“Don’t Drive Parents Crazy!” That’s the whimsical, yet serious, motto of Lanny Sherwin and his Sandman Records. And that’s just the attitude that accompanies the launch of “Meltdown”, the fun, upbeat, and thought-provoking addition to Sandman’s award-winning series of children’s CDs. And ... the CD has already won a Creative Child Magazine "preferred Choice Award"! The all-original CD is geared for children ages 4-12 and their parents. Featuring 12 songs by singer-songwriter, Lanny Sherwin, President of Sandman Records (www.sandmanrecords.com) “Meltdown” goes from rock to pop to Caribbean to R&B … even an a cappella tune with Lanny singing eight parts! “Meltdown” has clever lyrics, catchy melodies, and is designed for slightly wacky preadolescent fun. But the new CD also delivers many positive messages for children. “My lyrics are usually a combination of silly and serious – there’s often a lesson in there somewhere, but way in the background,” says Lanny. "I just try to write for the whole family—kids, parents, and grandparents. Also, there’s plenty of humor in ‘Meltdown’, something we all need more of in today’s world.” “Meltdown” is the 5th children’s music CD from Sandman Records and Lanny Sherwin. His other CDs are: “Dream With Me Tonight—Lullabies For All Ages”; “Dream With Me Tonight, Volume 2—A Father’s Lullabies”; "Turn Up The Music!”; and “I Like Being Me!” All told, Lanny’s songs have won over 30 music awards. The songs on Sherwin’s “Meltdown” reflect his own unique humor and take on life with songs like “Granny’s Got a Guitar”, “I Can’t Rhyme”, “This is Not a Guitar”, “Harmonica Veronica”, and “Meltdown”. He also continues a tradition of crafting an a cappella song on each CD – so “A Cappella, Part 3” features Lanny on no less than 8 vocal parts.