Contest: Win a Chirp T-shirt!

Hi Readers,

Send a photo of you reading Chirp Magazine to chirp@owlkids.com and you could win your very own SuperChirp t-shirt! We will print the winning photos on Chirp Family Fun or in an upcoming issue of Chirp.

Include your name, age, and mailing address in the email to chirp@owlkids.com.

Contest Deadline: February 29th

Good luck!

Jackie, Chirp Editor

Movie Review: Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure

Hi Readers!

If you’re looking for a movie that will get you into the holiday spirit, check out Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (now available on Blu-ray & DVD). In this heart-warming tale, the lovable Beethoven is on a mission to help Henry the elf. Henry has just crash-landed Santa’s sleigh in a tree after fleeing the North Pole. But that’s not the worst of this elf’s problems. Henry discovers Santa’s magical bag of toys has somehow fallen out of the sleigh! Hilarity ensues when Henry the elf, Beethoven and Beethoven’s teenage pal, Mason, set out to find the bag before it gets into the wrong hands.

Here are some things I liked about the movie:

1. There are tons of cute dogs! If you like pooches, this flick is for you!

2. There’s lots of silliness. You may find yourself with a case of the giggles. I did!

3. There are tons of festive decorations and holiday songs.

Here are some things I would warn parents about:

1. There is occasional name-calling and up-aged vocabulary.

2. The concept of death is brought up.

3. There is some comedic violence.

If you do see this movie, I hope you enjoy it!

Play a Snow Game

Hi Readers,

Try this fun winter activity!

1. Make three snowballs and set them aside.
2. Use a stick to draw a line in the snow.
3. Stand back and try to toss your snowballs over the line!

Have fun playing outside in the snow!

Jackie, Chirp Editor

Recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate

Hi Readers,

Looking for a cool winter treat? Try this yummy recipe for frozen hot chocolate!

You’ll need:

• 250 mL (1 cup) milk
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) hot chocolate mix
• 250 mL (1 cup) ice cubes
• chocolate sprinkles or candy cane pieces
• blender

1. Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a chilled glass, decorate with chocolate sprinkles or candy cane pieces.
3. Dig in!

Send us a photo of you sipping on your winter recipe! We’ll try to post some photos on the Chirp Family Fun page. Send your photo along with your name and age to: chirp@owlkids.com

Jackie, Chirp Editor

Movie Review: Happy Feet 2

Hi Readers!

I just saw Happy Feet Two. This 3-D sequel is about a shy, young penguin who finds his voice (and his happy, dancing feet) when his penguin community gets trapped in an ice pocket and is in need of help.

Here are some things I liked about the movie:

1. The animation and 3-D effects were amazing. It really feels like you are right there in the Arctic with the penguins.
2. The penguins are really cute, especially the fluffy babies!
3. The song and dance numbers are fun and will get you up and moving.

Here are some things I would warn parents about:

1. There is a some name-calling and up-aged vocabulary.
2. The concept of death is brought up a few times.

You can watch the movie trailer here:

Jackie, Chirp Editor