Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic in Toronto!

Congratulations to the winners of the Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Contest!

Allison and Kaitlyn won from the Chirp blog and Esme won from the Chickadee blog.

I also got a chance to see Disney on Ice in Toronto and it was incredible! All the star characters were there, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Anna and Elsa, Belle and the Beast, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and many more!

My favourite part of the show was watching the skating version of Frozen. The costumes and set design were stunning — there were even special effects! And of course, the music was great to sing along to.

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is in Toronto from January 25 to January 28, 2019. Click here to see if it is coming to a city near you!

-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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Family Literacy Day!

Here is Owlkids intern, Taylor, with fun book recommendations!

Hey readers,

This Sunday is Family Literacy Day. If you’re looking for books to read this weekend for Literacy Day (or just for fun), read on for some ideas!

For Learning: Who Believes What

Reading a book is a great way to learn! Who Believes What is a book about families, people and their religions around the world. It explains five of the world’s major religions by population and shows what they have in common and their differences. These religions include Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. You can learn about different kinds of religions, or learn about your own!

For Laughs: Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild

Reading doesn’t have to be serious – it can be silly too! Pick up a book that will make you laugh out loud, like Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild. This newest book in the Dog Man series follows Dog Man, a hero who is part dog, part man as he tries to prove his innocence after being blamed for a crime he didn’t commit. (Or, if you haven’t read the rest of the series, you can try starting with the first book, Dog Man!)

For a Classic Read: The BFG

Family Literacy Day is perfect time to pick up a classic book you haven’t had a chance to read yet, like Roald Dahl’s The BFG. The BFG, short for The Big Friendly Giant, is about a girl named Sophie who gets swept away by a giant one day. However, this giant doesn’t eat people: he is a friendly giant who catches dreams, giving the good dreams to children and destroying the bad dreams.

Are there any books you’re planning to read for Family Literacy Day? Leave a comment to let us know!

-Taylor, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hey readers,

Owlkids intern, Taylor, is here to tell us about an important day!

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader who wanted equality for everyone. He believed in peaceful protest, and organized events and gave speeches to support his cause.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on his birthday. If Dr. King were still alive today, he would be turning 90 years old!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special time to remember him and celebrate the things he believed in, like equality and peace. You can do this every day by learning more about him and sharing your new knowledge with your friends, or making sure you are treating everyone fairly and equally.

What will you do for Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let us know in the comments below!

-Taylor, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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Listen to Chickadee Stories!

Did you know that you can listen to Chickadee fiction stories online? The stories are also read by the author! Check it out by clicking HERE. This month, author Sarah Tsiang reads “Bammy and Sugared Ginger”.

Let us know what you think of the stories in the comments below!

-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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Tongue Twisters!

Hi readers!

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Try some of these twisty sentences:

• Must match mismatched mitts
• Eight apes ate apples
• Tea time for tortoises
• Harry’s hockey helmets

Can you say these 5 times fast?

Have fun!

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