I may be some aging indie rock dude who still fancies quirky sounds, obtuse lyrics and discordant rhythms but I’m also a sucker for a sweet hook, undeniable wit, and the sentimentality of a love song. I also like a good story. Tracey Singer provides all of this on his […]
As my children are 5 and 2, I don’t find myself thinking too much about tunes for tweens. Additionally, the whole Taylor Swift/Hannah Montana/Demi Lovato thang is not part of our daily musical diet. I’m not putting Dala in that mix, but there’s no denying the fact that they may […]
Wow, this looks crazy and a little frightening (for some kids, like mine, at least). The trailer doesn’t excite me as much as Where The Wild Things Are, but still…should be quite a film. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYJ8bMOxytM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]
Eric Herman’s latest starts with a “Come Play!” request often lobbed at me too early in the morning, when the world looks blurry and my bones are still creaky, and ends with a tune perfect for falling asleep with your kids tucked beneath your arms after a day of swing […]
Viewmaster. Lite Bright. Ferris Wheel. Robot Costume. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s new video for “Family Time” has got it all. The visual presentation is as good as the song, that is to say Outstanding! This is easily one of the best kid’s music videos I’ve ever seen. Might just win […]
Imagine, if you will, What to Expect: the Toddler Years as a kid’s musical production on the Broadway stage. Relax in a plush, red velvet seat as you’re treated to a toe-tappin’ family performance with song & dance numbers about picky eaters, babies learning their first letters, haircuts and a […]
The Ivy & Bean’s Secret Treasure Box is the ideal way for a young reader to dive headstrong into the world of Ivy and Bernice (Bean). This tidy set includes the 1st three books in the popular series and a 4th “book” that is actually a secret hiding spot for […]
OWTK was inside the cavernous New York Public Library on 42nd and 5th this past Saturday afternoon. We passed through the imposing pair of Library Lions not to read or be silent, oh no. We were there to rock, dance and, in general, be merry along with Seattle’s finest kiddie […]
