Music For Little Ears: All Roads Lead to Sesame Street Playground
The children’s division of Putumayo World Music, Putumayo Kids, has released a darling CD called Sesame Street Playground.
This is a two disc set that has 13 songs from Brazil, France, China, India, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, Palestine, Russia, South Africa, U.S.A, and Tanzania, accompanied by five DVD music videos.
It is so touching to listen to these songs and watch the videos, realizing that children from all over the globe are getting early childhood education through watching Sesame Street in their own native language.
Having lived in Beijing several years ago, my favorite song from Sesame Street Playground is Zhima Jie, or Rubber Ducky, sung by Ernie in Chinese!
The songs are performed by favorite Sesame Street Muppet characters like Elmo, Big Bird and Snuffleupagus, as well as new characters especially developed for the overseas markets.
A variety of languages are represented in these fun, upbeat tunes. Sesame Street Playground really is a jewel of a CD!
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, puts the proceeds it receives from sales of its products right back into Sesame Street and its other projects for children at home and around the world
A portion of the sales of Sesame Street Playground will benefit Sesame Workshop productions in more than 100 countries.
Sesame Street Playground is the first globally distributed Sesame Workshop release featuring these international productions of Sesame Street.
What a great way to introduce kids to other countries and cultures!
It is so beneficial for children of all ages to have exposure to other languages. We have long known that music helps kids build brain power, but don’t forget that music is also something FUN that you and your children can enjoy together!
Watch this video of the theme song from Sesame Street in India, Gali Gali Sim Sim! Below I have included some of the lyrics translated into English. You can view all of the translated lyrics by downloading a PDF file on the Putumayo web site, here!
There’s talk in every street about this place
There’s excitement here;
Laughter fills everyone’s head
With or without a ticket,
Everyone can ride this caravan
Galli Galli Sim Sim
I am so excited to have TWO copies of Sesame Street Playground to giveaway from Putumayo Kids!
For your chance to win, visit the Sesame Street Playground page and tell me the title and country of another song from this special recording that you like! You can even listen to parts of the songs on the site!
*Contest Closed! Congrats to Kathleen (#11) and Allison (#98)!*
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28 October 2008, 7:26 am
My favorite on this is “Kilimani Sesame,” the Tanzanian “Don’t Be Sad Song.” I want my kids to know that it’s okay to be sad, but life is better when we’re usually happy!
28 October 2008, 7:28 am
P.S.: Just subscribed in my Google Reader! This is my first visit, but I look forward to coming back!
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28 October 2008, 11:43 am
I like Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil)
28 October 2008, 11:44 am
I am subscribed in gReader
28 October 2008, 1:07 pm
I think the “Kilimani Sesame” from Tanzania is fun!!
28 October 2008, 1:08 pm
Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers • (Russia)
28 October 2008, 1:11 pm
Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil) - used to be one of my favorites.
28 October 2008, 1:37 pm
Don’t be sad song is a cute title. Now I see that the first person also wrote that but I did not copy,I really looked at the song list and that was the title I remembered. So yay for me.
28 October 2008, 2:36 pm
I luv galli galli sim sim…..def…as Im from India and still luv the lil character in it…Chamki!
28 October 2008, 2:37 pm
Just subscribed via google reader
28 October 2008, 2:37 pm
Love Love Love your Putamayo giveaways! Keep em coming!
I like the song Galli Galli Sim Sim • Galli Galli Sim Sim Theme. Quite catchy. I think I’d have to jump over Elmo’s song whenever I played this!
28 October 2008, 2:38 pm
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28 October 2008, 2:38 pm
5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France)
Thank you!
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28 October 2008, 2:38 pm
I am subscribed.
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28 October 2008, 2:50 pm
Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock • En Den Dino • (Israel)
How sweet!
28 October 2008, 2:57 pm
Shara’a Simsim • Traditional Game Song • (Palestine)
28 October 2008, 3:19 pm
Kilimani Sesame
28 October 2008, 3:19 pm
I subscribed also!
28 October 2008, 3:41 pm
Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers • (Russia) My husband would get a kick out of this! He lived in Russia for 2 years, and he sometimes speaks it to our daughter.
28 October 2008, 3:54 pm
I liked: 5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France). I think I liked it because the tune is familiar from long-long-ago days “What’s the Name of This Song?”
