A lovely album. Although it's pitched as a children's record, this is basically a nice, smooth set of acoustic versions of classic bossa nova and samba cancao songs, including classics by Noel Rosa, Joao Pernambuco, Dorival Caymmi, Sivuca and others. Guitarist Paulinho Garcia and singer Silvia Manrique are a perfect pair, harmonizing and gliding atop these sweet, simple melodies... The record is playful and joyous, and very pleasant to listen to. Certainly, if you want to encourage a love of Brazilian Portuguese, this is a great album, but it's also just a fun album, not dumbed-down or cutsey-fied in any way -- it's enchanting and rewarding, no matter what age you are. Fans of Paulinho da Viola or Marisa Monte could enjoy this just as well. Recommended!