Ida B – Kids Book Review

Ida B . . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan I discovered Katherine Hannigan through Emmaline and the Bunny, a cute-sounding fantasy tale I figured the girls would find fanciful. They did, as did the Mrs. So, I checked out the more...

July 16th, 2010 | OWTK Children's Book Reviews | Read More

Recess Monkey + Readeez + Hotlanta = Kindie Rock Fun

Photo Credit: Gwyneth Owens Butera The boys from Seattle joined forces with the Readeez man from Atlanta at yesterday’s library concert in Decatur, GA. Word has it the A/C went out. Fortunately for the packed room, the kindie rock went on. OWTK loves both Recess Monkey and Michael Rachap’s...

July 16th, 2010 | OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More

Watch This: Okee Dokee Brothers “Water Balloon” Video

Best kid’s music video ever that features a dude getting absolutely smashed by a giant green water balloon. Your kiddos are going to love this. Enjoy “Water Balloon” by The Okee Dokee Brothers (from the forthcoming album “Take it Outside”):

July 13th, 2010 | OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More

The Best Place To Visit Near Niagara Falls That Doesn’t Involve A Waterfall

Whether you’re a fan of music, American history, childhood memories, or you simply love spinning around in a circle whilst on a hand painted wooden horse, you must visit the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda, NY. The Allan Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is located 30 minutes...

July 8th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting, Traveling with Kids | Read More

Kid’s Book Review: Noonie’s Masterpiece

NOONIE’S MASTERPIECE By Lisa Railsback Illustrated by Sarajo Frieden A sweet cupcake of a story with sadness sprinkles adorning the top. 10-year old Noonie doesn’t much care for school, save for art class. She’s an inspiring artist living inside a dream, a fabrication of a life she’ll...

July 8th, 2010 | OWTK Children's Book Reviews | Read More

Caspar Babypants & Friends Have “Fun!”

Chris Ballew (of The Presidents of the United States fame) is set to release his 3rd Caspar Babypants kindie album later this year. The disc, titled rather prophetically “THIS IS FUN!”, will feature a few newsworthy collaborations. Not all involve local NW talent, but never-the-less...

July 8th, 2010 | OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More