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Movies and shows that are 100% Americana on Netflix #StreamTeam

We’re part of the #StreamTeam and were compensated for this post. All thoughts are our own. Much in the same way that Trollhunter is distinctly Norwegian, Amelie is French and IP Man is Chinese there are countless movies on Netflix that are utterly American. This is a list of movies or shows that are pure Americana. They might not be classic, but they’ve got a style, star or personality that, for better or worse, could only be from the U.S.A. Enjoy the 4^th of July and revel in this list of Americana entertainment. Did we miss anything? Is your favorite here?

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Amazing Water, fun, palatable intro to classical music for all ages

Classical music makes you smart. I don’t know if that’s true, but that’s the go-to programming for people once they find out that they’re going to be parents. We got one of those classical music or baby CD’s when our first was born, as you probably did too-or gave one as a baby shower gift. Amazing Water serves that purpose and then some for older kids who genuinely want to learn about classical music, its history and the people who make it.

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It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! is silly children’s music for the under 6 set

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! is a storybook and music CD from The Secret Mountain. This is a good example to point out the difference between children’s music and kindie. The vast majority of the music we review here is kindie, music that is good for children, but also has pop sensibilities, music or humor that will appeal to adults. It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! is children’s music that kids 6 and under will enjoy.

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There Is a Tribe of Kids is coffee table, kid book, art greatness for all

There Is a Tribe of Kids by Lane Smith feels like it’s too good to be a children’s book. I don’t mean that in a snooty way. The book has art whose quality and depth looks like something adults would see at an art gallery that’s doing an animal exhibition. Each page has art that is curious, gentle and full of detail for any age reader. Combine that with the written words, the actual story part of There Is a Tribe of Kids and you’ve got a classic book that your kids will remember reading when they have kids in 20 or so years.

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Sugar Free Allstars, at the kindie intersection of parody and funk

A couple of months ago we previewed the new single from Sugar Free Allstars, Monster Truck. It’s a kindie ode to role play, monster trucks and over the top announcers set to tight music that channels Deep Purple and yacht rock. In our review of the song then we said that it puts the fun in funky. We’ve been listening to the entire disc for the past two months now and still stand by that. However, we’ll l add that the entire disc is more to the kid side of kindie, but still manages to reel in adults thanks to humor, pop culture references and more.

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6 documentaries on Netflix to ease into summer, #StreamTeam

Hey there, we’re part of the #StreamTeam for Netflix and were compensated for this post. All thoughts are our own. Summer! School is out and parents need something fun to watch that might be new, bring back memories or otherwise entertaining to be a fly on the wall in someone’s life. We found lots of great documentaries on Netflix and wanted to highlight these six that remind us of things, teach us the value of never giving up and the precious times of a boy and his imaginary pet tiger.

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New all age comic books for May 25, 2016

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In this week’s all age comic books we’ll mention some great new #1 books, as well as, the rating system that some publishers have. You’re not really buying the #1 issues just because you think they’ll be worth money, are you? I’m no investment expert, but making money off something is directly related to what a person will pay you for it. Based on that statement, current comics might not be a good investment, but they sure are fun to read.

I mention that because there are a couple great new #1 books out this week. They’re worth getting because they’re fun and really entertaining, but probably won’t appreciate enough to help you live out your golden years on an island. In humor all age comic books do yourself a favor and get Pink Panther #1. The Free Comic Book Day sampler of this title was one of the best that you could pick up and I suspect that the first issue in their regular series run will be equally as great. Each issue has a brand new story with the pink and a couple shorter classic stories that were published back in the day. Dreamworks Shrek #1 is also out from the same folks who do Madagascar, which is also out this week.

Superhero comics have Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man Contest of Champions, Teen Titans Go-Heroes on Patrol , Action Lab Dog of Wonder and two Squirrel Girl books. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl trade paperback and issue #8 are out and rated T for teens. However, this book is OK for any age reader as it traces the life of a teenager with squirrel superpowers. There’s nothing bad that happens, the language is fine, it’s just that she experiences stress, boy issues and other common teen problems.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is like that too. It’s rated T, from Marvel but tells the story of a middle school girl with her pet dinosaur, fighting crime and wormholes from other dimensions. This comic book is packed with action, fun to read and great for ages 7 and up. In other all age comic books for the action sect check out Back to the Future #8, Munchkin #17, Sonic, Welcome to Showside and others.

There’s a podcast that goes along with this post. It’s just under 15 minutes and details 12 of the comic books that you and your young reader will like and why. The links will take you to TFAW, where you’ll save 20% on your order. To find your closest comic book store just punch in your zip code and press the gas.

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The Kid From Diamond Street, Edith Houghton’s true tale

Spring means baseball and The Kid From Diamond Street, The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton is a story about that game that could easily slip between the cracks of history. This is a children’s book that simply tells the story of a young girl who played the game very well and traveled the world doing so.

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