Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players

Unexpectedly Intelligent and Whimsically Rocking Music for Kids

 

Five-time Grammy® nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years. Now, with his 16th full length album, Space Cadet,

Justin’s rock journey goes interstellar with feel-good songs rooted in themes of inclusion, acceptance, and self-discovery. Inspired by his life as a new dad and experiences in isolation, Space Cadet offers feel-good fun for the whole family. Justin has been praised by the New York Times for his “remarkable ability to see through a child’s eyes…,” and is known for writing meaningful songs that acknowledge kids’ emotional depth while still letting the fun shine through. In concert, kids and adults dance it out with Justin and his incredibly talented band, the Not Ready for Naptime Players, all while exploring what it means to be yourself and embrace what makes you unique.

Justin is the author of multiple children’s books and is available for author appearances and assemblies. The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade, illustrated by Christian Robinson, is the story of how one person can make a difference and was inspired by his beloved song, “Billy the Bully.” In The Great Henry Hopendower, a young boy remembers his much-loved grandpa and his newest book, I’ll Be Your Polar Bear, is a heartwarming story about the lengths a father will go to comfort and protect his child.

Justin Roberts offers songwriting workshops for kids of all ages.

 

“He has a remarkable ability to see through a child’s eyes… the Judy Blume of kiddie rock.”

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“Roberts has amassed a spectacular body of work in the family-music sphere. And his latest, Space Cadet, is one of his very best.”
 

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Nominee, 2010, 2014, 2018 & 2020, Best Children’s Album

Be Your Own Band

Justin Roberts knows that inside every one of us there is a mini rocker waiting to come out. You don’t have to have fancy instruments to make it happen - just a shoebox, some rubber bands, a little creative energy, and you’re on your way! Justin Roberts offers instrument-building workshops and songwriting residencies for students of all ages. These interactive workshops can be offered in-person, or as a virtual field trip video package with activity sheets.

Nominee 2010, Best Children’s Album of the Year, Jungle GymNominee 2014, Best Children’s Album of the Year, RecessNominee 2018, Best Children’s Album of the Year, Lemonade

Nominee 2010, Best Children’s Album of the Year, Jungle Gym

Nominee 2014, Best Children’s Album of the Year, Recess

Nominee 2018, Best Children’s Album of the Year, Lemonade

Winner of nine Parent's Choice Gold Awards

Winner of nine Parent's Choice Gold Awards

Winner of nine National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold Awards

Winner of nine National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold Awards

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