Despite the fact that it’s Morphine-esque horns (along with the delightful album art and font design) first grabbed my attention last year, “Crow” isn’t my favorite song on the Rhode Island band’s debut kid’s CD “Kick Up A Breeze”. The video however, with it’s southwestern motif, landscapes acting as sound […]
I briefly meet the folks at RandomLine in February during the hectic NYC Toy Fair ’11. I had only a few moments with them, but that was enough to confidently state that the maker of the hit drawing product Squiggles is upping the ante in 2011 with a huge slate […]
Yes, you’re encouraged to touch the paint or water or whatever you dip the brush into. Once you’re over that, the fun begins. Okay, you also have to come to terms with the itsy-bitsy, tiny current that will run through your child while playing with this toy. After that, good […]
THE FABULOUS SONG by Don Gillmor Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay Published by The Secret Mountain Forget that the book The Fabulous Song includes a CD of music from, and inspired by, it’s text. It’s the text and Marie-Louise Gay’s comically active watercolor illustration that sells The Fabulous Song so well. […]
I haven’t seen any of the following: Spiderman Spiderman 2 Spiderman 3 Iron Man Iron Man 2 X-Men X-Men 2 The Green Hornet Transformers Transformers 2 The Hulk Never a comic book kid, these films offered me nothing as an adult. My superhero film exile, however, is about to end. […]
RUDY TRUBITT “WEAR MY PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL” I’ve got this nagging fear. I’m not certain that I had it as a school-age child, but I most certainly have it now involving my school-age child. Every so often – and if you have kids that go to school or a daycare […]
Jack Skuller is back with a brand new song about not playing 2nd fiddle to anyone. This tune shreds and can be had for free below. It’s time you say hi to your tween’s new obsession. It’s better than Bieber – for you and for them. Do it. Download “Second […]
OWTK hits the road for Helpful Idea Number 6: USE YOUR TURN SIGNALS In case it’s been a while since you miraculously passed your driver’s test, let me clue you in on this handy function standard on all vehicles: turn signals help to let others know of your plans while […]
