Classical Kids Collection 2 / Various

Here is what CDs are included in Classical Kids Collection 2: - Song of the Unicorn - Mozart's Magnificent Voyage - Tchaikovsky Discovers America - Hallelujah Handel

I bought this and a DVD player for my grandson because he showed an interest in music. I find some of the stories distracting from the music, but it serves the purpose. He's listened to them over and over, liking some better than others. A good way to make Beethoven, Mozart and other composers' works into his awareness while he is young.

We ordered this collection from a recommendation in "The Well-Trained Mind". As soon as we received it, my children wanted to listen to the CDs. We listened to "Song of the Unicorn" and we are all hooked! The story was beautiful and the balance of narration to music was perfect. Afterward, the kids wanted to listen to all of the CDs in the set. We ended up buying both Volume 1 and Volume 2 and I am so glad that I purchased both Volumes after hearing my children's delight.I read the review regarding magic in the stories and so I was a little hesitant because we are not Harry Potter fans, however, since all classically trained students are introducted to myths and legends I decided to purchase the sets anyway. After listening to the "Song of the Unicorn" I did not find the story to be offensive. We enjoy The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. I don't think that anyone who shares in the enjoyment of those types of stories will be offended by the stories on these CDs.

Two of these CDs are my 5 year old son's most requested choices for our 35 minute commute to and from school. He is particularly fond of the Mozart and Handel discs. The stories are interesting to the kids, and they put the classical music selections into new context for me as well. I actually hope the characterizations of the composers are fairly realistic--especially as Handel appears to have been quite the angel in the lives of many orphaned children.The Tchaikovsky disc is fine, but, somehow, not anyone's favorite.I agree with my son on the magnificence of the Handel disc, but I also really enjoy the medieval tone of the Unicorn disc, which doesn't really appeal to my little boy, though he'll listen to it if I tell him it is my turn to choose.Make no mistake--these are narrated stories with classical selections woven into the stories as a rich accompaniment. As audiobook-type stories for kids, these are really wonderful compared to others I've heard.

As a homeschooling mom I want my children, 2yrs and 14yrs to get the best education. I include music appreciation with their other school work. Both of the girls and myself love hearing classical music in this format. It gives us background and allows our imaginations to run wild listening to the music and stories. My 2 yr old will just lay in her bed and listen to the cds for an hour! She will get up and dance to the lively sequences. I didn't care for classical music nor did I have an opportunity to listen to it in the public school I attended. Thank you Classical Kids Collection for providing fun, learning and an appreciation for classical music to myself and my children.

If you like classical music and you want to pass it on, this collection is perfect for you! My son plays these CDs over and over...he is 8 years old. We are going to see the Magic Flute next year and he will love it. If it weren't for these CDs, I think he would probably be bored and restless. These CDs help kids connect to this amazing music.

These CD's are amazing! Each disc tells a wonderful story with the music of the composer woven throughout. My daughter, who is 9 and in the 4th grade loves them. We have listened to them all over and over again (we have Volume 1 as well), and every one of them has been superb! I would highly recommend these to anyone who has children who enjoy listening to Audiobooks.

This series, as well as Volume 1, is a wonderful way for children (and adults) to learn about famous composers, while enjoying engaging stories. My children beg for one of these stories each time we get in the car. As a result, they can identify each of these composer's music, and they have learning interesting information about each subject, as well as the time period in which he lived.

My 4 and 8-year-old love these. Such a great introduction to classical music for kids. I don't mind listening to them either. Sparks my own interest in listening to the composers more.

Too much distruction from the classical music...

These are amazing. They are so well done and our whole family enjoys listening.

Great series of stories for kids. Highly recommended.

Kids loved them.