Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Editorial Reviews
Susan Hammond, Classical Kids, June 2004
"[This CD] combines the magic of a great story, great narrating, and great music. Wonderful for any family collection!"

Child magazine, Best Storytime CD, Holiday Shopping Guide 2004
[the narration] interplays dramatically with the orchestral instruments, most notably the Irish bagpipes. An imaginative way for kids to relax.

Album Description
In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Magic Maestro Music/Kids‰ presents Virginia Lee Burton’s beloved children’s tale, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel®, for narrator and symphony orchestra. The first in the new Stories in Music™ series for children ages five and up, Mike Mulligan® features original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon, which brings this classic story to life in a fresh, wondrous way. The recording features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which exposes the child to the magical sounds of a world class orchestra. Mike Mulligan® originally premiered at the Stories in Music™ children’s concert series, produced by Bonnie and Stephen Simon, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Going beyond providing great music and storytelling, Magic Maestro Music/Kids™ also includes a Program Book with Mike Mulligan®, providing background information on the music, composer, author and story. While enjoying this wonderful listening experience, the Stories in Music™ series also helps expand a child’s musical horizons and teaches them how to not just hear, but to listen. This CD has garnered numerous awards and accolades including: Parents' Choice Gold, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, iParenting Media HOT, National Association of Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold, National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Teacher's Choice Award. It is also a Booklist's Editor's Choice and was recognized by Child magazine as one of 2004's Top 10 Children's CDs.

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Music, James Shaffran, John Nazdin, Stephen Simon, Spoken Word, Stephen Simon, Tom Jones, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Orchestral, Orchestral Music, Orchestral Pop, Show Tunes, Vocal, Vocal Music
Stories in Music: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (Audio CD and Paperback Book)
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Stories in Music: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (Audio CD and Paperback Book)
    London Philharmonic , Stephen Simon , Yadu , and Paul Brennan
    Manufacturer: Magic Maestro Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    London Philharmonic OrchestraLondon Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000EGDAH0
    Release Date: 2006-03-14

    Tracks:

    1. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel for narrator and symphony orchestra
    2. About the Story - Bonnie Ward Simon
    3. Mike Mulligan Song: Learn It, Sing It, Sing Along
    4. About the Music - Stephen Simon
    5. Now That You Know a Little More... One More Time
    6. Want to Have Some Fun? Prepare to Perform
    7. Mike Mulligan Song: Accompaniment Only

    Album Description

    Introducing new gift sets of this beautiful & popular release! The Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel Gift Set includes the digipak CD plus the beloved book in paperback. In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Magic Maestro Music/Kids™ presents Virginia Lee Burton's beloved children's story, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel® with original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon. Premiered on the Stories in Music™ children's series at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, this classic story is brought to life in a fresh, wondrous way. A wonderful gift for children and teachers combines great music with great children's literature! Educational and entertaining, this set is unique. CD available separately under Classical Music: B0009I5SMI AWARDS: Parents' Choice Gold, Oppenhein Platinum, Teachers' Choice, ALA Notable, Booklist-Editors' Choice, NAPPA. National Parenting Center, iParenting HOT.
    Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

      Manufacturer: Magic Maestro Music/Kids
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      London Philharmonic OrchestraLondon Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      Orchestral PopOrchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
      ClassicalClassical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Casey at the Bat
      2. Stories in Music: Juanita the Spanish Lobster

      ASIN: B0009I5SMI
      Release Date: 2004-09-01

      Tracks:

      1. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel - for Narrator and Symphony Orchestra, by Stephen Simon
      2. About the Story - Bonnie Ward Simon
      3. Mike Mulligan Song: Learn it, Sing it, Sing Along - James Shaffran, baritone - John Nazdin, bass - Tom Jones, drums - Stephen Simon, piano
      4. About the Music - Stephen Simon, composer
      5. Now That You Know a Little More...One More Time - Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
      6. Want to Have Some Fun? Prepare to Perform - Bonnie Ward Simon
      7. Mike Mulligan Song, Accompaniment Only - Mike Mulligan Jazz Trio

      Product Description

      In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Magic maestro Music/Kids™ presents Virginia Lee Burton's beloved children's story, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel® with original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon. Premiered on the Stories in Music™ children's series at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, this classic story is brought to life in a fresh, wondrous way.
      Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Enchanting for my three-year -old, even in the ER!
      • Outstanding
      • Hurray, hurray for Magic Maestro Music and Stories in Music
      • A creative, musically valuable, beautifully done CD & book
      		 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

      Manufacturer: Magic Maestro Music/Kids
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      London Philharmonic OrchestraLondon Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      Orchestral PopOrchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
      ClassicalClassical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Casey at the Bat
      2. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
      3. Stories in Music: Juanita the Spanish Lobster
      4. Mozart's Magnificent Voyage
      5. Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids

