http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog Notes from the Editor of OWL Magazine Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:08:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   We all know that cats and dogs don’t get along. But does that mean they can’t get along — even if the fate of the world is at stake? This is the question at the heart of Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. I got a chance ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=573 Who’s up for some ART? Better yet, who’s up for some Reader Art of the Week? I know I am, especially since we missed last week’s edition. Today’s art comes to us from blog reader Tia, a several-time RAotW photo contributor (click here and here to see her past contributions). Check ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=571 Hi all. The week’s winding down here at the OWL office and I finally have some time to spend on the blog. (Yay!) To thank you for all the questions you’ve been sending lately, I will now answer them. Good deal, huh? On to the questions! Q: Ever though I am 13, ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=570 I know I’ve mentioned it before, but let’s recap: it’s hot out. But not to worry: blog reader Sophia (thanks, Sophia!) recommended a YouTube video that’s sure to cool you down — and chill your bones! A warning, though: this video features photos of fearsome leopard seals and penguins ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=575 Well, it’s official: it is a great week for reader art. On Monday we posted a poem that got mentioned on another blog, and today I’m finally posting some OWL award-winning drawings. Nice! In the March issue of OWL, we challenged you to draw yourself as a superhero. We got tons ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=560 Hey all. When we were working on OWL’s “Cool Summer” issue (out now!), a lot of people looked at the picture of the world’s smallest car in “Weird Zone” and said things like, “Really?” and “Doesn’t look that small to me!” Well, let me be the first to reiterate this: it’s ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=559 Afternoon, all. Hold onto your hats, start your engines, etc., because the wait for the new edition of Reader Art of the Week is over! This week’s art comes to us courtesy of blog reader Marissa, and it couldn’t possibly be better timed. Check it out: July July Hot, relaxed Swimming, sunbathing, camping Awesome, ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=558   What do you get when you cross The Incredibles with How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Anyone? No? You get Despicable Me, a new movie that hits theatres today. I caught a preview of the flick, and I’m here to share some thoughts. The movie is about a supervillain named Gru ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=545 Hey blog readers! It’s that time of year again. Time for YOU to fill out OWL’s annual Back Talk survey, and time for me to give you five reasons why you should do it RIGHT NOW. Here we go: It’s easy. It’s fun. It’s a trip down memory lane. (Remember the December “Alex ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=555 Hi all. I was out of the office early for the long weekend, and I didn’t get a chance to post about Canada Day (July 1) or Independence Day (July 4). So I thought I’d kick off this week by posting a couple things to celebrate both! First, feast your eyes on ... http://www.owlkids.com/owlblog/?p=551