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BOOM YZ is a smash hit at Western Canada Theatre!

Posted on: Thursday, February 29, 2024

WCT in Kamloops is the first theatre in the world to have presented the 3 shows in Rick Miller's BOOM Trilogy in 3 consecutive seasons. We're delighted to be bringing this...

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Exclusive Fundraising Event: An Evening with Rick Miller Friday, FEB 16, 2024

Posted on: Thursday, February 15, 2024

An exclusive and intimate evening with the star of BOOM is one you won't want to miss! Western Canada Theatre Special Event An Evening with Rick Miller Friday, FEB 16,...

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Kidoons launches video installation with 1000 Islands History Museum

Posted on: Monday, December 18, 2023

Gananoque, ON: Kidoons and 1000 Islands History Museum have partnered on a long-form video to accompany the museum's Permanent Exhibit, "The Story of the 1000 Islands"....

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BOOM Trilogy in Western Canada, Jan-Mar 2024

Posted on: Monday, December 11, 2023

Kidoons is heading back to Western Canada with all 3 parts of Rick Miller's BOOM Trilogy, with performances in BC and Saskatchewan. These 3 amazing solo shows span 75 years...

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FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book nominated for 2 META awards!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book, now on tour a Fall 2023 Ontario tour, has just been nominated for 2 METAs (Montreal English Theatre Awards)! META Awards NOMINATION...

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2023 Ontario Tour of FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book

Posted on: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

After its World Premiere in 2022, FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book is touring Ontario in Oct 2023 - just in time for Halloween! Come check out this stunning multimedia...

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2023-24 season: tours of FRANKENSTEIN, JUNGLE BOOK and the BOOM Trilogy

Posted on: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Kidoons is excited to announce tours of 5 of our productions in the 2023-24 theatre season! In October 2023, FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book, part 3 in our "Connection"...

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Raves for the Toronto premiere of BOOM X @ Crow's Theatre!

Posted on: Sunday, May 28, 2023

"SPECTACULAR... A marvellous mash-up of media, verbatim theatre, jukebox musical and autobiographical confession" The Globe & Mail (reposted review) "MASTERFUL... Rick...

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"This is storytelling at its best!" BOOM X @The Grand in London ON

Posted on: Monday, February 6, 2023

"I’ve yet to see a performer on stage with such energy, focus, physicality and theatrical talent. Boom X is not traditional theatre, but it is pure and compelling...

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BOOM X in Jan-Feb 2023

Posted on: Monday, January 16, 2023

2023 will kick off with 2 big runs of Rick Miller's BOOM X (Part 2 of the BOOM Trilogy), which looks at the music, culture, and politics of Generation X. • Jan 19-28 2023:...

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BOOM's Back in Alberta!

Posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2022

To Alberta fans of Rick Miller's BOOM trilogy, we're back! After several pandemic-induced postponements, we're finally able to reschedule the BOOM (Part 1) mini-tour to...

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BOOM YZ (Part 3) nominated for 2 Betty Mitchell Awards in Calgary

Posted on: Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Congrats to everyone @TheatreCalgary and to our brilliant BOOM YZ team for 2 Betty Mitchell Award nominations, of the 13 received in their 2021-22 season. OUTSTANDING LEAD...

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3 New Stage Shows in Development!

Posted on: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

For Kidoons creative directors Rick Miller and Craig Francis, much of the past decade has been devoted to developing and touring the BOOM Trilogy and the Connection...

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BOOM Trilogy tour dates in 2022-23

Posted on: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

We're so pleased that Rick Miller's Trilogy of solo shows is now complete, and being presented around the world. We can't yet lay out all the specifics, but here's what's...

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World Premiere of FRANKENSTEIN in Montreal, Oct 2022!

Posted on: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Our Frankenstein production, in development since 2018, will have its World Premiere in Montreal from October 20-30 2022, with Kidoons and Geordie Theatre, at The Segal...

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Happy Earth Day to all!

