Creatures In My Home and Garden – songs for children by Tim Wells
Product review by Cara Mullin

I am always looking out for new music CD’s for children due to the fact that I get tired of hearing the same old ones over and over. I feel the need to expand our range of kids’ music CD’s purely to retain my sanity. When I received an email about a new CD release by actor and singer Tim Wells from Durban, I contacted Tim about reviewing his product and was delighted that my request was met favourably. Tim dropped off a copy of his CD the next day. I was impressed by his efficiency and enthusiasm.

Creatures in my Home and Garden is a collection of 10 songs with educational, fun and typical facts about pets, insects, reptiles and amphibians. The vocals are clear, and the musical style is easy listening. Tim produced the CD locally in his home studio, in Durban, and he retails it at a very likeable price of R70 including postage within South Africa.

The songs may not appeal to all parents tastes, but then they are written and sung for children, who love to sing about creatures that are a part of their everyday lives. I like the fact that the pictures on the CD cover are photos of real creatures. Tim Wells does apologise in advance for “subjecting all you parents to these ditties for hours on end as you drive around in your cars” and advises that you “just give in and sing along”. Nobody but your children have to know what music you are enjoying in your car!

The first time I played the CD for my children (aged 5 and 6 and a half) I asked them if they like the songs and if they would listen to them again? The answer was a very definite “YES” to both questions. Sorry for me, that is all we have listened to over the last week! At least the other CD’s can take a break for a bit.

“By the way Tim, thanks for emailing me the lyrics, but I already know them!”

View Tim’s contact details should you be interested in purchasing his CD.

Some facts about Tim Wells:
Tim Wells is a professional singer/songwriter having received radio airplay with ten of his songs. His voice is in demand for radio commercials, TV magazine programs, corporate videos and presentations. More recently, he was the voice of the alien plant in Little Shop of Horrors at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in April 2009. Tim’s acting career goes back to the 80s. His versatile voice landed him lead roles in musicals and he performed as lead singer in the Tim Wells Band.

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