It's a Friday card drop this week and we're sharing a day later than usual so we could include today's big launch: Paddington: The Musical is officially here, and it's every bit as warm and wonderful as you'd hope!
Alongside Paddington, we have two beautiful additions from Smithsonian Folkways: folk music journeys that span the globe and celebrate the joy of growing up. We also have two French-language releases in our EU and CA card stores: a vibrant collection of Latin American nursery rhymes and lullabies, and a brand-new Yoto Original helping little ones learn their first words in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Plus, three Cards from Independent Creators round out this week's drop.
See the full drop below!
All Card Stores
đź›’ Paddington: The Musical
Age Range: All ages
Step into the heart of London’s West End with Paddington The Musical - Original Cast Recording, capturing all the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of the beloved bear’s latest adventure. Adapted from Michael Bond’s timeless stories and the award-winning STUDIOCANAL films, this brand-new musical features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, book by Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard. From toe-tapping ensemble numbers to heartfelt ballads. Recorded with the full West End cast, this album brings the charm of Windsor Gardens straight to your home. Available on Yoto, it’s a joyful keepsake for fans of all ages - a perfect companion to London’s most loveable bear.
đź›’ Around the World with Smithsonian Folkways
Age Range: All ages
Take a trip around the world of sound with Smithsonian Folkways! Since its founding in 1948, Folkways has placed music by and for children at the heart of its mission to support cultural diversity and increase understanding among peoples.
That’s why in this card pack we’re sharing definitive folk music classics from the USA, eclectic masterworks by Black folk musicians from the United States and the Caribbean, and essential children’s music from across Latin America, performed by some of the most important folk musicians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
These rich collections invite listeners of all ages to sing and dance and play and hear together, while opening children's ears to the sounds of Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Ella Jenkins, Suni Paz, and more. Each card is a fun, friendly entryway into a universe of music for folk music lovers young, old, and everything in between.
đź›’ Growing Up with Smithsonian Folkways
Age Range: All ages
Celebrate the joys of being a kid with Smithsonian Folkways! The “Growing Up” card pack shares the joys of growing together by bringing adults and children on a full day of fun: checking out the animals at the zoo, playing and dancing around, then finally drifting off to sleep.
Each card features music created for children, showcasing our most iconic folk and children’s musicians (like Pete Seeger, Jean Ritchie, and Fannie Lou Hamer), and by children, featuring the unique ways children express and understand themselves and the world through song. And each is made with listeners of all ages in mind! Since its founding in 1948, Folkways has placed music by and for children at the heart of its mission to document “the people’s music.”
Bringing together new and traditional children’s folk music classics and music from diverse cultures, our “Growing Up” card pack encourages children to learn through interactive movement and develop their senses of self and community through song.
EU & CA Card Stores
đź›’ Collection Mes 100 premiers mots (espagnol, italien, portugais)
tranche d'âge: 3+
Cette carte permet à votre enfant d’apprendre ses toutes premières notions en italien, espagnol et portugais de manière ludique et interactive.
Mes 100 premiers mots en espagnol: Avec cette carte interactive et ludique, votre enfant apprendra ses premiers mots en espagnol tout en s’amusant. Chaque mot est associé à une image qui s’affiche sur le lecteur Yoto. L’espagnol est la langue officielle de 21 pays, avec de riches variations de vocabulaire et d'accent. Dans cette carte, nous avons choisi l’accent et le vocabulaire de la Colombie et plus largement l’espagnol parlé en Amérique Latine.
Mes 100 premiers mots en italien: Avec cette carte interactive et ludique, votre enfant apprendra ses premiers mots en italien tout en s’amusant. Chaque mot est associé à une image qui s’affiche sur le lecteur Yoto, favorisant l'apprentissage visuel et auditif. Une immersion douce et progressive dans la langue italienne, idéale pour les enfants dès 3 ans. L'italien est parlé par plus de 85 millions de personnes dans le monde et reste une langue culturelle majeure en Europe. Grâce à cette carte activité, votre enfant éveillera sa curiosité linguistique et développera son vocabulaire de base : les animaux, les couleurs, les aliments, la famille et le quotidien. L'italien standard est utilisé dans cette carte, offrant à votre enfant une prononciation claire et universellement comprise en Italie. Offrez à votre enfant les clés d'une nouvelle langue avec Yoto !
Mes 100 premiers mots en portugais: Avec cette carte interactive et ludique, votre enfant apprendra ses premiers mots en portugais brésilien tout en s’amusant. Chaque mot est associé à une image qui s’affiche sur le lecteur Yoto, favorisant l'apprentissage visuel et auditif. Une immersion douce et progressive dans la langue portugaise, idéale pour les enfants dès 3 ans. Le portugais est la langue officielle de 9 pays dans le monde et parlé par plus de 280 millions de personnes. Grâce à cette carte activité, votre enfant éveillera sa curiosité linguistique et développera son vocabulaire de base : les animaux, les couleurs, les aliments, la famille et le quotidien. Nous avons choisi le portugais brésilien pour cette carte : le Brésil est le plus grand pays lusophone du monde et compte à lui seul plus de 200 millions de locuteurs et locutrices. Une prononciation chaleureuse et claire, idéale pour poser les premières bases d'une nouvelle langue.
🛒 Comptines et berceuses d'Amérique latine
tranche d'âge: 0-8
Une carte chaleureuse, joyeuse et poignante, qui nous emmène en voyage dès les premières notes à travers les pays d’Amérique du Sud et centrale. Berceuses, chants de fêtes, rondes, jeux de doigts, milonga, merengue vénézuélien… en espagnol et en quechua. Voici une sélection variée de rythmes, de sonorités et de styles musicaux, qui montre la richesse et la diversité culturelles du monde latino-américain.
Cards from Independent Creators
🛒 Scratch Garden – Songs in the Key of Bananas - CA card store
Age Range: All ages
Scratch Garden creates fun, educational music for kids, educators, students, parents, and anyone else that likes laughing and learning at the same time! This album has something for everyone! There are songs for dancing (The Enchilada Song; Stop Copying Me!), laughing (This Is A Silly Song; Saxamaphone), social/emotional learning (Today Is A New Day!; Time To Go), and even tidying up (The Clean Up Song!). "Songs in the Key of Bananas" features 12 vibrant tracks that capture the heart of who we are—joyful, soulful, and full of uplifting energy. With melodies that stick and messages that inspire, this album is a celebration of good vibes, lessons, and musical fun.
đź›’ Jesus is Better: The Book of Hebrews - All card stores
Age Range: 8+
From Genesis to Revelation, get ready to experience the Bible in a whole new way!
đź›’ Together - US, CA, & EU Card Stores
Age Range: All ages
Heather Feather’s social-emotional development album, Together, features straightforward lyrics and thoughtfully crafted melodies. The album emphasizes empathy, inclusion, and real-life experiences such as being left out, celebrating others, and learning how to belong. Across ten thoughtfully composed tracks, Together delivers developmentally appropriate, emotionally resonant songs. With its balance of sophistication and singability, it provides children with the tools they need to understand their feelings, navigate relationships, and embrace inclusion through lessons that are direct and purposeful. Backed by world-class musicianship and academic insight, Together redefines what children’s music can be: intelligent, heartfelt, and genuinely transformative.
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