- Schedule your trip to the €30 million steampunk dragon show at Efteling theme park in the Netherlands. (via io9) http://on.io9.com/lzymvD #
- The Rock Thoughts Writing Project uses stones and offline/online play for creativity & storytelling. (via Trendhunter) http://bit.ly/kF4iS7 #
- Another day, another fairy tale film re-telling announced. This time: "The Little Mermaid." (via @twitchfilm) http://bit.ly/iS7dgH #
- Media Macaroni reports back from Book Expo America. See her coverage: http://bit.ly/jHlEdT #
- What's the happs in kid's music? Let @BethBC fill you in: http://bit.ly/kkGhHI #
- Thanks man! Flattered! RT @SoundsSweetShow: Check out the nuggets that floated a shore @nuggetisland Very informative. #
- The final Smurfs trailer has been released. @CartoonBrew is asking for your thoughts: http://bit.ly/ijmqh7 #
- Looking for a graphic novel for your young one? Check out the spooky, silly "Possessions" series. (via @sljournal) http://bit.ly/jJnFYa #
- Good or bad idea? Uglydoll Animated Feature Film In the Works http://bit.ly/k0cOU2 #
NO COMMENTS
- Snow White film battle heats up, with Universal pushing their film to the front. #onlyinhollywood (via @deadlineny) http://bit.ly/jNEv8s #
- Must buy now: Coming May 24 for children 0-3: My First Wonder Woman Book (A touch & feel book). http://bit.ly/iOhMvK #
- Tim Burton backs out of Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty redo). David Yates (Harry Potter films) may take over. http://bit.ly/kvKIm0 #
- In case you missed it: “Willie Wonka" kids reunited on the Today Show for the 40th anniversary. (via @Dad_O_Matic) http://bit.ly/iffJPK #
- The Fresh Beat Band is fine-tuning their sound with music talent pulled from the Top 40. http://bit.ly/m8emsl #
- Michelle Williams is the new Glinda in Sam Raimi's Oz film. Will she ride the pink bubble? http://bit.ly/kSkUWP (via The Daily Ozmapolitan) #
- Very cool. RT @th_youth: Empowering Childcare Networks:Cool2Care Matches Personal Assistants with Disabled Children http://bit.ly/jThPsT #
- Chiquita Gets Its Game On to Promote Rio. #gamification (via @EmpowerMM) http://bit.ly/iNP2YI #
- Let your little one manage their own city. Check out the Eco Town floormat toy. (via @inhabitots) http://bit.ly/iQ5Aue #
- After the death of two Wonder Woman projects, @ICV2 asks: "Is 'Wonder Woman' Cursed?" http://bit.ly/k56ykn #
- Scary stat for this dad of two girls: More Than 5 Million Facebook Users Are 10 and Under. (via @sljournal) http://bit.ly/k26yG5 #
- Musicians Renne & Jeremy (@jeremytoback) have released a brilliant animated music video for the beautiful "Share." http://bit.ly/mAWUYL #
- Peanut Butter (Secret Agent 23 Skidoo) and chocolate (Sugar Free Allstars) meet, and create this rad music collab: http://bit.ly/kHzBiw #
- What? You STILL don't follow @fluxlings , @dadarocks, @jmilani , @inhabitots , @sljournal, @zooglobble @BunchFamily? Do it ASAP. #FF #
- Check out website A4cwsn.com (an acronym of “Apps For Children with Special Needs”) (via @springwise) http://bit.ly/iOsei7 #
- Retro cartoon lovers: get ready for the PBJ network from Classic Media. (via @cartoonbew) http://bit.ly/kPyqi1 #
- Check it: @ShapingYouth is dedicating May to companies, orgs, & projects who are POSITIVE influences on kids. http://bit.ly/kooNkt #
- Production company Laika (Coraline) has two more animated films in production. I am already there. (via @deadlineny) http://bit.ly/kNlVQs #
- In case you haven't heard, Wonder Woman ain't happening. Here's Deadline's quick 2 cents. http://bit.ly/l3HSXS #
- Not all superhero movies are Marvel-born. Proof: the trailer for French-animated film The Prodigies. http://bit.ly/mRL6UG (via @twitchfilm) #
- Bright and retro book “Lunchbox: the story of your food” shows where food ingredients come from. (via @bambinogoodies) http://bit.ly/jz2SPx #
- Review of "Rainy Day Recess" collection from @ICV2. Ground-breaking comic dealt with a gay tween and his feelings. http://bit.ly/m8BI7f #
- Some tweeps to add to your Twitter stream (#FF) @DadRevolution @ShapingYouth @Bill_Lord @amithaknight @NewMoonGirls @HopscotchCo @Mommycosm #
- Would it be weird to have a crib mobile in my office? Because I really want this one: http://bit.ly/kDECAW #
- Check out Mr @360KID 's new blog post for the Cooney Center's upcoming forum, Learning from Hollywood. http://bit.ly/k6fMRh #
- Another pop art, kid-friendly eye candy find from @tokyobunnie : Fiona Hewitt's designer toys and products. http://bit.ly/kf7NLu #
- Artterro Eco Art Kits look like a great "green" weekend project! Or as my little one says, "projek." (via @ohdeedoh) http://bit.ly/inc1la #
- No Waldo here: Delphine Chedru’s “Spot It!” book features bright art with hidden animals. http://bit.ly/kS2NeV (via @bambinogoodies) #
- Looking for a non-licensed comic book for kids? @BrigidAlverson has a sneak peak of a new title @sljournal: http://bit.ly/m0HSKK #
- The Children’s Book Council of Australia has created their shortlist of 2011 Picture Book of the Year. http://bit.ly/kCso05 (via @babyology) #
- Good roundup RT @MitaliPerkins: Kid/YA fiction with altruistic main characters @adlit http://bit.ly/lSXCIT #
- Marc Ecko takes on corporal punishment in U.S. schools. (via Mashable) http://on.mash.to/hBKOLW #
- Free kids' music alert: Singer @LauraDoherty giving away Earth Month-themed song "I'm a Tree" ( code: treesong) http://bit.ly/eJFNWX #
- Future summer camp trend?: Fanny pack on the head product Cap-Sac Kids' . (via @coolhunting) #
- New Cartoon Network show to watch out for: UK import "The Amazing World of Gumball." (via @animag) http://bit.ly/mxFClB #
- Slightly strange Disney Princess/Royal Wedding tie-in: http://bit.ly/jaweYE #