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Looking for a collection of familiar favorites with lots of kid appeal? Look no further than Songs My Family Taught Me, on which John Storms-Rohm offers compassion-filled readings of songs by the Beatles, Bob Marley, and others, encompassing everything from "The Rainbow Connection" to "Home on the Range." His gentle voice, easygoing harmonies, and acoustic guitar playing lend his simple renditions an irresistible appeal. His love for the material suffuses his version of Marley's reggae classic "Three Little Birds," which assures children with the comforting lines, "Don't worry / About a thing / 'Cause every little thing / Is gonna be all right," delivered in Storms-Rohm's soothing tone. He jazzes up the Sound of Music favorite "My Favorite Things" with piano and drums and splashes the Christian classic "This Little Light of Mine" with trumpet for a joyous celebration of life and love. The artist's liner notes include thanks to "God, Jah Rastafari, The Great Spirit, Mother Earth," and Storms-Rohm's thankful, spiritual, life-affirming nature fills this debut recording with a musical soul that runs deeper than many kiddie-themed releases. Full of heart, Songs My Family Taught Me is a welcome entrance into the world of children's music for this talented performer. Amy Barkat, Barnes & Noble

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