Aug 9, 2009

CLOSED: Psalty's cd review and giveaway (BTSC-bonus)


The winner for the giveaway has been chosen by Random.org and is announced on this post.

Close to 30 years ago, a bubbly blue singing songbook entered Christian circles with children songs that praised Jesus, taught Jesus and shared Jesus love with all who heard the beautiful music. Years down the line, Psalty still lives BIG in the hearts of many.

I first watched Psalty dvds when I taught the little kids in our Sunday School back home. At the time I never thought Psalty's songs would impact my life in such a special way. Several years later when Bunny girl was 2 years old I introduced her to Psalty....she loved him and loved the songs!

I always wondered if kids around me knew who Psalty was and sadly I realized not every child had met or heard of this sweet singing songbook. About a month ago I stumbled upon the Psalty website while googling and a few minutes later I was dashing off a quick mail to Psalty's founders Ernie and Debby Retino, never expecting to hear back at all.

Less than a day passed and I received an email. I was thrilled. Psalty had written to me (Ernie signs off as Psalty, isn't that cute?) and a few weeks later, in the post I received a special surprise....a Psalty cd to review- Yay!

If you come check my car even now, you will find that the Psalty cd is in the disk drive and as soon as we start the car, Bunny girl pipes up "Psalty's Music please."


The Kids Praise Album- An Explosion of Happiness
is just that...an explosion of happiness! The praise songs are upbeat and fun, our favorite is the first song "Amen, Praise the Lord". In the cd Psalty asks the kids if they will help him sing praises to God and they all shout "YES" and when this happens we always hear Bunny girl chime in "YES" and then joins in with the kids clapping and belting out her highest praise with "Amen, Praise the Lord". (This song is so rhythmic that I find myself humming it in the kitchen several times during the day!)

Other favorites in the cd include If I were a butterfly, Heaven is a wonderful place, Jesus name above all names and the fun Wa Wa song. The cd is interspersed with Psalty talking to the kids and encouraging them that they are somebody to God, they are important and that God loves them and can use them to share His Love.


Buy It:


A variety of Psalty products can be bought from the online Psalty's Kids Store.
You can find a Psalty beanie, Psalty Bibles, DVDs, Clothing and more.


Win It:


I'm so happy...one reader will get to introduce their child to Psalty through a cd or a dvd (you choose) picked especially by Psalty (;>)


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me what one of your favorite Sunday School songs is ( One of my favorites is If I were a butterfly) and let me know if you would prefer to win a surprise Psalty cd or a surprise Psalty dvd.

Additional BTSC entries:

- 2. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 3. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 4. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-5. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

- 6. Snag the Back to School Carnival button (the cute little bunny on the left!) and leave a comment with the link


This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on August 29 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winner's name will be posted thereafter. Please note if the winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

70 comments:

  1. My favorite song was "The Wise Man Builds His House Upon the Rock" :) I would choose the cd.

    amymccathran@hotmail.com

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  2. I follow your blog!
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  3. I would love to win the Psalty DVD. I love the song "I am a C; I am a Ch: I am a Christian" and "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."

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  4. I love Psalty! My fave is Input/Output what comes in is what come out.

    Blessings to you!!!

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  5. I follow!!! This is one of my fave giveaways so far!!!

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  6. I like Jesus Loves Me.

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  7. I have your bunny button at www.jdaniel4smom.blogspot.com.

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  8. I like "I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart!"

    And I would like a DVD please!

    elmusic4kids at aol dot com

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  9. I follow your blog!

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  10. My favorite song growing up was the Arky Arky song. I'd love a CD! I've been trying to find Psalty CDs to play for my kids. I had all of their tapes as a kid growing up.

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  11. (Comment deleted erroneously, thus re-entered):Savannahs Smiles-I would love to win the Psalty DVD. I love the song "I am a C; I am a Ch: I am a Christian" and "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."

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  12. (Comment deleted erroneously, thus re-entered):Toddlers Crafts Susan-

    Marina..Kids praise album? I am looking for it lately. Thanks for sharing the link. Your offer is interesting anyway, Visit me Toddler Crafts Susan

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  13. Father Abraham!!! Love the moves and song to it!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. I love this- favorite is If I were a butterfly--
    I didn't know this was still around- I sang these songs in Kindergarten over 25 years ago- would love my kids to hear the CD!!!