Posted on: Friday, April 22, 2022

May we enjoy nature, and appreciate and protect its beauty every day. Explore our fascinating world with Kidoons: Look Before You Leap! Grandfather Frog Meets Red, the...

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BOOM's back, with rescheduled runs in Kamloops and Port Hope

Posted on: Thursday, February 17, 2022

BOOM will soon surpass the 400-performance milestone with runs from Feb 24-Mar 5 at WCT Live in Kamloops, BC and from Mar 10-20 at Cameco Capitol Arts Centre in Port Hope...

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X-ing The Gap, with Rick Miller. A BOOM-ing new podcast is launched!

Posted on: Thursday, December 23, 2021

X-ing The Gap, with Rick Miller is an explosive inter-generational podcast, expanding on the themes of Miller's BOOM Trilogy of solo stage shows. In XTG, Miller is not the...

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Kidoons brings you a Christmas Classic "A Christmas Carol"

Posted on: Monday, December 13, 2021

Holiday Fun begins! Watch the video story "A Christmas Carol" - originally written by Charles Dickens. This is a story of a bitter and grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge who hates...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas - A Christmas Message for you from Kidoons!

Posted on: Monday, December 6, 2021

Watch your favourite Kidoons characters tell the classic poem " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - by Clement Clarke Moore - featuring the voices of Kidoons creative...

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Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Wednesday, November 24, 2021

We hope you and your family are able to get together this year and will be enjoying a Thanksgiving feast together! Watch our short video with your family to discover the...

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"POWERFUL... BRILLIANT... A WINNER!" World Premiere of BOOM YZ at Theatre Calgary Oct 19 - Nov 7!

Posted on: Friday, October 29, 2021

BOOM YZ review: "Rick Miller is an extraordinarily talented, charismatic performer… He leaves us in awe with his quick-change, quick-draw impersonations.” (Calgary Herald)...

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Watch the Kidoons "Connection Trilogy" on TheaterWorksUSA tv!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Your family or class can now see the FULL PRODUCTIONS of the Kidoons multimedia theatre trilogy for young audiences: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, Jungle Book, and...

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FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book is now streaming!

Posted on: Monday, October 25, 2021

Get into the Halloween season with the newest Kidoons production, the full-length multimedia FRANKENSTEIN. Originally planned for a 2021 theatrical premiere in Montreal,...

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Bravo! BOOM X wins 2 Québec Theatre Awards: Best Costumes and best Multimedia

Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021

Rick Miller's BOOM X had its French-language world premiere at the Carrefour International Theatre Festival in Québec City this past May, and has won two awards! Virginie...

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"Un Tour de Force"! French premiere of BOOM X à Québec:

Posted on: Sunday, June 6, 2021

The BOOM X reviews are in: Le Soleil: "En braquant les projecteurs sur la génération X, le formidable performeur Rick Miller réussit un véritable tour de force avec BOOM...

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The Asian premiere of BOOM in Taiwan!

Posted on: Friday, April 2, 2021

National Taichung Theater is hosting the Asian premiere of BOOM on April 24-25, 2021. After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Rick Miller's solo show BOOM is back, and he and his...

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Watch: "Mussels in a Nutshell! Paddy Meets Marie-Mae the Hickorynut Mussel"

Posted on: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

New video from Kidoons! Paddy is working on his dam when he gets a message from Captain Nemo: there’s a colony of endangered hickorynut mussels in the Ottawa River! Paddy...

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Happy Women's Day!

Posted on: Monday, March 8, 2021

Today is a great day to show love and support to the girls and women in your life! March 8 is International Women's Day, a global day to celebrate the achievements of women...

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Love is in the air!

Posted on: Monday, February 8, 2021

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! So who is Valentine exactly? We know that because there is an apostrophe before...

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TRAINWRECK's Holiday Food Bank Fundraiser

Posted on: Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Santa's e-elves have been busy putting together a new TRAINWRECK fundraiser video of Band-Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for Daily Bread Food Bank. After raising...

