Time Out New York Kids on Jazz Playground: “The newest Putumayo Kids release is your child’s pint size doorway into the world of jazz.”

About.com on Jazz Playground: “This is a wonderfully fun CD for kids and their families. Playing Jazz Playground at full volume on a rainy day will brighten the whole house.”

The American Library Association (ALA) has recognized both Picnic Playground and European Playground with the 2010 Notable Children's Recordings Award.

THE BEST! Time Out New York Kids names Putumayo Kids a standout in their new classics list. “Since 1999, Putumayo has introduced children to exceptional music from far-flung corners, language barriers be damned.”

Sesame Street Playground is one of AOL parentdish's Best Kids CDs of the Decade! "This collection of multi-culti music was culled from different international versions of Sesame Street around the world. Both enlightening and danceable."

Picnic Playground in the Midwest Book Review: "Drawing from Australia, Cuba, Denmark, France, German, Canada, Trinidad, South Africa, and the USA, "Picnic Playground" offers a toe-tapping internationally oriented entertainment that will engage the attention and appreciation of children... Unique, original, thoroughly 'kid friendly', and enthusiastically recommended..."

Travelingwithbaby.com raves about Picnic Playground: "Putumayo Kids produces yet another must-have collection of world music hits that is enjoyed by the entire family."

Dadnabbit.com reviews European Playground:
"Go check this one out, and don’t be surprised if your mood doesn’t change as if you’d just stumbled across a $100 bill."

Mindy Thomas of Sirius/XM Kids Place Live: “Putumayo Kids compilations are a true testament to the power of music as being the ultimate unifier. The CDs connect cultures, continents and generations; because at the end of the day, no matter what language we speak, we ALL love to dance!”