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Has your child’s musical taste evolved beyond the FunkeyMonkeys? Is Gustafer Yellowgold losing his luster? Time to clear out that iPod and invest in some new music. Luckily, a bumper crop of kids’ albums is due to hit stores this month. Here, a few of our faves.

Brady Rymer, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could
The first album from this former member of the adult group From Good Homes and the band he’s toured with since 2005 is a great primer to folk rock. Covers of works by Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie round out original songs about being part of a family. All are easy for tots to follow, and the upbeat numbers are so danceable they’ll even have you wanting to wiggle along. Available Sat 15; $16.

Princess Katie and Racer Steve, Fast and Feisty
The duo’s second CD features a hodgepodge of spoken-word comedy and tunes covering a slew of music genres. “Holiday” is a swinging song about deciding which is better: Christmas, Thanksgiving or Hanukkah. A bossa nova cut, “The Pillow” explores the crazy dreams that arise when you sleep with someone else’s pillow. Available Tue 18; $15.

The Harmonica Pocket, Ladybug One
The folkie, alterna-rock sound of this Seattle band’s second kids’ compilation backs earthy lyrics about counting ladybugs, eating spiders and a tree that just wants to be left alone. It’s hippie-dippy without being overly hokey. Don’t miss the unique version of “Oh! Susanna” set to sitar and tabla drums. Available Tue 18; $16.

Astrograss, Let Me Stay Up All Night
This New York band’s second disc is full of upbeat, banjo- and fiddle-filled ditties that recall traditional Gaelic music. Rapidly spoken lyrics about spelling, bedtime and saving Mother Earth—along with a few covers of classic Irish tunes (“What Should We Do with a Drunken Sailor?”)—will entice listeners to sing along even if they’re drinking nothing stronger than Pom and Poland Spring. Available Sat 1; $15.