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Kidoons presents "A Christmas Carol"

Posted on: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Holiday Fun with Kidoons! We bring you our favorite Holiday Classic "A Christmas Carol".

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Canada History Week & Kidoons

Posted on: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Join Kidoons and celebrate Canada History Week from November 23 to 29. This year’s theme is “Exploring the History of Canada’s Environment and Climate”, and we’re featuring...

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Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving virtually this year?

Posted on: Friday, October 9, 2020

The holiday weekend is here, and though the pandemic may be keeping some of our loved ones physically apart, we hope you find other ways to connect. If you’re looking for...

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Learn About The Great Lakes

Posted on: Monday, August 31, 2020

If you’re back in a real classroom, online, or enjoying the last long weekend of summer, chances are you're on a river or lake. Join Jerry Muskrat and his friends on an...

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea is on The Globe and Mail's Weekend Watch List!

Posted on: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

"Kidoons, a live entertainment company creatively directed by Canadian playwright/performer Rick Miller, has found a lot of success touring stage adaptations of classic...

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea streaming on Broadway on Demand SATURDAY JULY 11!

Posted on: Monday, July 6, 2020

The Kidoons production of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea will be playing for free, only on SAT. JULY 11, on Broadway On Demand! Thanks to Canadian Actors' Equity...

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This Wednesday is Canada Day!

Posted on: Monday, June 29, 2020

Discover something new about our country, as Paddy the Beaver shows Ethan (an American Eagle) Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, and the great Ottawa River. This is Part 2 of...

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Jungle Book streaming on Broadway on Demand TOMORROW!

Posted on: Friday, June 26, 2020

With our 2020 spring/fall tour suspended, we're thrilled to announce a special screening event! Jungle Book will be playing for free – only on SATURDAY JUNE 27, on Broadway...

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Go exploring with dad online this Father's Day Sunday!

Posted on: Thursday, June 18, 2020

On this special day we honour fathers, father figures and forefathers. Join Billy Mink on his “Journey to Belonging” as he discovers his roots at Canadian Museum of...

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Canadian friends, Happy Victoria Day Weekend!

Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2020

This holiday Victoria Day weekend, we’re “holidaying at home”. While you stay home and stay safe, Kidoons has you covered with some cartoons to watch with the family. Find...

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This Sunday is Mother's Day!

Posted on: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

A very special cheers to moms this coming Sunday! Wishing you all the love and happiness you so greatly deserve. Happy Mother's Day! Did you know that in the US and Canada...

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Struggling with Shakespeare?

Posted on: Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Here’s a series of fun, educational videos about his work on AnimatedShakespeare.com, starring Rick Miller. “I am incredibly thankful at this moment for your short videos...

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Online activities for Easter Fun!

Posted on: Thursday, April 9, 2020

This Easter let's go online for creative and fun ways to enjoy the holiday while social distancing! Here are some cool printable activities to do with your family:...

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Jungle Book a "MUST SEE" for Family Day in Toronto: shows added this weekend!

Posted on: Saturday, February 15, 2020

Jungle Book is open in Toronto and already called "a definite go to and must see for the family" (OnStage Blog) – a show has been added so there are 5 chances to catch it...

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Love is in the air!

Posted on: Monday, February 10, 2020

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! So who is Valentine exactly? We know that because there is an apostrophe before...

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BOOM reviews in NYC! MUST CLOSE FEB 23

Posted on: Monday, February 3, 2020

Critics and audiences are raving for BOOM's Off-Broadway premiere: "A POWERFUL Multi-Media Journey! The NYC premiere of BOOM is now thrilling audiences at 59E59 Theaters....

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BOOM New York OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE

Posted on: Friday, January 10, 2020

Rick Miller is bringing his explosive solo performance, BOOM, to 59E59 Theaters! Join us as he takes us through 25 turbulent years and gives voice to over 100 influential...

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Kidoons "Jungle Book" New York premiere Saturday Jan 11!

