• Parents' Choice Gold Award
• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal
• NAPPA Gold Award
• Amazon.com Editor's Choice
• Parent's Council "Outstanding"
• Crossroads Music Awards Finalist
• Children's Music Web Award Winner - Best Recording for Older Children
• Scholastic Parent & Child Teacher’s Picks Award 2000/2001

"This is about as cutting edge as children's music gets. It's intelligent without being preachy, humorous without being childish and musically eclectic." Chicago Parent

"Madsen has tempered zaniness with a keen-eyed awareness that goes straight to the heart of childhood." Los Angeles Times

"Madsen’s eclectic musical arrangements and out-of-the-box perspective make this one of the funniest and freshest family CD’s around." Parents Magazine

"Madsen's take on what it's like being a kid will make yours giggle plenty. And he's not above pulling a parental heartstring or two as well - just try not to get misty-eyed during 'Selling Lemonade' and 'Flying, Flying'." Family Fun Magazine

“Like the best of children's entertainment, this album will be enjoyed by parents and kids alike."School Library Journal