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Snow Is Falling! Songs for Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa
“Beloved children’s performer Sukey Molloy brings timeless music about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa to life with her upbeat performance. Snow is Falling! is a fun way to set the mood for children’s holiday parties, and highly recommended.” http://midwestbookreview.com/cbw/oct_23.htm#musiccd
The Adventures of Little Stubby
“…very relatable to little ones… addresses different emotions…offering a suggestion on how to relax or become calm in emotional situations…structured in a repeated pattern…a really smart approach…the repetition is reassuring to young listeners…a comforting, friendly tone…backed by a gentle musical soundtrack and fun special effects.”
NAPPA
National Association Parenting Product Awards
www.nappaawards.com
“Ideal for children ages 2-5 and their families…combines storytelling, music, and sound effects into an idyllic experience…delightful music enhances Sukey Molloy’s original tales about a young miniature donkey with a strong will…a choice pick for story time, rainy-day fun, and children’s library collections, highly recommended.”
James A. Cox
Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
www.midwestbookreview.com
“…joyful and engaging…fun, kind-hearted and compassionate…completely reliable for young children…overcoming the challenges typically experienced in early childhood…helps children work through common fears and worries…a great addition to home and classroom.”
Kyle Miller
Executive Director
Phyllis Bodel Child Care Center
Yale School of Medicine
https://medicine.yale.edu/bodelchildcare/
“…warm, tender and nurturing tone…Stubby’s caring nature and coping skill on calming serves as a great tool for young children …the background music sets the stories in a perfectly idyllic mood… Sukey’s narration and voice will be recognized as one of the best in our time!”
Bank Street College of Education, Children’s Book Committee – Member
https://www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/childrens-book-
committee/
Teresa Chang
Head Children’s Librarian
https://eastchesterlibrary.org/
Sukey’s Circle! DVDs
Sukey’s Circle! is soothing and patient, assuring to parents about the welfare and education of the very young.
Carole Demas of WPIX-TV’s “The Magic Garden”
Channels the emotions of the youngest members of the audience…
Rick Siggelkow, Producer, “Shining Time Station”, “Noddy”, “Ace Lightning”, “Dinosapien”
“…Sukey Molloy exudes a sense of fun while presenting age-appropriate lyrics, rhythmic melodies and colorful images that young children can easily grasp…”
-The Toy Book
“…the perfect example of what a true circle time should be for young children…gentleness of movements that engages a child’s interest…soft voice and relaxed style helps children feel comfortable…movements are slow, simple, easy to follow…just the right amount of time…to get their attention, get involved, and learn something new…”
-Spanglish Baby
“One of the best music videos I’ve seen in a long time…I can watch this over and over.”
Adult NAPPA Juror and mother
“The kids sang along, got up, danced and clapped their hands. They were glued to the screen!”
Adult NAPPA Juror of viewers ages 3 and 4
“…(Sukey Molloy’s) reassuring, gentle manner…encourage(s) young children to play, sing, and move…perfect to use individually during transitional moments …will have toddlers singing along…”
School Library Journal Review
Strikes the right balance of simplicity, bright graphics, and repetition…
School Library Journal Review
“…Ideal for little ones…Inspiring songs, playful and educational activities, felt art animation…highly recommended especially for babysitters, nursery schools, and children’s library DVD collections…bilingual in English/Spanish…”
Midwest Book Review
“…Ideal for little ones…Inspiring songs, playful and educational activities, felt art animation… highly recommended especially for babysitters, nursery schools, and children’s library DVD collections…bilingual in English/Spanish…”
Midwest Book Review
“…effective for introducing young children to Spanish…deliberate, calm pace…very relaxing and gives children time to process…repetition of key words and movements helps children understand and participate…the consistency of this structure will have kids chiming in…Sukey Molloy is a wonderful music and movement educator…”
Spanish Playground – Resources for Teaching Spanish to Children
“…a ‘fun’ place to visit…music and movement play that engages children completely…(Sukey’s) melodic voice is so soothing…my boys are up and moving in sync…engaged in a show that actually keeps them moving…”
-The Children’s Nook
“…educational and fun…a magical space for learning and engagement…I appreciate that the shows are in both Spanish and English…simple enough to follow…helps (my son) build Spanish vocabulary…”
-¿Que Means What?
