I sorta cannot believe that I haven’t written about this already, as it may be the most ambitious and worthwhile kindie music project of 2010. It also may be one of the finest. The Many Hands ‘Family Music for Haiti’ CD is a compilation featuring some of the best and […]
…yeah, I know. The summer is 1/2-way through and I’m only now suggesting (well, sorta demanding) that you buy a particular workbook for your kid. What can I say, the 100 degree temps are slowin’ me down. Better late than never? The Original Summer Bridge Activities workbook series absolutely rules. […]
When you think about the true stars of today’s kindie music scene, what are the names that can easily be tossed out there? Laurie Berkner, Dan Zanes, Ralph’s World, They Might Be Giants (debate amongst yourselves if the Disney label disqualifies them from ‘kindie’ status). Anyone else? Justin Roberts, I […]
The kiddie dance sensation that is Baby Loves Disco has long since shut down it’s multi-city U.S. operation (boo-hoo), but starting July 31st, mid-afternoons once again become the new late-night (yay!) Hitting dozens of cities across the country over the span of 5 months, including 17 free stops in malls […]
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 […]
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 Readeez/Songeez/Matheez work, so this is something […]
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”):
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 (not including […]
