If you're looking for a list of the best kids and family music from the past year, look no further than the 2006 Fids and Kamily Awards. The website is chock-full of reviews and essays, including a downloadable songbook. You can reach all the cool content from this post.
I'll be posting my list of the year's best albums soon, but in the meantime, here's my reviews of the top albums in the poll:
1. Meltdown! - Justin Roberts
2. You Are My Little Bird - Elizabeth Mitchell
2. Catch That Train! - Dan Zanes
4. Fascinating Creatures - Frances England
5. Animal Crackers - Wee Hairy Beasties
6. Electric Storyland - The Sippy Cups
7. Hey You Kids! - The Jellydots
8. Rock Your Socks Off - Charity and the JAMband
9. The Great Adventures of Mr. David - Mr. David
9. Celebrate the Difference - Terri Hendrix
11. Plays Well With Others - Uncle Rock
11. Colours Are Brighter - Various Artists
13. Macaroni Boy Eats at Chez Shooby Doo - Ginger Hendrix
14. Prelude to Mutiny - Captain Bogg & Salty (OK, I can't review everything...)
15. When I Get Little - Dog On Fleas
15. The Family Hootenanny - Various Artists