“…A great kids program that younger children will love…very interactive and instructional in a silly fun way that kids will be quick to participate…helps in building the fundamentals of music appreciation… incorporates tiny lessons in each program…teaches children through both song and movement…”
www.shakefire.com
“…makes learning fun in a unique way that both children and parents will enjoy…pairs music and movement and playful activities which encourage learning, participation, and even quiet time…”
www.InspiredBySavannah.com
“…Sukey’s Circle is made for little ones… sweet and gentle….visually appealing…designed to stimulate without overwhelming …great for short attention spans… “
Sweeps4Bloggers
“…fun music and movement play for children…adore the show…”
www.OpenHands31.com
“…these shows are truly a breath of fresh air…sweet and gentle…my children were hooked right from the beginning…”
Your World: Healthy and Natural
“…(Sukey’s Circle) encourages children to follow along and learn…Sukey has a very friendly and sweet demeanor…a soft voice that will keep kiddos engaged…a great way to allow your kiddos some screen time while still providing something educational and enriching…”
The Simple Moms
“…fun and educational…great for any preschooler…one of the best gifts I could ever give…”
My Springfield Mommy
“…heartwarming and magical…a sense of fun and joy…Toddlers and preschoolers will be engaged with the physical play, story, song and chant…encourages participation, learning and quiet time…”
Dayton Mom
“… interaction with song, movement and play are perfect for a learning environment…easy lyrics allow success added to enjoyment….really captures what little ones want and need…”
As They Grow Up
“…Sukey’s Circle is made for little ones… sweet and gentle….visually appealing…designed to stimulate without overwhelming …great for short attention spans… your kids will want to move, sing and play along…and get started on a second language…”
Ahh-mazing Reviews
“…the songs are perfect for engaging little ones through music… captivating…successful and fun…action oriented…(the) repetition allowed (Scott) to sing along by the end…”
As Babies Grow Up
“…fun songs, animation and likable spirit…educational…bright colors…Sukey Molloy has what it takes to entertain and teach your baby…”
Long Wait for Isabella
“…I love (Sukey’s) videos…entertaining…a comfortable pace for kids…the simplicity is beautiful…lots of movement and music…educational and uplifting…a quality show…”
Angelas Analysis
Who would have thought that singing and making a story with a felt board would be so captivating?
http://jumpin-beans.blogspot.com
Encourages kids to really think about the things they do!
www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com
Sukey Molloy has a special way of captivating my children’s attention…
http://www.thefrugalwife.net
The storytelling was phenomenal… soothing, easy to listen to, calming.
http://fabulousfindsbynimblergrove.com
Bright, colorful, fun… keeps the whole family captivated.
http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/11/dvd-review-sukeys-circle-dvd-volume-2.html
Nothing to over stimulate…Sukey and her friends are engaging.
http://reesspace.blogspot.com
Like circle time right in your house …perfect for any preschooler.
http://www.familyicious.com
Sukey’s on-screen presence is what you’d wish for from the perfect pre- school teacher.
http://www.frugalcatholicmommy.com
“…The songs are catchy and fun…rhyming master pieces of joy and happiness…colorful and bright…makes (Alice) sing and play along…even encourages some quiet time…”
www.peanutbutterandwhine.com
Music Reviews:
“This lovely and graceful album is so effective that children and parents will have to listen to it in small doses, for both will be asleep long before it ends…Molloy has a strong, gentle, kindly voice, which she combines with light instrumentation to a wonderfully soothing effect… superb original songs…fine renditions of traditional songs…well-placed and performed original stories and poems…” – Lahri Bond 2013 Parents’ Choice
“…Sukey Molloy takes center stage in this heartwarming musical production…restful and relaxing…highly recommended, especially for helping one’s children wind down after a big day…” – I Am Sleepy! CD
Midwest Book Review
“…I AM SLEEPY is THE bedtime music CD to have on hand for your infants and toddlers… the perfect gift… just what the doctor ordered…”
Teaching Stars
“…just a delight…(Sukey) goes WAY beyond the music…” – I Am Sleepy! CD
Go Graham Go
“…(Sukey’s) voice is just so friendly and sweet… creates a very mellow and comforting atmosphere…perfect for lullabies…” – I Am Sleepy! CD
The Simple Moms
“I Like to Sing! with Sukey Molloy is chock full of enjoyable, engaging, participatory tunes for little ones. Parents and educators will love this!”