Posted on: Friday, January 10, 2020

This new theatrical adaptation of the works of Rudyard Kipling by Craig Francis and Rick Miller re-imagines his classic Mowgli stories through modern eyes. Eye-popping...

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Your one-stop great family holiday fun!

Posted on: Thursday, December 19, 2019

From awesome narrated and illustrated stories to games and very cool downloadable activities, there's enough fun stuff to keep your Holiday Season bright and enjoyable!

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Kidoons brings you a Christmas Classic "A Christmas Carol"

Posted on: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Holiday Fun begins! Watch the video story "A Christmas Carol" - originally written by Charles Dickens. This is a story of a bitter and grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge who hates...

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A family gift? BOOM in NYC Jan-Feb 2020 - BLACK FRIDAY TICKET PROMO

Posted on: Friday, November 29, 2019

If you're looking for a way to share stories with your family, consider bringing them to New York to see BOOM at 59E59 Theaters from Jan 9-Feb 23 2020. Use your PROMO code...

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Boo! Extra Special Halloween Greetings from Kidoons

Posted on: Thursday, October 31, 2019

Halloween is finally here and Kidoons Network will get your kids in the spirit! We invite you, to visit AnimatedHalloween.com for some fun educational videos and much more...

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BOOM Premieres Off-Broadway! @ 59E59 in NYC from Jan 10-Feb 23 2020

Posted on: Wednesday, September 4, 2019

After over 330 performances in Canada, the USA and France, Rick Miller's multimedia solo show is getting its Off-Broadway debut. Take a trip to NYC to see BOOM at 59E59...

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"Nothing short of miraculous!" BOOM X opens Belfry's 2019-20 Season in Victoria

Posted on: Saturday, August 3, 2019

Victoria Review: "Jaw-droppingly impressive. Woe to those who endeavour to find fault in Rick Miller’s BOOM X... The very fact the wiry dynamo pulls off his one-man...

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Congratulations to two Kidoons designers who won DORA awards last week!

Posted on: Friday, July 5, 2019

Melanie McNeill (Set/Props/Costume/Puppet Co-designer for Kidoons and WYRD Productions' hit touring production Jungle Book) took home Outstanding Costume Design for...

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BOOM X nominated for 3 Betty Mitchell Awards in Calgary

Posted on: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Congrats to everyone @ Theatre Calgary and to our brilliant BOOM X team for 3 Betty Mitchell Award nominations! OUTSTANDING NEW PLAY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN...

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WATCH: Mission Possible. Jerry Meets The Animazia Animals

Posted on: Monday, June 3, 2019

While on his mission from Captain Nemo to find gears for a mysterious Time Machine, Jerry once again gets zapped aboard the Nautilus. Nemo tells him that they’re about to...

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BOOM X opens Thousand Islands Playhouse's 2019 season

Posted on: Wednesday, May 22, 2019

2 years after BOOM opened TIP's 2017 season, Rick Miller and Kidoons are back with BOOM X, the GenX sequel that spans the years 1970-1995. It’s the second in a trilogy of...

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MOTHER KNOWS BEST...?

Posted on: Friday, May 10, 2019

Moms are special in all different ways, but some take it too far! Join Jerry Muskrat and watch the soap opera of Mary Baker McQuesten - a widow who raised her six children...

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This Sunday is Mother's Day!

Posted on: Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Get ready to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, May 12! It's a day to show your love and appreciation for mothers and mother figures. Did you know that in the US and...

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Family Theater Day at Cleveland Playhouse Square!

Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2019

Our Kidoons team is excited to be a part of Family Theater Day at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, which takes place tomorrow, May 4. This event features live performances,...

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BOOM X blasts into Winnipeg!

Posted on: Saturday, March 23, 2019

"A visually spectacular production... given legs by Miller's almost superhumanly energetic performance and his impressive vocal talents, both as a singer and an...

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Happy World Water Day!

