Justin Roberts' original songs are sure to bring plenty of smiles to the faces of every member of the family. In Not Naptime, this naturally talented singer/songwriter tells delightful "stories" that speak to the young and young at heart—whether he's negotiating with a Brontosaurus, protesting naptime, or pleading with his parents to get a pet D-O-G.
One of the many warmly funny songs on Not Naptime is "98.8", about a child who is trying to make his case for staying home from school (he is certain he will be sick until 3 o'clock). In another, he wants a "n-n-n-n-nightlight"...just in case ("it's everybody's right"). "Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth" is yet another song that will make everyone smile as listeners learn that the brontosaurus' sweet tooth in question is for him! "Billy the Bully" is a story about two bullies, Billy and Margaret, who pushed and teased the other kids until the "smallest girl in the smallest grade" handled the problem quite expertly. Another cute track shares the sheer tragedy of having to take a bath after "Three Days" have passed without one. Roberts is just as effective at turning out soft and sweet songs as he is with the funny ones. Take for example the final track, "Last Night the Moon Was Full", a song of simple appreciation delivered with an unmistakable sincerity that comes through on all of his songs.
This recording, like his Yellow Bus, is easy on the ears and appropriate for any time of day.
