liked book/CD by her is "Dog Train," but only because it is rockier than the others. My favorites, book/CD wise, are "Blue Moo" (which is in the '50's music style) and "Frog Trouble" (which is in the classic country style). Fun, fun, fun!...and not just for the little ones.

United States on May 20, 2016

Abby84: BEST, BEST BEST CD EVER!!!!!! My kids are no longer small and they still sing/love these songs! One will sing a line and someone will smile and join in! The mood in our house always lightens when someone/thing reminds us of her songs, whether because of the happy memories or the beautiful silliness.

Sandra Boynton is a National Treasure. All of her books are fun, interesting and encourage children to 'think out of the box.' Whenever I need a shower gift, I include something from her collection.

This is one of the best of the best however. The songs are not 'hokey,' they are clever and respect that kids are smart and clever too. They are sung buy people that you would not expect on a children's cd; Kevin Bacon?

If you are tired, tired tired of the 'classic' songs for children, buy this cd, I promise that the millionth time that you hear it, you won't want to toss it out the window, the lyrics are too clever and original and paint images that make you smile instead of barf. The music is interesting and lively, and memorable.

it is sooo much better than Disney!

United States on Feb 22, 2015

lauraverl: Sandra Boynton è famosissima negli States. Scrive da anni libri per bambini, ma anche biglietti di auguri e di tutto un po', con testi azzeccati e disegni simpaticissimi e coinvolgenti. Si è guadagnata meritatamente l'ammirazione di adulti e bambini. In Philadelphia Chickens (Polli di Filadelfia) ha superato se stessa : ha inventato uno spettacolo teatrale immaginario (potrebbe essere un cartone animato), che ha come protagonisti animali, polli, mucche, anatre, che cantano buffe canzoni e si esibiscono in coreografici balletti. Il CD rappresenta l'audio dell'immaginaria rivista, mentre il libro riporta il testo delle canzoni, il disegno della coreografia delo spettacolo, come si può vedere dalla copertina, alcuni spartiti musicali e perfino i passi di un ballo. Le canzoni sono cantate da personaggi e gruppi famosi; ad esempio la bravissima Meryl Streep si immedesima in uno strano essere tristissimo che canta lamentandosi perché si sente escluso e nessuno lo capisce, ma in realtà si esprime con parole inventate assolutamente incomprensibili.
Il tutto è divertentissimo sia per gli adulti sia per i bambini. Non è necessario conoscere bene l'inglese per apprezzare questa...

Italy on Jul 13, 2013

xwormwood: Ich habe diese Buch/CD-Kombination zu Weihnachten verschenkt und damit den großen Volltreffer gelandet: die Lieder haben den gewissen musikalischen Kick, irre witzige, stilvolle & elegante Texte und das dazugehörige Buch quillt über vor Zeichnungen, die jedes echte Herz erwärmen.
Alle Songs haben absolute Ohrwumqualität. Selbst abstruse Songinhalte haben wir am Ende bereits zusammen im Auto mitgesungen (oder war es mitgegröhlt?), u.a. auch "be like a duck". Das Mitsingen ist nicht allzuschwer, es genügen bereits geringfügige Englisch-Kenntnisse, immerhin ist das Songbook ja im Set enthalten.
Die musikalische Richtung geht übrigens von Swing über Buddy Holly / Elvis bis zu Ella Fitzgerald (hoffe, dass ich alle Namen richtig geschrieben habe).
Ich besitze bereits seit einiger Zeit die Sandra-Boynton-CD mit gregorianischen Schweinechören ( "Chant" ), aber die kommt meiner Meinung nach bei weitem nicht an die Philadelphia Chicken-Produktion heran.
Jeder Bonyton-Fan kann und sollte bedenklos dieses Meisterwerk bestellen, solange es noch käuflich zu erwerben ist. Das ist keine Panikmache, denn bei Importtitel ist der Nachschub manchmal so eine Sache für...

Germany on Dec 27, 2003