Posted on: Friday, March 22, 2019

Water is super important. We need fresh water to drink and to live. World Water Day is a good time to think about how we use water. Where does our water come from? How does...

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Mtl BOOM X reviews: "A Miracle of Timing and Technology" (Mtl. Gazette)

Posted on: Monday, February 25, 2019

"BOOM X is a Miracle of Timing and Technology" (Mtl. Gazette review) "Miller astounds audiences with his highly versatile talent, impressive musicality, and entertaining...

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Get ready for Valentine's Day with AnimatedValentines.com

Posted on: Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! To share the love, we have fun, games and resources to download at...

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Buster Bear on permanent display at the Airforce Museum of Alberta

Posted on: Thursday, February 7, 2019

Our own Buster Bear on permanent display at the AirForce Museum Society of Alberta's Cold War hangar. With Don Matthews, a retired pilot and AFMSA chair. About the episode:...

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BOOM X is born, and the reviews are in!

Posted on: Monday, January 21, 2019

"BOOM X a frenetic, rollicking run through a fascinating time period... Miller takes this art a gigantic step further by performing in a multimedia universe which allows...

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Animated Christmas - Free Holiday Videos & Crafts

Posted on: Monday, December 17, 2018

Your one-stop great family holiday fun! From awesome narrated and illustrated stories to games and very cool downloadable activities, there's enough fun stuff to keep your...

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100 years since the end of World War I

Posted on: Friday, November 9, 2018

November 11 marks 100 years since the end of World War I, Nov. 11th, 1918. The War Ended with at "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month". The war was won,...

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tonight's the night to get tricked-out and earn some treats! Visit AnimatedHalloween.com for tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating, in "Trick Or Treat Time!" Have a safe and...

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The Original story of Halloween VIDEO!

Posted on: Thursday, October 25, 2018

Did you know that things we do to celebrate Halloween started over 500 years BC? A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were...

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BOOM X World Premiere, Jan 2019

Posted on: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

THE GEN X SEQUEL TO BOOM! BOOM X picks up where BOOM left off, at Woodstock in August of ’69. Join writer/performer/director Rick Miller as he travels in a multimedia time...

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BOOM returns to Toronto, with Mirvish Productions

Posted on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018

After world premieres of Jungle Book and GAME of CLONES in May-June, here's some other big news from Kidoons: by popular demand, Mirvish Productions is bringing Rick...

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Kidoons' new Jungle Book premieres to raves in Sarasota!

Posted on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018

"JOYOUS! A new version of the familiar story that should delight children and the adults lucky enough to join them." (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) "Like stepping inside a...

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GAME of CLONES World Premiere on May 12 2018

Posted on: Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Winter is coming - this spring! Northern Arts Cultural Centre (NACC) is presenting the World Premiere of our parody mash-up show GAME of CLONES at 7:30pm on May 12 2018 in...

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BOOM's USA premiere at TOCA

Posted on: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

On May 5 2018, the Canadian hit show BOOM is getting a USA premiere in Torrance, CA, at TOCA (Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation). Come see Rick Miller play over a 100...

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Mowgli is the face of Earth Day 2018!

Posted on: Tuesday, April 10, 2018

HEY TEACHERS! Please support Earth Day Canada's 2018 campaign, EarthPLAY for Earth Day. Kidoons' cartoon of Mowgli from Jungle Book stars in two videos to reconnect kids to...

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Hunting for more than Eggs?

Posted on: Monday, March 26, 2018

Cute bunnies, chocolate eggs and blooming flowers...it's a real Easter celebration on Kidoons! This coming long weekend is a great time to visit your friends and family and...

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Happy World Water Day!

Posted on: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Water is super important. We need fresh water to drink and to live. World Water Day is a good time to think about how we use water. Where does our water come from? How does...

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Celebrating International Women's Day on March 8!

Posted on: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Tomorrow is the International Women's Day! This special day is about the great things women do every day. It serves to recognize the achievements and acknowledge the...

