Winter is a magical time of year for children, with the excitement of the holidays and the chance to play in the snow. It's also a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to introduce their little ones to the joy of reading. And what better way to do that than with beautifully illustrated books about winter? Here are some of the top illustrated books for kindergartners … [Read more...] about Five Fabulous Winter Books to Read With Children
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Q & A With Mr. Kipley & Charlie
I recently received a question from my friends in Ms. Laurie's summer class at Riverside Academy. They wanted to know who performs the puppet character, Charlie, in all my videos. Here is the (surprising?) answer, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how my videos are made. I enjoyed making this video and would be happy to answer more questions from viewers. Click here to … [Read more...] about Q & A With Mr. Kipley & Charlie
New cast member coming soon!
A couple weeks back, I noticed a picture of a puppet building acquaintance of mine, Smith Handerson, with his table set up at a ventriloquist convention. Amidst all the color and craziness of these wonderful puppets, one of them really jumped out at me... this cute yellow character. What would you name this goofball? I wrote and inquired if that puppet was still available, … [Read more...] about New cast member coming soon!
Recommended “First Day of School” Books For Children
The first day of school can be scary and overwhelming for young children. Help ease their fears by reading some of these wonderful books together over the summer. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!Words and Pictures by Mo Willems "What if there is math? Why does the alphabet have so many LETTERS?! What will the other birds THINK of me?" As with all the "Pigeon" books, … [Read more...] about Recommended “First Day of School” Books For Children