Becky (laney_poATyahooDOTcom)
28 October 2008, 4:31 pm
5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France)
28 October 2008, 4:31 pm
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28 October 2008, 4:43 pm
galli galli sim sim
28 October 2008, 4:58 pm
I am a subscriber
28 October 2008, 4:59 pm
Sesame Street • Sing - The Kids • (USA)My grandsons would love this,they like to sing,thanks for the chance
28 October 2008, 5:41 pm
After listening to the songs this one is my favorite Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers • (Russia).
thanks
jen
28 October 2008, 5:42 pm
I am a subscriber
28 October 2008, 7:22 pm
this is so great.. We just watched this documentery from netflix.. so interesting and I have always loved it..
28 October 2008, 8:10 pm
I think I would love the Russian song Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na which translated as Song of the Caretakers. My son was adopted from an orphanage where they spoke Russian and he had some amazing women as his caretakers for the 15 months he was there. This would be a very special song for him.
28 October 2008, 8:41 pm
I like Kilimani Sesame
28 October 2008, 9:38 pm
Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil)
28 October 2008, 10:39 pm
5, rue Sésame La Chanson de L’Amitié from France (I had to copy that directly since I don’t know how to type the accents!) I studied french in college and took our one year old to Paris one year before Christmas. He has no memory of it but this cd would be a fun way to teach him a wee bit of french.
Thanks for the chance to win!
28 October 2008, 10:40 pm
Second entry, subscribed to RSS feed! Excited to check out your blog more… Thanks!
28 October 2008, 11:34 pm
My girls have French names since our Family heritage is French, so I chose 5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France)
29 October 2008, 12:08 am
Love the Vila Sesamo
29 October 2008, 12:50 am
Rubber Duckie from China sung by Zhima Jie. That was sort of funny hearing it in another language. My kids and I would have a lot of fun with this.
29 October 2008, 1:26 am
“galli galli sim sim” from india is delightful (upbeat and dance-able!)! we have been eyeing this cd for our three children…what a nice christmas gift it would be.
thank you!
29 October 2008, 3:05 am
Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock • En Den Dino • (Israel)
29 October 2008, 3:36 am
I liked: 5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France). I’d love to give this to my 3 year old for Christmas! Thanks.
29 October 2008, 4:09 am
Elmo’s song.
29 October 2008, 5:04 am
I’m most interested in the Galli Galli Sim Sim song from India - looks like a great CD!
29 October 2008, 6:17 am
Galli Galli Sim Sim is one of the songs, I bet my youngest would love this!
29 October 2008, 6:19 am
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29 October 2008, 6:19 am
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29 October 2008, 8:22 am
ONe Small Voice from Brazil.
29 October 2008, 8:44 am
5 - rue sesame
29 October 2008, 10:07 am
Shara’a Simsim • Traditional Game Song
29 October 2008, 10:52 am
Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock • En Den Dino • (Israel)
29 October 2008, 11:47 am
My best friends Russian so I would say Ulitsa Sezam
29 October 2008, 2:35 pm
[...] Music For Little Ears: All Roads Lead to Sesame Street Playground Having lived in Beijing several years ago, my favorite song from Sesame Street Playground is Zhima Jie, or Rubber Ducky, sung by Ernie in Chinese! The songs are performed by favorite Sesame Street Muppet characters like Elmo, … [...]
29 October 2008, 2:51 pm
I really like Zhima Jie (Rubber Duckie) China. That sounds really great.
29 October 2008, 2:52 pm
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29 October 2008, 3:20 pm
I think the song from Brazil, One Small Voice, is cute.
29 October 2008, 3:22 pm
I am a subscriber.
29 October 2008, 4:19 pm
Kilimani Sesame • Don’t Be Sad Song • (Tanzania)
29 October 2008, 4:41 pm
The song from France, 5, rue Sésame , is my fave.
29 October 2008, 4:42 pm
One of the songs from the CD is Takalani Sesame • Pollution Song • (South Africa)
29 October 2008, 6:32 pm
I speak Spanish, so what caught my eye was Plaza Sésamo with Aleks Syntek • Ricas Frutas • (Mexico). I’d really love to hear this!
29 October 2008, 6:34 pm
P.S.–I subscribed!
29 October 2008, 8:30 pm
I’d have to say the Plaza Sesamo from Mexico by Aleks Syntek (my hubby’s favorite singer) and One Small Voice from Brazil.
29 October 2008, 10:08 pm
Sesame Street * Elmo’s Song * USA
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30 October 2008, 12:25 am
Vila Sésamo - One Small Voice
30 October 2008, 1:41 am
Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers • (Russia) is my favorite because I am a Nanny!
