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"We LOVE the CD! We drove to Orlando last week and the kids asked us not to put on the DVD player, but to put Florida Family Folksongs on "repeat". By the time we got there, we were all singing your tunes (even the grown ups)! Cannot believe how catchy some of your songs are! My 3 year old is just obsessed with the songs "Hot Boiled Peanuts" & "Anhinga"! To hear her walk around singing southern style-folk music is the best (considering that we are from NY & NJ)! "

My girls (and all of us) absolutely love this CD! Although they're a bit shy in groups, there is lots of loud singing with hand motions in the car (and all over the house). My husband is a Wetlands Biologist and he particularly loves the Florida Family CD -- many of the subjects are near and dear to his heart.

"The songs are fun, informative, poignant and guaranteed to start your toes tapping and place a smile upon your face! I put this in my player and my son was singing along within minutes. This music bubbles over with the enthusiasm that can be found at Kate's live shows. I would recommend this CD to anyone with or without children because these songs and stories speak to us all. Well done, Kate, well done!"

"'Here's to the future, here's to the land!' With fingerpicking guitar, wailing harmonica, dancing fiddle, piano, and a whole cacophony of sounds, Mrs. Kate sings with the children in wide variety of musical styles. You'll find yourself tapping, snapping, clapping, bouncing, twirling or swaying to the rhythms of the songs. The story of the mockingbird and the 9/11 attack on our country is a remarkably honest and calm explanation of a difficult time. Mrs. Kate's soothing voice in this tale will give comfort to young and old alike. The song, She Still Sings is a masterpiece of melody and lyrics that will live forever in our hearts. Kate's themes are universal and her melodies are beautiful. This is an artist whose music will pass the test of time."

"We're cleaning house and listening to Florida Family Folksongs. We really are enjoying it! Kjarstie sings along and does all the actions she learned from you. I have developed a new appreciation for raising my children in Florida, something I have struggled with, since I grew up in a northern climate."

"A truly great project. Hope it sells a million 'cause then that's how many smiles you'll have."

"I couldn't get to sleep, I was enjoying your CD so much! Every song was so catchy, and the sound effects were just hilarious ;-)

I really got into Anhinga and Coon in the Can, and of course Florida Rain is simply a beautiful song. I laughed my sides away on Jingle Bells, and thought your kid singers were fantastic! All the little harmonica licks kept the whole album sounding true to the "folk genre," especially on Hot Boiled Peanuts!

I think Honeysuckle has a really unique sound, message and image going through it, and boy your voice really shines on this one. I could put this one next to the Peter Paul and Mary LPs my mom has. It's a CD I'm proud to own and to share and to consider a true "Mrs. Kate" classic. Scott Griffin, Chicago, IL

"We've been playing it for the students everyday since you were here! Their favorites are Anhinga and Florida Rain. I will most definitely continue to enjoy your music with our students! Thanks for the show.

Deborah Barnhardt, First Grade Teacher, RL Brown Elementary, Jacksonville, FL

Buy it now for only $10 Quantity	Florida Family Folksongs Take a musical trip around Florida with Mrs. Kate! This is Mrs. Kate's best-selling CD so far. (She just had to order another 1000!) It's such a fun album to listen to and sing along with! See reviews below! Here's the track list (click on the name to hear a clip) : Livin' in Okefenokee, Hey Little Scrub Jay, Anhinga, Hot Boiled Peanuts, Jessamine, Florida Rain, Coon in the Can, Florida Sunshine, Florida Kids Jingle Bells, Honeysuckle, Takin' Enough Time, She Still Sings (song and story). Produced by Jamie DeFrates
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(Click on the picture for enlargement)	This package deal includes the Florida Family Folksongs CD plus all the props Mrs. Kate uses in her live shows: a 24" painted rainstick, Folkmanis Coon in the Can hand puppet, a small Thunder Tube, and 2 frog finger puppets. A $66 value for only $60 You save $6!
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Reviews "We LOVE the CD! We drove to Orlando last week and the kids asked us not to put on the DVD player, but to put Florida Family Folksongs on "repeat". By the time we got there, we were all singing your tunes (even the grown ups)! Cannot believe how catchy some of your songs are! My 3 year old is just obsessed with the songs "Hot Boiled Peanuts" & "Anhinga"! To hear her walk around singing southern style-folk music is the best (considering that we are from NY & NJ)! " Tracy Buglione, mom from Palm Coast, Florida My girls (and all of us) absolutely love this CD! Although they're a bit shy in groups, there is lots of loud singing with hand motions in the car (and all over the house). My husband is a Wetlands Biologist and he particularly loves the Florida Family CD -- many of the subjects are near and dear to his heart. Anne Cronyn, Ft. Myers, FL mother of two "The songs are fun, informative, poignant and guaranteed to start your toes tapping and place a smile upon your face! I put this in my player and my son was singing along within minutes. This music bubbles over with the enthusiasm that can be found at Kate's live shows. I would recommend this CD to anyone with or without children because these songs and stories speak to us all. Well done, Kate, well done!" James Hawkins, Singer/Songwriter, Venice, FL "'Here's to the future, here's to the land!' With fingerpicking guitar, wailing harmonica, dancing fiddle, piano, and a whole cacophony of sounds, Mrs. Kate sings with the children in wide variety of musical styles. You'll find yourself tapping, snapping, clapping, bouncing, twirling or swaying to the rhythms of the songs. The story of the mockingbird and the 9/11 attack on our country is a remarkably honest and calm explanation of a difficult time. Mrs. Kate's soothing voice in this tale will give comfort to young and old alike. The song, She Still Sings is a masterpiece of melody and lyrics that will live forever in our hearts. Kate's themes are universal and her melodies are beautiful. This is an artist whose music will pass the test of time." Mary Lee Sweet, Back in Tyme, Storyteller, Palm Coast, FL "We're cleaning house and listening to Florida Family Folksongs. We really are enjoying it! Kjarstie sings along and does all the actions she learned from you. I have developed a new appreciation for raising my children in Florida, something I have struggled with, since I grew up in a northern climate." Heather Corry, Mom, St. Augustine, Florida "A truly great project. Hope it sells a million 'cause then that's how many smiles you'll have." Stan Geberer, Harmonica Player, Orlando, FL "I couldn't get to sleep, I was enjoying your CD so much! Every song was so catchy, and the sound effects were just hilarious ;-) I really got into Anhinga and Coon in the Can, and of course Florida Rain is simply a beautiful song. I laughed my sides away on Jingle Bells, and thought your kid singers were fantastic! All the little harmonica licks kept the whole album sounding true to the "folk genre," especially on Hot Boiled Peanuts! I think Honeysuckle has a really unique sound, message and image going through it, and boy your voice really shines on this one. I could put this one next to the Peter Paul and Mary LPs my mom has. It's a CD I'm proud to own and to share and to consider a true "Mrs. Kate" classic. Scott Griffin, Chicago, IL "We've been playing it for the students everyday since you were here! Their favorites are Anhinga and Florida Rain. I will most definitely continue to enjoy your music with our students! Thanks for the show. Deborah Barnhardt, First Grade Teacher, RL Brown Elementary, Jacksonville, FL
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