Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Greatest Hits
The lovable twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, have been growing up since their playfulBrother for Sale. So it's no surprise that thisGreatest Hitscollection's opening frame of tunes (fromBallet Party) features them discussing the history of the sleepover party and their desire to travel to see the New York City Ballet. They're reaching adolescence, with richer voices and more precise articulation, and this becomes all the more clear when they singBrother's title track inveryyoung, cutesy voices. The twins have obviously captured more children's imagination since their debut and so this collection's emphasis is understandably on their later work. It's this work that makes this set best for kids 10 and older, especially the closing 4 songs--all of which relate to fashion, junior high school, and the mall. Many parents are pining for stuff this innocent for their near-adolescent kids and this collection is golden for that set. For parents of younger kids interested in the dynamic duo, start with the funnyBrother for SaleorI Am the Cute One.--Andrew Bartlett