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New Jersey - the land of endless diners, sandy beaches, and the unstoppable energy of kids who love to sing their hearts out. This tiny state, practically squished between New York and Pennsylvania, is actually an enormous playground for kids whose vocal cords can reach higher notes than the mighty hawk of High Point can screech. The story begins in a magical place called 'New Jersingdom,' where every morning is greeted by the chorus of kids practicing their "do-re-me"s. The leader of this melodic bunch is a delightful young chap named 'Johnny Jingle.' Johnny Jingle, with his twinkling blue eyes, freckled face, and wild curly hair that always looked like he'd been struck by a musical lightning bolt. Johnny would wake up each morning, brush his teeth in A-flat, and harmonize with the toasty bagels popping out of toasters all over town. Ah! The satisfying crunch of a well-toasted bagel, served with a side of a perfectly pitched high C. Every corner of New Jersingdom echoed with the vocal warmth of these kids practicing - from the bustling boardwalks of the Jersey Shore to the serene, grassy meadows of the Pine Barrens. Even the squirrel families in the trees had perfected their three-part harmonies! In New Jersey, whether you're in the city of Newark or the small town of Moorestown, children's laughter is always in tune, and their dreams are written in the universal language of music. These kids aren't just living in New Jersey; they're singing in New Jersingdom, and boy, do they hit all the right notes!