Acclaimed children's songwriter Joel Frankel has temporarily grown up.

An instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, he has self-released two phenomenal children's cassettes, his songs have been used in movies (Big) and television shows (The Heights, Catwalk), and was a co-founder of the rock band Down Boy Down. Frankel's debut CD on Waterdog Records features truly original songs from a unique voice.

If Peter Pans Out showcases Frankel's serious, mature and passionate songs. Fans of intelligent, personal songwriting such as that of Jules Shear or David Baerwald will find this collection of work very satisfying, and highly contagious.

The album was produced by Ralph Covert, leader of the Bad Examples, and a longtime admirer of Joel's work. Musicians from some of Chicago's best rock bands came together to play on this album, including Big Shoulders, Insiders, Remainders, Champaign, Charming Beggars, John Prine's Famous Potatoes, The Bad Examples, Down Boy Down and Brother Brother.

This is Joel Frankel's award-winning debut children's music album from 1994. Joel appeals to toddlers through the Kindgarten group with his simple fun melodic songs. The collection features the cute title cut, his punkish hit "I'd Be A Bee," and a reprise of his own "We Go Together" which was used in the movie "Big". Irish folk singer Kathy Cowan guests on the lullaby, "Go To Sleep With The Moon." The CD's booklet contains lyrics to all the songs.
The Chicago Tribune wrote, "Joel's songs are for kids who like to wiggle and giggle," and Booklist wrote, "this recording is a hoot!" Joel is a longtime friend and once-upon-a-time collaborator of Ralph Covert's who also teaches at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music and has earned numerous awards for his children's music in the past fifteen years.

This is Joel Frankel's second kids' music album with all the lyrics to all 14 songs included in the CD booklet. Irish folk singer Kathy Cowan guests on two songs. Joel's whimsical and sometimes silly tunes are loved by toddlers through the Kindgarten crowd.
Billboard Magazine 's Child's Play column praised I Can't Sit Still upon its initial release in 1995 as " ...one of the most delightful, original cassettes we have come across in recent times. "

Publisher's Weekly opined, "...a winning combination of intelligent, plain lyrics and engaging music. In addition to guitar and keyboards, cat purrs, kazoo, spoons and fiddles augment the music. The quirkiness and simplicity of Frankel's songs make this an ideal listening experience. "

The third children's album from singer/songwriter Joel Frankel. The theme this time is barnyard animals, and Jojo the Scarecrow- who wants to be a real boy- takes you on a fun and unique tour of the barnyard! Foxes, frogs, chickens and dogs are just a few of the animals you'll visit on this magical journey with Jojo!
This CD is also an enhanced CD-ROM. It contains some music videos (in English and Spanish!) and an introduction to Jojo and his pals. (Note for moms and dads: don't worry, the enhanced CD will work on both Macs AND PCs!)

"Jojo's Barnyard Bash" was ranked among the "100 Best Toy Products of 1998" by DrToy.com, and also received the 1999 Children's Music Web Award in the category of "Best Music for Toddlers."

Veteran children's performer Joel Frankel fourth award-winning disc is co-produced by his bandmate Eddie Ganet and features a guest appearance by Delmark Records blues guitarist Dave Specter. This disc was given a Parents Choice Award and Parenting.Com dubbed it a Parent's Pick for ages 3-5.
Impossible to resist. The recording explodes with fanciful songs, delightfully arranged and produced music and enough variety to keep kids (and adults) dancing and singing along. I knew this was a remarkable CD the first time I heard it—not just because I loved it, but because my family did.
-Fred Koch, Chicago Parents Magazine