This album was released posthumously in 1956 by Folkways Records, three years after Guthrie's death. It includes songs recorded in previous sessions, many composed for his wife Marjorie and their children.
The songs address themes of parenting, play, and family love, with a simple and accessible style. The record was conceived as an educational tool for mothers and young children.
Despite being a posthumous release, the album has been valued for its tenderness and authenticity, and has influenced generations of children's and folk musicians.