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WATCH: Capital Ideas, part 2 - Paddy Shows Ethan Canada’s Capital City of Ottawa, ON

Posted on: Monday, February 26, 2018

In Part 1, Ethan gave Paddy an Eagle-Eye view of the Potomac, the US river that runs through the capital of Washington D.C. Now they cross the border to explore the...

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Celebrating Valentine's Day with AnimatedValentines.com

Posted on: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! To share the love, we have fun, games and resources to download at...

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Blossoming Heart for Valentine's Day

Posted on: Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Kidoons Network is getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day! Make a lovely blossoming heart with kids at home or at school. For more Valentine's Day fun, video stories,...

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Rick Miller featured in EQ Magazine

Posted on: Monday, January 8, 2018

Several Canadian theatre solo creators, including Miller, are featured in the Winter 2018 issue of EQ Magazine. The interviews focus on why audiences and performers are...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas - A Christmas Message for you from Kidoons!

Posted on: Thursday, December 21, 2017

Watch your favourite Kidoons characters tell the classic poem " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - by Clement Clarke Moore - featuring the voices of Kidoons creative...

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Rick Miller and BOOM in Fort Langley, BC

Posted on: Friday, December 15, 2017

Rick Miller heads to the West Coast in January for 2 events. Thursday, January 11 – Arts Matter at the Langley Fine Arts School. Arts Matter is a speaker series hosted by...

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Animated Christmas - Free Holiday Videos & Crafts

Posted on: Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Your one-stop great family holiday fun! From awesome narrated and illustrated stories to games and very cool downloadable activities, there's enough fun stuff to keep your...

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Watch a Video Story! A Christmas Carol

Posted on: Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Kidoons brings you a Christmas Classic "A Christmas Carol" - originally written by Charles Dickens. This is a story of a bitter and grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge who hates...

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IN DEVELOPMENT: BOOM X, the 1970-1995 follow-up to BOOM

Posted on: Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Kidoons' Rick Miller is very excited to have jumped into BOOM X, the “GenX” follow-up to our hit show BOOM. It’s the second in a trilogy of solo multimedia performances,...

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Lest We Forget

Posted on: Thursday, November 9, 2017

Kidoons would like to ask everyone to take a moment of silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month to recognize all of the brave soldiers in...

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Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating this Halloween

Posted on: Friday, October 27, 2017

Here are some tricks to make your treats safer! Watch more videos and get downloadable activities on AnimatedHalloween.com Tip #1 This Halloween, see and be seen! Some...

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WATCH: ​Look Before You Leap! Grandfather Frog Meets Red, the Redside Dace

Posted on: Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Grandfather Frog is busy catching flies for dinner when one of them gets swallowed by a mysterious leaping creature. It’s a Redside Dace, the amazing little leaping fish...

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WATCH: Capital Ideas - Ethan Shows Paddy the U.S. Capital City of Washington, DC

Posted on: Friday, October 13, 2017

Our favourite Canadian beaver is sent back to Washington D.C. on a mission by Captain Nemo. Paddy is joined by Ethan Eagle, who tells him about the “twinning” of the...

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BOOM's design team wins a SATAward in Saskatoon!

Posted on: Thursday, October 5, 2017

Congrats to BOOM's David Leclerc and Bruno Matte for the SATAward for Outstanding Lighting Design, given by the Saskatoon theatre community, and sponsored by On The Boards...

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BOOM opens in Saskatoon

Posted on: Thursday, August 10, 2017

"An inventive, brilliantly executed piece of theatrical art... Miller takes the one-man show to places it’s never been" (Star Phoenix review) Rick Miller's BOOM is back on...

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3 Betty Mitchell Awards nominations for BOOM

Posted on: Thursday, July 13, 2017

After our sold-out run of BOOM at Theatre Calgary in October of 2016, the Kidoons/WYRD Productions team was delighted to hear that the show has received 3 Betty Mitchell...

