Walking With The Penguins
Two Tomatoes, 2026
9/10
Listen to Walking With The Penguins
The always delightful Laurie Berner is back with her 18th album, where 16 timeless originals continue her position as the Queen of Kids’ Music.
The title track opens with Berkner’s bright storytelling and warm acoustic guitar that touches on folk-pop, and “Wash It” follows with a playful mood that invites singing along to the charming melodies.
Getting close to the middle, the finger snapping fun of “String Cheese” carries an infectious energy, while “A Rainbow In The Sky” uses graceful piano strategically amid the pretty singing that’s heartfelt.
Close to the end, “Let’s Make A Shape” turns shapes into a frisky song with a start and stop approach, and “Hello River” exits with graceful piano and Berkner’s poetic pipes that surround the simple acts in life that mean so much for our world.
There is no wrong path to become a Laurie Berkner fan regardless of your age, but for the uninitiated you may as well start here, where plenty of silly yet educational songwriting unfolds with her patented, harmonic, kindie-rock that is nothing but a good time.
Travels well with: Laurie Berkner- Greatest Hits; Laurie Berkner- Buzz Buzz