The Tomato Collection: The Big Album took the book a step further with every poem translated into a song. Featuring 53 musicians and a variety of musical styles, The Big Album is a musical journey of the poetry. Listeners can easily follow along as the track numbers of the CD match the page numbers of the book.
Produced by: Kevin Kammeraad and Mark Rehl
Lyrics and Illustrations by: Kevin Kammeraad
Music by: Jason Allen, The Bunchies, Mike Dollar,Chris Haughey, Ryan Hipp, Jim Hollenbach, Andy Holtgreive, Kyle Hofmeyer, The Edye Evans Hyde Trio, Sapphire Kieft, Tadd Kimble, Kevin Kammeraad, John C. Lippi, Molly, Brad Muller, Joe Moore, John "Ned" Niedzielski, Papa Ron Oberbeck, Mark Rehl, and Alex-Zsolt
ISBN: 978-0-9669504-1-0
UPC: 625989151927
Publisher: Cooperfly Books, Inc.
Publication Date: November 11, 2000
Primary Age Level: 4 – 12
Running Time: 77 Minutes
Reviews:
“Kevin Kammeraad's The Tomato Collection, The Big Album almost defies description, but I will try…The music ranges from gentle and thoughtful to wild and frenzied…[Kammeraad] nestles the fun and silly sides of being a kid in between the concerns and worries all children face. Each arrangement perfectly supports and illuminates the thoughts and emotions of the [poem]. This book and CD combination stands out, take the time to find it.”
- Chicago Parent Magazine, review by Fred Koch
“These aren't your ordinary kid songs. These are super, extraordinary, COOL kid songs. The 50 songs performed by Kammeraad and friends include funky guitar ditties, gritty blues, and pop tunes that will have you bee-bopping all over the house.”
-The Daily Times, Ottawa, IL, review by Julie Durango
Produced by: Kevin Kammeraad and Mark Rehl
Lyrics and Illustrations by: Kevin Kammeraad
Music by: Jason Allen, The Bunchies, Mike Dollar,Chris Haughey, Ryan Hipp, Jim Hollenbach, Andy Holtgreive, Kyle Hofmeyer, The Edye Evans Hyde Trio, Sapphire Kieft, Tadd Kimble, Kevin Kammeraad, John C. Lippi, Molly, Brad Muller, Joe Moore, John "Ned" Niedzielski, Papa Ron Oberbeck, Mark Rehl, and Alex-Zsolt
ISBN: 978-0-9669504-1-0
UPC: 625989151927
Publisher: Cooperfly Books, Inc.
Publication Date: November 11, 2000
Primary Age Level: 4 – 12
Running Time: 77 Minutes
Reviews:
“Kevin Kammeraad's The Tomato Collection, The Big Album almost defies description, but I will try…The music ranges from gentle and thoughtful to wild and frenzied…[Kammeraad] nestles the fun and silly sides of being a kid in between the concerns and worries all children face. Each arrangement perfectly supports and illuminates the thoughts and emotions of the [poem]. This book and CD combination stands out, take the time to find it.”
- Chicago Parent Magazine, review by Fred Koch
“These aren't your ordinary kid songs. These are super, extraordinary, COOL kid songs. The 50 songs performed by Kammeraad and friends include funky guitar ditties, gritty blues, and pop tunes that will have you bee-bopping all over the house.”
-The Daily Times, Ottawa, IL, review by Julie Durango
Activity Guide:
| Tomato Activities.pdf |
Lyrics:
| Tomato Lyrics.pdf |
Production Credits:
| Tomato Production.pdf |