30 October 2008, 2:27 am
Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock • En Den Dino • (Israel)
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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30 October 2008, 2:33 am
Wow they are all great songs…I saw this CD in our local toy store the other day and thought it looked like something we might like. I enjoyed the Pollution Song from South Africa.
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30 October 2008, 3:15 am
I loved the Zhima Jie • Rubber Duckie • (China). We sing the song nearly every night during bathtime. Wonder if we’d be able to learn it in Chinese?
30 October 2008, 4:00 am
I think my son would like Sesamstraat • Sesame Street Theme - Sesamstraat Open • (The Netherlands)
Thanks!
30 October 2008, 4:20 am
I like the french song 5, rue sesame. la chanson de l’amitie.
thanks for the chance.
30 October 2008, 4:29 am
Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock from Israel
30 October 2008, 5:24 am
En Den Dino. I’m learning Hebrew and actually got the Rehov Sumsum DVDs to help me learn, so anything Hebrew is a hit around here!
30 October 2008, 10:54 am
I like Plaza Sésamo because it’s a Mexico song and we are a Hispanic family. We are trying to raise our daughter bilingual (even though I speak 0 Spanish).
30 October 2008, 2:36 pm
I think the Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice from Brazil would be fun. My hubby speaks portugese, so I’m sure he would like that song.
30 October 2008, 4:37 pm
Vila Sesamo- One Small Voice. sounds like it would be really cute!
30 October 2008, 4:42 pm
I like One Small Voice from Brazil. Thanks for the giveaway!
30 October 2008, 5:29 pm
Zhima Jie Rubber duckie China!
30 October 2008, 5:47 pm
Takalani Sesame… South Africa. I grew up in South Africa, so would love this for my son!
30 October 2008, 7:04 pm
I like Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers • (Russia)
30 October 2008, 7:21 pm
Galli Galli Sim Sim • Galli Galli Sim Sim Theme - Show Open • (India)
30 October 2008, 9:32 pm
I love the 5, rue Sesame from France!
30 October 2008, 10:51 pm
Kilimani Sesame • Don’t Be Sad Song • (Tanzania)
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30 October 2008, 11:48 pm
Vila Sésamo One Small Voice from Brazil. Thanks for the giveaway. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
31 October 2008, 12:47 am
i’d like to be a part of the contest…i’d like to win it
31 October 2008, 12:49 am
Seasame Street- Elmos Song- USA
LOVE THIS ONE
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31 October 2008, 1:44 am
I liked the En Den Dino from Israel.
31 October 2008, 3:04 am
Zhimi Ji- China Cute-Rubber Duckie.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather
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31 October 2008, 5:38 am
“galli galli sim sim” from India is cool.
31 October 2008, 7:27 am
Vila Sesamo from Brazil. I love what the title represents!
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31 October 2008, 9:09 am
Plaza Sésamo with Aleks Syntek • Ricas Frutas • (Mexico)
Hil’Leshas last blog post..Review: Curls Milkshake
31 October 2008, 3:13 pm
Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil)
31 October 2008, 3:23 pm
Plaza Sésamo with Aleks Syntek • Ricas Frutas • (Mexico)
31 October 2008, 3:25 pm
My mother and father in law speak russian, so I thoug Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers • (Russia) looked cook!
31 October 2008, 5:30 pm
“Kilimani Sesame” from Tanzania
31 October 2008, 7:00 pm
Takalani Sesame • Pollution Song • (South Africa).
31 October 2008, 7:29 pm
I really want this CD for my grandchildren. I love all of the songs but Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil) is probably my favorite.
Thanks so much!
01 November 2008, 5:44 am
5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France)
my husband speaks french and would love this song
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01 November 2008, 6:16 pm
Plaza Sésamo with Aleks Syntek • Ricas Frutas • (Mexico) Sounds like a fun song! There is a lot of Mexican culture where we live, so that’s why I chose it. Thanks for the giveaway!
Angela
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02 November 2008, 12:01 am
Pick Me!
02 November 2008, 2:52 am
Takalani Sesame • Pollution Song from South Africa. Thanks!
02 November 2008, 4:38 am
5, rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France) — I’m a native French speaker, so of course I picked this one! =)
02 November 2008, 4:51 am
Vila Sesamo!!!
02 November 2008, 7:14 am
Galli Galli Sim Sim from India. My granddaughters love Putumayo music, and also love Sesame Street, so this would be a lovely gift for them!
02 November 2008, 10:19 pm
Don’t be Sad!
02 November 2008, 11:58 pm
Takalani Sesame!
