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Sunday 30 December

The coolest kids' albums of the year: Editors Best of 2012

Whether your family wants to get the party started with some kid-hop beats or needs to settle down to some gentle folk tunes, our top kids' music picks of 2012 has a little something for every mood. And, you'll find great musical options for the youngest babes all the way up to the ficklest of tweens.  -Christina
Editors' Best Music for Kids 2012

 

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Best kids' music of 2012: Can You Canoe?
1. Can You Canoe? by The Okee Dokee Brothers


Best kids' music of 2012: Recess Monkey In Tents
2. In Tents by Recess Monkey


Best kids' music of 2012: Make Believers
3. Make Believers by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 


Best kids' music of 2012: Radio Jungle
4. Radio Jungle by The Pop-Ups 


Best kids' music of 2012: Tumble Bee
5. Tumble Bee by Laura Veirs 


Best kids' music of 2012: Year in the Day
6. Year in the Day by Gustafer Yellowgold 


Best kids' music of 2012: All on a Sunday Afternoon
7. All on a Sunday Afternoon by Sugar Free Allstars


Best kids' music of 2012: Science Fair
8. Science Fair Various Artists


Best kids' music of 2012: Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well
9. Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well by Jennifer Gasoi 


Best kids' music of 2012: Hot Dog!
10. Hot Dog! by Caspar Babypants


Cool Mom Picks - Pick of the Year 2012

Our top 10 list was submitted to the Fids and Kamily top kids' CD releases for 2012. Since their ballot period runs from November 1, 2011-October 31, 2012, not every CD on this list was released in this calendar year. For even more of the best kids' music, please search our archives.

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