The Land of Sometimes is an audio storybook of songs and narration. It tells a tale of twins Alfie and Elise as they travel to The Land of Sometimes and meet a collection of characters, each with his or her own song. Accompanying the cd is a small booklet with a colourful picture for each character.
My three year old daughter sat on the sofa, turning the page to look at each picture as we listened. I can’t help enjoying the feel-good harmony and cadence of a musical and the Land of Sometimes is in this genre. From the soaring introduction, as Alfie and Elise gaze out to the “silver line” of the horizon, I was keen to hear more. Jamilla enjoys it too, getting up to dance “this is fairy dancing” she says, turning round with her arms above her head.
The aim of this cd is to provide parents and grandparents with something to enjoy together with their children and grandchildren. The mix of musical styles should provide something for most tastes and I also found it a good discussion point with Jamilla, a way of expressing imagination and extending vocabulary – she described one character as “slippery sloppery”. This won’t be for all – it’s not high-brow music. But it is great fun. I think our favourite song is about Little Twink, a cheeky fairy who likes to make a mess. The song is more High School Musical than Mozart – but you should see us dance! SF
JUNO has five copies of The Land of Sometimes to give away. To enter this giveaway please click here. Competition closes 29th February at midnight. Please ensure you read the competition rules.
