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A Child’s Christmas 

A Child’s Christmas - Holiday Songs & Carols is the latest release by singer/recording artist Susie Tallman and her label Rock Me Baby Records. The 74-minute CD includes a wide variety of holiday songs and carols, from “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and “You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch” to “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Silent Night.” Tallman’s sweet mezzo-soprano voice combined with first-rate arrangements using light-rock and folk instrumentation create cheerful music that will especially appeal to children. In addition to songs, there are several spoken-word tracks, including how to say “Merry Christmas” in several languages, a few Christmas jokes and two stories – the story Willy the Wombat seems to highlight the fact that the CD was recorded in Australia.

An iParenting Award winner, A Child’s Christmas is Tallman’s seventh in a series of award-winning CDs for children. Primarily known for recording children’s music, Tallman has also sung backup for Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, Cheap Trick and others. She has sung at Carnegie Hall and The Los Angeles Forum as well as for national commercials. In addition to Tallman, A Child’s Christmas features keyboardist Mark O’Connor, drummer Peter “Maz” Maslen and actor/director Hal Simons, among others. Irene Hardwicke Olivieri provided the CD’s evocative artwork.

A Child’s Christmas comes in a booklet made of recycled cardboard; gift wrapping is available with bright red tulle netting, and a finger puppet is attached. The CD is available in boutiques and online. For more information, visit: www.rockmebabyrecords.com

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