The critics have been busy posting their "Best Of 2008" lists and Family Tree has done swimmingly well!

Kids' Music That Rocks names Family Tree # 1!

The perfect combination of style, subject, and performance. Frances knows exactly how to write songs to kids, almost like she's channeling the thoughts that go through the heads of our little ones.

http://kidsmusicthatrocks.blogspot.com/2008/12/best-childrens-music-of-2008.html

About.com (Best Children's Music of 2008), votes Family Tree the #1 children's album of the year.

Frances England's second album for kids perfectly encapsulates the ideal CD for children: the songs are written for kids, about kids, and appeal to the whole family. The best children's album of 2008!

http://kidsmusic.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/best2008.htm

Fids and Kamily Music Poll

Family Tree was ranked #2 in this an annual compilation of "best of" lists from critics, writers, radio programmers, and others involved in the music industry. "The lyrics somehow strike a remarkable balance between simplicity and sophistication, hitting topics and phrasings that are appealing to kids and parents alike."

http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/

Cookie Magazine names Family Tree #2

Remaining one sophisticated step above her kid-pop compatriots, England delivers her second phenomenal album in a row. Here's hoping she's already in the studio working on number three.

http://www.cookiemag.com/entertainment/reviews/music/2008/top-ten-albums

Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child names Family Tree #2

This indie folk release was second place by the closest of margins for me; it might as well have been first. It rocks a bit more than her debut Fascinating Creatures, without giving up the immediacy and playfulness that made that release my favorite of 2006.

http://hilltownfamilies.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/srsc122908/

Zooglobble, Family Tree included in Stefan's Top Ten Picks for the Year

Wholly original in it's sound...England's songs tackle all your usual kids music subjects and celebrates the imagination in a gentle (but not too gentle) manner; accompanied by England's artwork, the album is a guaranteed gift winner.

http://www.zooglobble.com/archives/2008/12/my_favorite_kids_and_family_albums.html

San Jose Mercury News names Family Tree on of the TOP FIVE albums of the year!

http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_11344956