Catch a Wave

From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 3-Thirteen beach-themed tunes performed by young people make up this lively recording. Along with a generous helping of Beach Boys songs ("Fun, Fun, Fun," "Surfin' Safari," "Kokomo," and the title track), the album also includes kid-friendly favorites such as "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and "Wipe Out." These versions are faithful to the fun feel of the originals, while adding some contemporary instrumentals. Adults and kids alike may find themselves singing along to this catchy variety of summery tunes, though some adults may be taken aback that the somewhat suggestive lyrics of "Kokomo" (featuring "afternoon delight" and "tropical drinks") have not been changed. This recording makes a suitable replacement for the lamentably no-longer-available Muppet Beach Party (Jim Henson Records, 1993), though the feeble surfer-talk punctuating Catch a Wave's version of "Wipeout" can't compare to Animal's spastic version. This is lively addition to any children's music collection. Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product description