Back in September I reviewed Putumayo Kids’ Brazilian Playground CD. The CD, described as “a lively musical journey that will transport children from the rain forests of the Amazon to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro,” had us moving and shaking to songs full of Brazilian culture. This winter Putumayo Kids is back with a new addition to its Dreamland series, Celtic Dreamland, and I enjoyed relaxing to this CD as much as I enjoyed dancing around to Brazilian Playground.

I personally love Celtic music. I already own a handful of Celtic CDs and so I was excited to hear Putumayo Kids new Celtic Dreamland. True to its name this CD features the softer side of Celtic music. The description said it was “perfect for the slumbering child, meditating mom and dad or the weary worker desperate for a little quiet relaxation.” Though I felt more like a weary worker than a meditating mom, Celtic Dreamland did a great job of soothing my weary soul. It has quickly become a favorite in my Celtic collection.

And just like Brazilian Playground, what I really enjoyed were the detailed descriptions of the songs’ backgrounds and stories included in the CDs jacket. Once you understand the story behind the songs you’re able to enjoy the music even more. If you’ve got a long trip to Grandma’s house this holiday season you’ll want to add Celtic Dreamland to your survival kit. If it can sooth a weary mom it will work miracles on your are-we-there-yet travelers. (Once you arrive you can lock yourself in the closet with Celtic Dreamland for some quick R&R before facing extended family.)—Emily

* Giveaway Putumayo Kids is giving away copies of Celtic Dreamland to 3 lucky Daily Dish readers! Please leave a comment with a valid email address for our drawing. We’ll draw the winners from the comments and contact them via email. The winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be chosen.

** Congratulations to Sara Lilly, Jennifer Barr, and Nicole Simmons, the winners of their very own copy of Celtic Dreamland. Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review and add a comment. Keep reading the Daily Dish for your chance to participate in more giveaways!

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