I Love To Talk To Plants by Marla Lewis

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With a voice by turns joyous, cheeky and soothing, Lewis imparts gentle life lessons while promoting an awareness of children’s lives in other cultures.

“In My Pocket,” a song inspired by the work of NGO’s Save the Children, Oxfam and Habitat for Humanity, follows the story of a child helping to build a village’s prosperity, while “Leap of Faith,” a quasi-rap song about overcoming a bully, encourages assertive behaviour by using words instead of force.

Lewis draws inspiration and song ideas from real-life scenarios and children’s literature. The song “Will You Be My Mom?” is based on the incredible true tale of a baby hippopotamus lost in the Asian tsunami of 2005, saved by fishermen and befriended by a giant tortoise. “Whenever Celia Sings,” an upbeat salsa tune, pays homage to the Cuban American singer Celia Cruz. The song is based upon several children’s books about Cruz’s life and features Robyn Lobe on percussion, who played with both Cruz and Tito Puente.

The title track, “I Love to Talk to Plants,” inspired by Broadway and classical music, shows off Lewis’s comic range as she brings life to dandelions, impatiens and morning glory.

I Love to Talk to Plants is a refreshing and fun follow-up to Lewis’s 2005 debut CD, We All Laugh in the Same Language, described by Midwest Book Review as “a tuneful celebration of diversity, curiosity, friendship, and the love of learning.” The CD won numerous national and international accolades such as the prestigious Parents’ Choice and NAPPA Gold awards.

Lewis’s songwriting is also enlivened by twenty years’ experience in primary teaching. “As an educator, many of my songs are influenced by my classroom experiences,” says Lewis. “Often my students will make suggestions to improve a song in progress.” This inclusive, hands-on technique is a cornerstone of her approach to creating music for children, which can be heard in the children’s voices and lyrical contributions to I Love to Talk to Plants.

Lewis’s concurrent projects include writing children’s musicals and children’s books, as well as her Music Teacher Workshop – a free online resource to help kids and teachers get the most out of music in education.

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