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  15. Oh, we had the psalty tapes when I was little but they disappeared during one of the moves when we were older - never saw a video as a kid, but my mom found a DVD and sent it to the kids. They love it! I have to pick up some of the CDs (it would be great to have one to listen to in the car). I remember... wait... Charity the Church Mouse in one tape! hehe. Good times. I remember Seek Ye First the best (I think it might even have been in that tape?) - I was fascinated by the Alleluia descant in the background. :-) Simple but I was just getting into music at the time. Oh, but you wanted a Sunday school song - oh, Rise and Shine is definitely my best memory of that. :-)

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  16. Fave song: Jesus Loves Me.
    Last year after Christmas was over, my daughter was packing away the ornaments & the Nativity set when she realized baby Jesus was missing. She found Him in my granddaughter's bed but left Him there as her girl had a firm grasp on Him & she didn't want to wake her. Next morning, my granddaughter was singing "Jesus Loves Me and I love Him too" and told her mommy not to pack Him away yet. She wanted Him to come to church with them to hear "Jesus Loves Me". For about two weeks, she took Him everywhere to show everyone Jesus and to tell them He loves everyone. With great reluctance, she finally give Him to her mommy.
    I'd love the CD for her. Thanks!
    vinter@warwick.net

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  17. email subscriber & follower on blogger :-)
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  18. Fav song was "If you're happy and you know it"
    Would love the DVD!

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  19. "Jesus Loves Me this I Know" :)
    Cd please

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  20. I'd rather have the DVD. My favorite Sunday School song is Jesus Loves Me. A little obvious maybe, but on a bad day, it still makes me better.

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  21. I love Psalty :) Had several tapes growing up as a kid and would love my little guy to have that same exposure. My favorite Psalty song is definitely if I were a butterfly, but my favorite Sunday School song is Deep and Wide. shreve_mary@yahoo.com

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  22. Email subscriber. shreve_mary@yahoo.com

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  23. Blogged here: http://spoodles.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/psalty-giveaway/

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  24. I love Psalty! I remember singing Psalty songs when I was a kid and even doing a Psalty musical once!

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  25. If You're Happy and You Know It!

    I'd prefer a DVD...

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  26. We've posted about this at Winning Readings:

    http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/08/psalty-surprise-cddvd.html

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  27. I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N...Just plain fun!

    I'd prefer the dvd. :)

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  28. One of my favorites are "Jesus Loves Me" and "the B-I-B-L-E". :)

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  32. email subscriber

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  33. row row your boat mverno@roadrunner.com

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  34. Well, I am kinda old. My favorite was always Jesus Loves Me

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  35. email subscriber

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  36. Favorite sunday school song : Jesus Loves Me and The B-I-B-L-E.

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  37. blog follower as ethel and email subscriber

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  38. also have your back to school button

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  39. My favorite is Amen, Praise the Lord. My daughter used to listen to this on cassette. (She's 34)
    This would be great for her daughter.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

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  40. Wow! I didn't know Psalty was still around! I used to listen to him when I was a kid. My favorite song is "Deep and Wide". I'd love to win the CD for my kiddos!

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  42. One of my favorite Sunday School songs is "If You're Happy and You Know It." I'd love to win the Psalty DVD, but either that or the CD would be fine.

    Thanks for hosting this!

    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  43. I subscribe *and* follow. :)

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  44. I have your Back to School button on my blog:

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  45. I entered your giveaway on a Mr. Linky at the following site:

    http://myfourmonkeysproductreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/monkey-monday-824.html

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  46. My fav would have to be the old standard-Jesus loves me. I think that is such a precious song with a sweet sentiment.

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  47. My fave is Input/Output. I would like the dvd.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  48. i love psalty. i listened to him when i was little and that is how i learned my first bible verses that i still remember today (1 john 4:7-8!) ifi won i would like a dvd because my kids are more visual than auditory. thanks!

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  49. "Go Tell It On The Mountain"!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  50. This Little Light of Mine has always been my favorite lezanac@yahoo.com

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  51. One of my favorite Sunday School songs is I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.

    I would like a Psalty CD, please.

    serving_theKingofkings@yahoo.com

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  52. I loved singing (and still do) My God is So Big. A Psalty DVD would be a perfect thing for us!

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  53. I like Jesus Loves Me. I want the DVD. jelly15301@gmail.com

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  54. E-mail subscriber. jelly15301@gmail.com

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  55. Jesus loves me is still my favorite thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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  56. i follow thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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  57. This Little Light of Mine
    Thanks for the chance to win a Prize!

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  58. jesus loves me is a good one :)

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  59. following your blog as klp1965
    kathy pease

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  60. I like the Arky Arky song...actually I like them all! I would choose the CD!
    rachel_demille@yahoo.com

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  61. I'm a subscriber!
    rachel_demille@yahoo.com

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  62. I have your button on my blog! http://mikeracheltobin.blogspot.com
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  63. I have your BTSC button on my blog! http://mikeracheltobin.blogspot.com
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