Disney On Ice Presents Reach For The Stars Contest (Toronto)

Hey readers,

Here’s a chance to see your favourite Disney characters up close and on skates! Disney On Ice presents Reach for the Stars slides into Toronto from Dec 22, 2017-Jan 1, 2018 for a star-studded talent extravaganza! Speaking of talent, star characters include Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Anna and Elsa, Olaf, Belle and of course, the one-and-only, Mickey Mouse (plus many more!)

Have a look below for a preview of this special show!

Would you like to WIN a family pack of four tickets to see this live show on opening night in Toronto?

Just tell us the name of your favourite Disney character in the comments section below for a chance to win! One winner will receive four tickets for the opening night performance on December 22 at 7:00 pm at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

*Don’t forget to include your name and age!*

Contest Deadline: November 22, 2017

Winners will be chosen by random draw. Click here for full contest rules and regulations.

Tickets courtesy of Feld Entertainment. Winner will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the show.

Check out www.disneyonice.com for tour dates and locations.

Good luck!

-Melissa, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Check out the TIFF Kids International Film Festival!

Hi readers!

If you live in the Toronto area, you may already know that the Tiff Kids International Film Festival has been going on for the past little while.

Sunday is the festival’s final day, but there’s still a full schedule of great movies to check out!

Reel Rascals: Animated Tales are a series of “shorts” from around the world geared to ages 3-5.

There are so many great films squeezed into this programme, with something for everyone! From a dandelion who just wants to fly, to a lonely dragon who’s firey breath gets in the way of making friends —you’re sure to find more than one favourite character, story or lesson in this amazing movie lineup.

Here’s a preview of one of the Reel Rascals flicks, Little Flower.

Check out Reel Rascals: Animated Tales on Sunday April 23 from 10:15am-11:15am at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Click here for a full schedule of festival films and activities!

Bye for now!
-Melissa, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Earth Day!

Hey readers,

Owlkids intern, Hilary, is back with a blog post to celebrate Earth Day. Take it away, Hilary!

Hey readers,
Today is Earth Day! On this day, people all around the world are reminded to do their part to keep our planet clean.

Illustration: Dreamstime

In honor of Earth Day Canada’s 25th anniversary, there is an Earth Day Assembly at Queen’s Park in Toronto today. Here, students and adults will take a special pledge.

Try reciting the Earth Day Every Day Pledge yourself!

“I pledge to the best of my ability to help make the earth a safe and hospitable home for this and future generations.”

Here are some ways you can take action on Earth Day:

• Write your own pledge for Earth Day
• Walk, ride your bike or scooter to school
• Pack a litterless lunch in reusable containers
• Turn off the lights when you don’t need them
• Swap old toys, books and clothes with a friend
• Clean up litter around your neighbourhood with family
• Recycle and compost instead of throwing things in the garbage
• Plant trees and flowers

Happy Earth Day, everyone!
Hilary, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Countdown to Inspire! Toronto International Book Fair

Hi, readers,

This week, we’re getting ready to participate in the Inspire! Toronto International Book Fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building. The book fair starts on Thursday, November 13 and runs until Sunday, November 16. There are so many authors you’ll want to check out! Here are some highlights:

• Ashley Barron, Math in Nature Series
• Gordon Korman, The 39 Clues Unstoppable Book Four: Flashpoint
• Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
• Brian McLachlan, Draw Out the Story: 10 Secrets to Creating Your Own Comic
• Dav Pilkey, Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000
• And many, many more!

You can also check out the Owlkids booth and see what’s new with us!

Hope to see you there!

– Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Word On The Street

Hey readers,

The Word on the Street is street fair that celebrates all things books and magazines! Festivities happen this weekend in Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Kitchener, Toronto and Halifax.

If you live in the Toronto area, you should come visit us at the Owlkids booth.

There will be all kinds of authors on hand for this fun event. Plus, you’ll be able to browse through tons of different books!

The Word on the Street takes place in Toronto’s Queen’s Park from 11am – 6pm on Sunday September 21, 2014. Admission is free.

Hope to see you there!
Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com