      ASIN: B0002IOA7Y
      Release Date: 2004-06-15

      Tracks:

      1. Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel
      2. About The Story
      3. Mike Mulligan Song: Learn It, Sing It, Sing Along
      4. About The Music
      5. Now That You Know A Little More...One More Time
      6. Want To Have Some Fun? Prepare To Perform
      7. Mike Mulligan Song, Accompaniment Only
      8. Mike Mulligan Song, Accompaniment Only

      Album Description

      In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Magic Maestro Music/Kids‰ presents Virginia Lee Burton's beloved children's tale, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel®, for narrator and symphony orchestra. The first in the new Stories in Music™ series for children ages five and up, Mike Mulligan® features original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon, which brings this classic story to life in a fresh, wondrous way. The recording features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which exposes the child to the magical sounds of a world class orchestra. Mike Mulligan® originally premiered at the Stories in Music™ children's concert series, produced by Bonnie and Stephen Simon, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Going beyond providing great music and storytelling, Magic Maestro Music/Kids™ also includes a Program Book with Mike Mulligan®, providing background information on the music, composer, author and story. While enjoying this wonderful listening experience, the Stories in Music™ series also helps expand a child's musical horizons and teaches them how to not just hear, but to listen. This CD has garnered numerous awards and accolades including: Parents' Choice Gold, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, iParenting Media HOT, National Association of Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold, National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Teacher's Choice Award. It is also a Booklist's Editor's Choice and was recognized by Child magazine as one of 2004's Top 10 Children's CDs.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Enchanting for my three-year -old, even in the ER!.......2006-05-13

      This is the kind of quality, well-produced, enriching recording a parent dreams of, and reaches for again and again. I am a psychologist by profession, an avid reader since age 4, and my alternate career choice was to be a classical musician. This recording speaks to all three of those passions, and allows me to feel good about offering it to my son. The mother who recommended it to me was so excited that kids could have something wonderful to help them slow down and focus, while having the experience of actively engaging their imaginations. In most children's lives, there is scant opportunity to "learn to listen," or to be actively engaged in listening to more than "sound bites" and frenetic popular music. The capacity to actively listen is a vital skill in so many facets of life: school, relationships, career, understanding the world...

      My three year old asks to listen to this CD when he wants something entertaining which will hold his attention, but not leave him feeling overstimulated or wired. We were fortunate enough to have this wonderful CD on hand when my son had to make his first trip to the emergency room (for an IV while sick). He listened to it again and again while we were there, and it allowed him to have an engrossing story, fascinating music, and the engagement of his imagination. (By the way, the staff in the ER took note, and the doctor said she'll ask the administration to keep some players, headphones, and this CD on hand to help other kids!)

      We look forward to more of these wonderful CDs.

      5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2004-12-19

      I have never written a review before but feel that I have to let others know of this outstanding CD.....was familiar with the story but the music adds so much.....my 3 years old grandson is listening to it endlessly, my daughter is using it in her teaching and as a "young senior", I am humming the "Mike Mulligan" song constantly. The extras and explanations on the tape are superb as is the booklet that comes with the CD......hope that we hear lots more from the Simons.

      5 out of 5 stars Hurray, hurray for Magic Maestro Music and Stories in Music.......2004-08-18

      Hurray, hurray for Magic Maestro Music and Stories in Music.

      Maestro Stephen Simon and producer Bonnie Ward Simon have given young concert-goers and their parents what is sure to be a "Grammy-winning" release.

      Virginia Lee Burton's classic and beloved story of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is now heard with symphony orchestra in Stephen Simon's tuneful rendition that follows the Burton book word for word. The music is played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with a piper soloist... when did you last hear Irish pipes with symphony orchestra, and conductor/composer Stephen Simon has the friendly voice of Yadu narrating the story.

      This CD is much more than just a recording; the disc is boxed with a fun, entertaining and educational program book that includes music, games and background on the author, composer and soloists.

      Once you hear the Mike Mulligan tune you will be singing it all day, and waiting for more releases to follow in the Stories in Music series.

      Stop, look and listen... this release is not to be missed!
      Amy R. Sperling
      New York, NY

      5 out of 5 stars A creative, musically valuable, beautifully done CD & book.......2004-08-17

      This is the most creative, musically valuable, beautifully done children's CD & booklet I have seen. I am a grandmother and have taught instrumental music to children for 30 years and am delighted with the amount and quality of information imparted via entertaining "gentle education", with the familiar and trustworthy yet most informative tone of the speakers and of course with the outstanding musical composition and presentation which has turned Stephen Simon's musical version of Mike Mulligan into an immediate, worthy "classic". Every child should be given the opportunity to grow up with this CD and their parents, grandparents and teachers will enjoy it equally. I hope to see more CDs with "musical stories" coming out from Maestro Simon.This one is at the top of my Christmas gift list for this year.

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