I recently came across a wonderful children’s books and music company, Do-Re-Me & You*. They’re a division of Kindermusik International. Like Usborne Books they’re sold at home shows.

While their aim is to get kids enlightened and brightened by music, what’s unique about DRMY is that they combine books, music and activities to make reading more fun. In turn, this combination increases reading comprehension.

One of the books I’d like to recommend is the Noodles from Scratch. It’s a story of Sylvia Sheep and her friends whipping up a batch of noodles from scratch. Since the book includes a recipe, and comes with children’s cooking utensils, and an apron and chef’s hat, your child will see how everyone, no matter how small, can play an important role in the creative process.

It’s sold with a wonderful CD of jazz renditions of classic children’s songs, like the Muffin Man and Apples and Bananas. If you like New Orleans style jazz, you’ll like the CD as much as your kids. (The first track is a reading of the story – a very convenient way to enjoy the story while traveling in the car or cooking in the kitchen.)

DRMY’s quality is very impressive. The book is sewn, not glued. The CD comes in a very clever cardboard jacket that prevents the CD from acidentally slipping out. Also, the book, CD and cooking gear all come in a zip up, clear plastic bag. You can either store everything in it, or use the bag for something else.

Since DRMY is only sold through consultants, go through their website to find the nearest consultant to you. Or you may want to host a party to get free books.

*Full disclosure – I attended a Do-Re-Me & You training session in December, and recently signed up with the company. Since I’m very busy with my writing and blogging, I signed up for the discount and to be able to help my local library and my daughter’s preschool with fundraising efforts.

As an Usborne Book consultant, I’m impressed by DRMY’s consultant training and support even more than I’m impressed by their books and music. They obviously looked into other direct sales companies, and learned what works. Their marketing, website, order entry, and promotional offerings are excellent and up-to-date.

The quality of their product is top-notch. And the home office strives to constanly improve products, marketing, customer support, and consultant support all the time. They ask for consultant feedback, and act on it.

Since it’s a fairly new company, it’s a great time to get in. When you’re the first or only one in your area selling these great books and CDs, you can easily go far. If you’re looking for a business you can make money with while being home with your kids, go to the DRMY website to learn more.

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