NAPPA judges
“You’ll feel nothing but happy listening to Sukey Molloy’s latest CD …each song is tender & lovingly crafted…Sukey is undeniably today’s Mr. Rogers.” – I Am Happy! CD
Celebrity Parents Magazine
“…Beautiful Collection!…Pre-school teachers and librarians will find this collection to be a wonderful story time resource while parents will enjoy using many of the songs one on one with their children. “ – Circle Songs! CD
School Library Journal
“The perfect mix…intimate and child-centered…” – Circle Songs! CD
Fred Koch, Chicago Parent Magazine, BestChildrensMusic.com.
“Ideal for young listeners…delightfully upbeat…overflowing with bustle and fun.” – I Am Happy! CD
Midwest Book Review
“…pure preschooler fun!” – I Am Happy! CD
Mid-Ohio Valley Parent Magazine
“…captures the child’s attention and encourages them to participate…wraps the child in a very friendly and encouraging blanket, building a great foundation of comfort and trust.” – I Am Happy! CD
SIMPLE
“Twenty gentle songs and sing-alongs with beautiful arrangements that perfectly support Molloy’s silky accessible voice.” – Circle Songs! CD
John Wood, Kidzmusic.com
“… a delightful and fun filled collection of children’s songs. The kids really love it as they sing along, chant, move or dance to the beautifully arranged collection. “ – Circle Songs! CD
Jodie Lynn, syndicated parenting/health expert, Parent to Parent, CEO/founder www.addingwisdomaward.com
“…musically appealing and catchy…sweet, pleasing, fun.” – I Am Happy! CD
Growing My Kids Reviews
“…my toddler has asked for the CD over and over again!” – I Am Happy! CD
My Baby’s Green
“…Sukey’s style is bubbly and fun…gets kids engaged so they can follow along.”
– I Am Happy! CD
Kid Independent
“We loved this CD! Loved, loved, loved this CD.” – I Am Happy! CD
Learning to be Thrifty
“…gentle, upbeat vocals… exceptional sound effects… the perfect album for the preschool set.” – I Am Happy! CD
Mommy’s Alright
“…(Sukey’s) happiness is contagious…a gift for knowing just how to reach children.”
I Am Happy! CD
Sweeps4Bloggers
“…bright and sunny voice…tickled my funny bone… mellow, floating rhythm…found myself playing the counting song over and over again…” – I Am Happy! CD
Bloggity Blog
“…cute, fun, joyful, interactive, educational… makes you happy!” – I Am Happy CD
Take It From Me
“…Perfect for the youngest listeners…a winner.” – I Am Happy! CD
The Opinionated Parent
“…I highly recommend this CD for any toddler you know!” – I Am Happy! CD
Three Sons Have I
“…you can’t help but be happy listening to this CD.” – I Am Happy! CD
Inspired by Savannah
“…the music is awesome…encourages children to use their imagination…encourages participation and movement.” – I Am Happy! CD
Grandma Bonnie’s Closet
“… beautiful and soothing voice …simple and sweet…draws out your imagination and heightens your sense of hearing…entertaining, fun filled musical adventure…” – I Am Happy! CD
Milk n’ Honey Learn and Grow
“…gets a five thumbs up for me!” – I Am Happy! CD
Simply Shop and Save
“…a must have for your child’s collection…songs will stimulate your child through play with activities and props…I would recommend this CD to anyone with a toddler.” – I Am Happy! CD
Couponing 2 Our Dreams
Workshop reviews:
“The activities in the workshop had the whole class laughing, moving, and wide awake”
workshop participant
“Sukey Molloy was very informative and made me aware of how important movement is in a child’s life.”
workshop participant
“Sukey Molloy was terrific. Her facts on movement in early childhood development were really informational.”
workshop participant
“I did not realize the difference between movement and meaningful movement, that movement needs to be purposeful in how it affects brain development.”
workshop participant
Live Performance reviews:
“Sukey Molloy brought music to life on the stage at Riverspace Arts Center in Nyack, New York. The songs, the colors, and the spectacle of the performance truly captivated my young children…”
Anna de la Paz – Performer with American Bolero Dance Company
“Lively, colorful and fun, Sukey Molloy’s performance was a treat. Even the youngest toddlers and babies were entertained throughout the entire performance!”
Monroe Free Library, Monroe, NY
“Sukey Molloy was one of our most popular programs this summer and never failed to fill our program room with both music and laughter!”
Tenafly Public Library, Tenafly, NJ
“Sukey Molloy is a delight… colorful…original…captures the attention of children of all ages!”
Pearl River Public Library, Pearl River, NY
Click here to visit the Sukey Live page with information about booking Sukey Molloy & Friends for concerts and special events.
