This is an exact re-release of the album by the same title available in the '80s. Dame Judith Dench sets up each piece with a very short introduction as if she had a child on her lap. Then The King's Singers sing a delightful acappella arrangement of the story or nursery rhyme. I enjoy the album because here is a chance for children to hear music that is attractive to them being sung by the group many consider to be the finest vocal ensemble in the world. This is a welcome change from the Disneyesk approach to children's music often sung to them by "animals". The sophistication of the arrangements gives appeal to "kids" of all ages.
Excellent for school/day care classroom use and a great gift from grandparents.
