“Columbia Kids”, which has been delivering children’s music since Nippon Columbia was founded in 1910, will release the first picture book with CD, “Uta Ehon.”
“Banana-kun Taisou”, which is very popular in nursery schools, kindergartens, and kindergartens, has been turned into a song picture book, where you turn into a banana and dance to a cheerful song. The lyrics and music for “Banana-kun Taisou” were written and composed by Toshihiko Niizawa, who has created many popular kids’ songs such as “Niji” and “Sayonara Bokutachi no Kindergarten/Hoikuen.” Fifteen years after its release in 2009, the song he dances, “Banana-kun Taisou,” still captivates many children and has been viewed about 10 million times on YouTube. Also, Toshio Nishiuchi was in charge of the illustrations. We have created a cute illustration that allows you to fully enjoy “Banana-kun Taisou” with your eyes, while maintaining the cheerful image conveyed by the music.
The CD includes everything from the original version of “Banana-kun Taisou” to the dancing version that has been very popular at sports festivals in recent years, and is a song picture book that will help you achieve all of “reading picture books, singing songs, and dancing to songs.” The content is recommended for a wide range of uses, from families to nursery schools, kindergartens, and kindergartens.
How to enjoy “Banana-kun Taisou”
“Banana-kun Taisou” is very simple. In the first half, they clap their hands and stomp their feet, tap their knees and shoulders, and extend their hands upward. Then, from the ♩banana~ position, suddenly raise your tension and swing your arms to the sides. It is very important to suddenly raise your tension! ! It’s okay to pretend to be a little messed up. It is important to be energetic and release your energy! It’s sure to be easy and fun for children of all ages, from little ones onwards! ! Please give it a try! !
Toshihiko Niizawa 2024.10.
Title: Banana-kun Taisou
Artist: Toshihiko Niizawa
Release date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Product number: COZC-2134~5
Price: ¥1,980 (tax excluded price ¥1,800)
Product page:https://columbia.jp/prod-info/COZC-2134-5/
[Picture book]
The lyrics of “Banana-kun Taisou” have been turned into a picture book.
Total 24P/210×210mm
[Songs included in the CD]
① Banana-kun Taisou (song/Toshihiko Niizawa) 2:04
② Banana-kun Taisou ~March Version~ (Performance/Columbia Orchestra) 2:49
Banana-kun Taisou ~Dancing ball version~
(Song/Toshihiko Niizawa, Satoko Yamano Performance/Columbia March Orchestra) 3:43
③ Banana-kun Taisou No. 1 and 2
④ Kushikos Post
⑤ Banana-kun Taisou No. 3 and 4
⑥ Kushikos Post
⑦ Banana-kun Taisou No. 5
⑧ Kushikos Post
Toshihiko Shinzawa (Toshihiko Shinzawa)
singer songwriter
Started music activities at live houses since his student days. After experiencing childcare at a nursery school in Tokyo,
He has released numerous CDs and sheet music collections. Debuted on CD in 1991 with the duo group “Mr. Unit”.
After disbanding in 1993, he began activities centered on solo activities. In addition to being active as a lecturer at solo concerts, joint concerts, and childcare seminars, he is also demonstrating his multi-talented talents by producing CDs, writing children’s literature, and publishing picture books.
Toshio Nishiuchi (Toshio Nishiuchi)
illustrator/animator
Started focusing on commercial animation and animations such as “Hirake! Ponkikki”, “NHK Minna no Uta”, and “Okaasan to Issho”. After that, she began illustrating picture books for young children and nursery supplies. Currently, animation and illustration
Currently active in both fields.
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