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

“Roberts continues to craft masterpieces in miniature, equivalent to A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh.”

“Hands down the best songwriter in the genre.”

“Some of the most inspired and intelligent kids lyrics ever.”

“Among the best craftsmen of sweet and silly kid tunes out there, making irresistible music out of small, well-observed moments from the lives of children and parents.”

“The lyrics will break your heart with their poignancy and the music will make you celebrate that there are such exceptional artists making songs for children these days. A Grade.”

“These are not your parents’ nursery rhymes”

“On your feet fun and laugh-out-loud funny.”

Five-time GRAMMY® Nominee

New Album – Brain Freeze – April 18, 2025

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Brain Freeze

Five-time GRAMMY® Nominee Justin Roberts’ 17th full-length album, Brain Freeze,will be released April 18th, 2025 but you can pre-order your copy now! Brain Freeze soars with tons of hooky power pop that reminds listeners of the joys (and the bumps in the road) of childhood. With earworm hooks, Justin reminds listeners of the little moments of being a kid: from brain freezes to treasure hunts, walks home from school with Dad and the pure freedom of Saturdays. There are songs about anger and frustration and some tender songs about fatherhood. Alongside his 5 piece rock band, Justin welcomes triumphant trumpets, soaring strings, gentle clarinets, and soothing vibraphone. There’s plenty of songs to get kids jumping around, a few to lull them off to sleep, and enough hooks to keep adults listening when kids aren’t even around.

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Justin & the NR4NP return to the Old Town School Sunday March 2nd!

Come help celebrate over 20 years of Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players concerts at the Old Town School of Music!

Five-time Grammy nominated Justin Roberts and his band are going to pull out all the stops for this special home town anniversary show with hilarious puppets, cool projected animation and even door prizes. You will hear classic songs from his earliest recordings as well as brand new ones from his forthcoming album, Brain Freeze (coming spring of 2025).

Bring your littles, bring your friends, heck, bring your full grown children who saw Justin 20 years ago. This is a show for all generations who love to sing, dance and laugh.

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Children's Book

Giant-Sized Butterflies on My First Day of School

When a little girl wakes up on the first day of school, the butterflies in her stomach feel positively giant-sized! She really wants her mom to stay with her, on this first day.
Beloved children’s songwriter Justin Roberts brings one of his most popular songs to the page, alongside beautifully tender illustrations by Paola Escobar, in a story guaranteed to help readers of all ages reframe their first-day nerves as first-day excitement.

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Justin returns to the Chicago Symphony in 2025

Justin will be performing a brand new show with the CSO!

In 2025, Justin will return to Symphony Center in downtown Chicago to perform a brand new show for kids called “Which Instrument Should I Play?” with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the CSOKids series. Featuring 5 brand new songs that teach kids about the instruments in the orchestra, Justin will make the difficult decision to choose an instrument from the orchestra. A great way for kids to learn more about the orchestra and classical music. Hope you can join us!

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