Here's what kids, parents and teachers have to say about Kids Are Beautiful People: "...The lyrics make me start my day with a smile." - Heidi Blake, 1st grade student "It's just what the kids need to hear. They are excited to share the songs with their friends." - Sheri Hays, A.C.S.W., school social worker "The kids love the message - that they're OK...the music makes them dance..." - Joan Wallskog, grandparent "...Celebrate the wonder of being a child...Points out how special every child is..." - Dr. Sheila Pottebaum, Ph.D, School Psychologist "Every child should hear these songs...Great production..." - Max Schmidt, teacher "It's rare to find children's music that teaches these critical values...a favorite selection in our home for everyone." - Michael D. Mars, music director "(The songs) taught me to be myself." - Carle Jorgenson, 3rd grade student "On a recent 5,000 mile trip, it's the only thing the kids wanted to hear." - Bev Jensen, parent Judith Brown has worked as a singer-songwriter since 1977 performing as lead vocalist with show bands, jazz and pop ensembles and as a single performer, self-accompanied on piano. Her performance career highlights include performances as opening acts for such groups as the Spinners and the Lettermen. She writes and sings many styles of music and is currently working on a children's Christian music project. She is a CHARACTER COUNTS! endorsed artist-in-schools and has taught both music and art. Judi is married to Charlie Brown and has two children: Josh and Lisa. Mel Wheeler began studying piano at age 4 and began arranging and playing professionally in his early teens. Mel was featured in his own jazz trio for about ten years and has played with numerous bands in the Twin Cities area. Mel manages to get a little of his own style into his performances and is currently working on a project called "Creation" in which his classical and jazz background join together to offer up a musical interpretation that is a delight. Mel is a father & grandfather and loves flying, boating and the great outdoors. Kids Are Beautiful People has been featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles, radio and TV appearances and on nationally syndicated Radio Aahs, Minneapolis and Kids Radio Mania, Des Moines.