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- ↑ "Baby Songs website". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ↑ NAPPA Gold Awards 2001
- ↑ Dr. Toy 2001 Awards
- ↑ Parent's Choice Awards list, Spring 2000
- ↑ Dr. Toy 1999 Awards