Joke of the Day

What type of monster really loves dance music?

The BOOGIE man!

Joke of the Day

Why did the MONSTER eat the lightbulb?

Because he wanted a LIGHT SNACK!

What they are saying about Mr. G's KIDshow!

“Usually, I don't hire entertainment for Birthday parties but I am so glad that I did this year.   Mr. G was a huge hit!  

He did a fantastic performance that had everyone laughing and involved.  As the kids arrived, he led them in a great game of Simon Says and then rolled right into the show.

He included the kids & the adults.  Most importantly, he made the Birthday Girl a very active participant.  She really enjoyed herself.

For me, hosting a party that has adults as well as kids of all ages is difficult.  After the show, Sophie opened her presents while Mr. G made the kids balloon figures.  Finding activities that keep everyone engaged is almost impossible.  Mr. G was the answer.  He did a wonderful job bridging the age gap.”

                   -Rebecca (Sophie’s aunt)

"I have to say, we didn't know what to expect, knew you'd be good, but your show was fantastic! We got so many compliments afterward, and we really appreciate you making Richy's 5th B'day very memorable! The magic, the puppets, and Buster, all awesome! Also thanks for doing so well with the kids, you can tell you're a seasoned pro!

Beth and I will definitely refer friends and family, and be in touch for future birthdays, and other events.

Thanks again so much!

Sincerely,

    Rich, Beth, Richy, & Lily Casto

“Thank you so much for being a big part of what made our FunFest such a success this year. We loved having you here!  We're definitely looking at having you back next year!"
        -Josh Todd (Minister of Education and Youth, Marlboro Christian Church)

"Mr. G Kidshow is the greatest. I want him when I turn 65. What a great party!"
        -Francie (Sophie's Aunt)

"Thanks for the great show on Sunday night, Hannah has not stopped talking about it! Her best comment was "I was laughing so hard, I almost wet my pants" :)
-Kate Schade (Tree of Life Preschool)

"BRAVO! I can't tell you how much we appreciate you coming out. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! AWESOME JOB!"
-Stephanie Sedoti (Community Organizer)

Scaredy Squirrel is BACK! - and he's as scared as ever...

Imagine my thrill when walking past a cool little bookstore on Broadway near Chicago's Lincoln Park, when I look in the window and see "Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party." Daughter #1 and I proceeded into said bookstore to check it out. You may remember my love for Melanie Watts' Scaredy books. And this being a story about Scaredy attempting to throw himself a birthday party, the subject is near and dear to me. We sat on the provided red and blue kids chairs in the kids section and read a great kids book.

Scaredy attempts a birthday party where nothing can go wrong because no fun can be had. You see, he is scared of EVERYTHING. Eventually, the party is a huge success because all of Scaredy's plans fail and all his dog friends have a great time.

Also, the book is full of Scaredy's great check lists, plans and maps. IMPORTANT for parents interested in helping kids with reading - the push currently is for complex text structure applied to non-fiction. You will learn more about this from your kid's school as states adopt the Common Core State Standards. Anywho, when reading non-fiction kids will encounter "text features" and "domain specific vocabulary." Even though Scaredy Squirrel books are works of fiction, Watts incorporates a lot of great, interesting text features with the list, maps, and plans. Good stuff for beginning readers.