MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
August 2009
Oregon, WI

Save The Whales is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving planet Earth for the benefit of future generations. That's why they've produced "Songs To Heal Our Planet", a superbly produced music CD for children comprising sixteen original songs to raise awareness of a variety of environmental issues and learn more about the natural world. The songs are performed by 11-year old Maggy May Trout and feature a forty-second introduction followed by Earth Day (2:42); Save The Whales (2:28); Whale Rap (1:22); Endangered Species (1:46); Condor, Condor (1:30); The Pollution Solution (3:01); Whales Are Chubby (1:08); Trees (1:57); People Want Peace (1:07); Our Wonderful Oceans (1:54); We Need Whales (0:46); Save Our Planet (1:54); Our Beautiful Planet (2:00); Keep It Green (2:17); Vaquita Chiquita (3:32); Save The Whales Chorus (1:03). "Songs To Heal Our Planet" concludes with a bonus feature: Ocean Spirit from Rhythms of Breath (8:16). As entertaining as it is inspiring, and with a total running time of 39 minutes 20 seconds, "Songs To Heal Our Planet" is very highly recommended for both school and community library CD music collections for children of all ages.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Save The Whales is a nonprofit organization founded in 1977 by 14 year old Maris Sidenstecker and her mother. Our purpose is to educate children and adults about marine mammals, their environment and their preservation. Accomplishments include: educating over 280,000 school children about whales with hands-on presentations and saving 10,000 marine mammals (including endangered whales) from US Navy Ship Shock testing. With the current school financial deficit and the loss of arts and science programs Save The Whales hopes to bring awareness and conservation to children and adults through music. A percentage of all music sales will help fund our education programs to school children.