03 November 2008, 12:14 am
Definitly Sesamstraat Open • (The Netherlands) Who doesn’t love the opening song. Plus it would fun to listen with Oma (my grandmother) who is from The Netherlands and my kiddos. Thanks
03 November 2008, 6:09 am
great giveaway
03 November 2008, 2:41 pm
Shara’s Simsim from Palestine
03 November 2008, 6:42 pm
Vila Sesamo, thanks
03 November 2008, 7:52 pm
rue Sésame • La Chanson de L’Amitié • (France)
03 November 2008, 10:09 pm
I LOVE Putumayo cds! I really liked this song: Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock • En Den Dino Especially since it’s from Israel and I have family from there (a few generations back)
Callistas last blog post..The Meaning of Home
04 November 2008, 3:04 am
La Chanson de l’Amitie de 5, Rue de Sesame. What an awesome CD/DVD.
04 November 2008, 3:06 am
I like Vila Sésamo from Brazil.
04 November 2008, 3:08 am
Just subscribed via email!
04 November 2008, 3:15 am
Kilimani Sesame • Don’t Be Sad Song • (Tanzania)
04 November 2008, 12:58 pm
I’d have to say Plaza Sésamo with Aleks Syntek • Ricas Frutas • (Mexico) because that’s the first one my daughter started dancing to as I was playing them
04 November 2008, 2:03 pm
I was hoping for a Polish song, but the closest would be The Caretaker’s Song from Russia.
04 November 2008, 8:03 pm
Shara’s Simsim from Palestine
04 November 2008, 9:37 pm
I like the Rechov Sumsum with Ronnie Rock • En Den Dino • (Israel). Great album.
05 November 2008, 2:48 am
Love this prize
05 November 2008, 3:11 am
I like Kilimani Sesame • Don’t Be Sad Song • (Tanzania). Thanks!!
05 November 2008, 4:27 am
Rubber Ducky, sung by Ernie in Chinese!
05 November 2008, 6:13 am
Zhima Jie • Rubber Duckie • (China)
05 November 2008, 2:10 pm
I like the song Galli Galli Sim Sim • Galli Galli Sim Sim Theme.
05 November 2008, 2:45 pm
One Small Voice - Brazil
what a neat collection of songs! I’d be delighted to have this for my daughter!
05 November 2008, 7:35 pm
Kilimani Sesame • Don’t Be Sad Song • (Tanzania)
05 November 2008, 9:05 pm
Brasil’s “Vila Sesamo”
05 November 2008, 10:17 pm
i like La Chanson de L’Amitié , since we are trying to speak French to my son it will be great to be able to sing to him too!
06 November 2008, 2:07 am
Zhima Jie • Rubber Duckie • (China) - it’s a classic and in Chinese - too cute.
06 November 2008, 2:40 am
Sesame Street • Sing - The Kids is my favorite
06 November 2008, 3:06 pm
Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice!
06 November 2008, 3:11 pm
Ulitsa Sezam
06 November 2008, 6:12 pm
En Dim Dino! Great gift idea!
06 November 2008, 7:17 pm
Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na • The Song of Caretakers
I like the one from Russia
06 November 2008, 7:18 pm
Subscribed to feed in google reader.
06 November 2008, 7:46 pm
Ulitsa Sezam with Na-Na (Russia).
06 November 2008, 9:54 pm
Kilimani Sesame.Don’t Be Sad song. (Tanzania is another fun song from the collection.
06 November 2008, 10:48 pm
Kilimani Sesame • Don’t Be Sad Song • (Tanzania)
I like this song.
06 November 2008, 10:50 pm
I subscribed to your feed
06 November 2008, 10:51 pm
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06 November 2008, 10:53 pm
Galli Galli Sim Sim • Galli Galli Sim Sim Theme - Show Ope
06 November 2008, 11:01 pm
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06 November 2008, 11:17 pm
I like Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil)
07 November 2008, 1:37 am
Shara’s SimSim, ty. spcale(at)hotmail.com
07 November 2008, 2:04 am
Rubber Duckie
07 November 2008, 2:04 am
I subscribed
07 November 2008, 3:58 am
Takalani Sesame • Pollution Song from South Africa.
This is such a wonderful CD.
07 November 2008, 4:00 am
I subscribed in google reader.
07 November 2008, 4:02 am
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I also stumbled the Putumayo Kids site. Thanks for sharing. i wanted to pass it on.
07 November 2008, 4:47 am
I would like Vila Sésamo • One Small Voice • (Brazil).
08 November 2008, 2:56 pm
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