Movie Review: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Hi readers!

This week, our Owlkids editorial assistant, Ashley, had the chance to see the new movie Madagascar 3: Europe’’s Most Wanted.

Have a look below to see what she thought!

Hi readers,

Everyone’’s favourite zoo escapees are back for more adventures in Madagascar 3: Europe’’s Most Wanted. I was lucky enough to see it earlier this week and wanted to share with you what I thought of this awesome animated adventure.

When we last saw Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe they were left in Africa by the Penguins who promised to return for them (but they never did!). Instead of waiting, the friends have to find their own way back to New York. Through their travels, they make their way to Europe and meet some animals that need a helping hand.

Here are some things I noticed about the movie:

1) The 3D effects are awesome. Animated movies make the best 3D movies. You really feel like you are flying and flipping through the air. Who knew Lions make great acrobats?

2)The tunes are catchy. If you’ve seen the commercial for this movie, then you’re probably singing Marty’’s Afro Circus song along with me. By the end of the movie, kids were dancing in the aisles!

3) There are some sad parts. Friends were sometimes hard to find for the animals in this movie.

Overall, I had a great time watching this movie and would really like to see where Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman go next. If you are a fan of the first two Madagascar movies, then you will definitely love this movie.

See you later!

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Meet the New chickaDEE Editor!

Hello blog readers! Big chickaDEE news.I will be taking a break from chickaDEE for a year to have a baby. I will miss you all a lot, but while I am away, Natalia Diaz will be taking good care of chickaDEE and the blog.

To help you get to know her, I sat down and asked her a few important questions. Here we go!

Q: Hi, Natalia! Tell us about yourself!
Hi, Mandy! I was born in Argentina and moved to Canada when I was 10. It was the first time I ever saw snow and it was an amazing experience! I love playing soccer, canoeing, and reading chickaDEE, of course. I have two cats and a goldfish. I also love music, art, and comics. And laughing.

Q: What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I usually hang out with my family. We love the outdoors so we do everything from hiking to biking to swimming. When it’s raining outside, you can usually find me curled up with a good book or watching one of my favourite TV shows. Since we moved out of the city, we see a lot of wildlife, so bird watching and searching for deer, snakes, and frogs are also favourite pastimes.

Q: What are you most looking forward to working on chickaDEE?
What I am most looking forward to doing at chickaDEE is getting to know YOU, the readers. I can’t wait to get letters from you, contest entries, crafts, and any other ideas you might have for the magazine. YOU inspire me and I hope to inspire you. My motto is dream big and have fun!

Q: And most importantly, which superhero ability would you rather have? Would you rather fly or be able to turn invisible?
If I could only choose one, it would have to be flying. I am terrified of heights but I think I could overcome my fear if I could actually fly. Imagine all the places I could go to and all the people I could help being able to fly. Plus, I’d get to wear a super-cool outfit while gliding through the sky. And a cape. Who doesn’t love capes?

There you go chickaDEE readers! I hope you have a lot of fun with Natalia. I can’t wait to be back with you next year!

‘Til then,

– Mandy

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Happy National Smile Month

Hi readers!

In case you don’t know, today is the first day of National Smile Month! To get the smiling started, I thought I would share a few reader jokes!

What do cows like to do on Saturday nights?

Go to the moo-vies!

Syrine, 8

What do trees like to drink?

Root beer!

Robert, 6

Knock,Knock.

Who’s there?

Sahra.

Sahra who?

Sahr-a cookie with me?

Gina

Why do sharks live in saltwater?

Because pepper makes them sneeze!

Louis, 7

Wow, those were great!

What makes you smile? Leave a comment below.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

Melissa

Assistant Editor of chickaDEE

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Book Recommendation: The Year of the Book

Hi readers,

I just read a great book called The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng. If you’re look for a cool read, check it out!

This book is all about a girl named Anna, who wants nothing more than to fit in with the other kids in her class. Everyday, Anna does her best to blend in when she’s at school. When she gets home, she reads tons and tons of books. Anna reads so much, she starts to think that books are her true friend!

Will this fourth grader see that the kids in her class actually like that she’s different? Can she let herself become friends with them? You’ll have to pick up this book to find out!

Not only does this novel have important lessons about friendship and learning to be yourself, there are fun activities tucked inside too! There are instructions on how to fold a won-ton (a won ton is a kind of yummy Chinese food), how to write Chinese letters and more!

If you do read this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Talk to you soon,

Melissa

Assistant Editor of chickaDEE

chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Happy Friday to all of you! It’s time for another round of Reader Art of the Week. For this edition, I thought I would post a drawing that’s bright and sunny, just like the day we’re having here in Toronto!

Doesn’t it make you want to get outside? Thanks to chickaDEE reader Isabella for sending in her masterpiece.

Remember, you can always share your drawings with the chickaDEE team by sending them to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Thanks and have a safe weekend!

Melissa

Assistant Editor of chickaDEE

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