My Mom Is Batman!

K-Gr 5—Due to former member Jacob Wright's untimely death, Ben VandeVere has joined Mike Mennard and Tori Hudgins to recharge this Lincoln, NE—based kindie band. Hold onto your hats, as this dynamic trio offer 18 original tunes, each focusing on a superhero or a potential hero in a "tryout," an occasional pirate, or a scientist, drama queen, etc. Song lyrics are thoughtful, funny, and full of positive vibes. Music is high octane and full of nonstop energy, rolling straight from one tune into the next. Be sure to listen closely to the title song for riffs from the soundtrack of the 1960's TV show, Batman. Other highlights include "Buccaneer on Broadway" (full of Broadway bravado), "Every Superhero's Scared of Something" (very empowering and reassuring that it's OK to be afraid), and "Invent Something" (a "visit" with a scientist). A bonus track on the disc sure to please fans is "Gotta Catch 'Em All" (the theme from Pokemon). Perfect to use in programming about superheroes, this will be enjoyed by the whole family.