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Asolo Rep to present World Premiere of JUNGLE BOOK

Posted on: Friday, June 30, 2017

BroadwayWorld.com: "Asolo Repertory Theatre announces its final production of its 2017-18 season: the world premiere of JUNGLE BOOK, a boldly re-imagined family friendly...

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Meet Serafín Falcón, as Captain Nemo

Posted on: Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Serafín Falcón plays Nemo, the architect and builder of the Nautilus in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, until July 1 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Where are you...

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A Nautilus Leak! Dr. Emily Hall of MOTE, on Coral Reef Ecosystems

Posted on: Thursday, June 22, 2017

This new episode in our "Nautilus Leaks" series was created in partnership with MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, in Sarasota, Florida. The Nautilus is rounding the...

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"Their steampunk spectacle is dazzling, hypnotic, immersive and very, very clever." - Sarasota Observer

Posted on: Monday, June 19, 2017

Multimedia, multisensory adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic immerses audiences in an oceanic experience. by: Marty Fugate June 17, 2017 Rick Miller and Craig Francis’...

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Saturday, June 17th Family Day at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Posted on: Friday, June 16, 2017

2pm performance with pre- and post-show activities Pre-show activities begin at 12:30pm Explorations of marine life, ecology, and storytelling fill the lobby, in...

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Meet Marcel Jeannin, as Ned Land

Posted on: Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Marcel Jeannin plays the tough, freedom-loving harpoonist in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, June 7 - July 1 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Where are you from?...

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"Take the plunge!" - Broadway World

Posted on: Monday, June 12, 2017

The staged version of TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is a playful theatrical adaptation of Jules Verne's 1954 classic movie by the same title. Jules Verne is...

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"Beautiful... Feels like a graphic novel come to life" - Bradenton Herald

Posted on: Monday, June 12, 2017

When the show begins at 7 p.m., you’re asked to leave your cell phone on and the play starts with an actor taking a selfie with the audience, you know from the get-go that...

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BOOM celebrates performance #300 at Thousand Islands Playhouse!

Posted on: Friday, June 9, 2017

The Kidoons/WYRD Production, created, directed and performed by Rick Miller, reached its 300th show on Tuesday, June 7th, after only 2 1/2 years on tour across Canada. The...

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Celebrating #WorldOceansDay

Posted on: Thursday, June 8, 2017

The future of our waterways, watersheds and ocean waters and habitat is in our hands. We encourage you to take action to preserve, conserve and protect. Meet the New...

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Meet Suzy Jane Hunt, as Professor Aronnax

Posted on: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Suzy Jane Hunt plays the brave and intelligent Professor Aronnax in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, June 7 - July 1 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Where are you from?...

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Great article in Bradenton Herald

Posted on: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Great article in Bradenton Herald about our Kidoons Network production at Asolo Repertory Theatre - Preview June 8th and opening night Friday June 9th!

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Air Bear! Buster Bear keeps the Cold War from Getting Hot!

Posted on: Monday, June 5, 2017

In this next episode of “Go West, Young Bear, A Buster Bear Adventure”, our hero is startled awake by an alarm siren, and a TV message announcing that a nuclear bomb has...

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Meet Brendan McMahon, as Jules

Posted on: Monday, June 5, 2017

Brendan McMahon plays the storyteller Jules, who takes us on a journey into his own version of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, June 7 - July 1 at Asolo Repertory...

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Craig Francis and Rick Miller visit Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota to Prepare The Show!

Posted on: Friday, June 2, 2017

Co-creators Rick Miller and Craig Francis met the amazing team in Sarasota for the Florida premiere of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea! The production by Kidoons and...

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20K in FLA! Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea @ Asolo Rep Theatre

Posted on: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Preview article in Herald-Tribune Our touring production of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea is about to get its Florida premiere, with a 4-week run at Asolo Repertory...

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BOOM open's TPI's 35 anniversary with a bang

Posted on: Sunday, May 28, 2017

"BOOM is Dynamite!" - Kingston Whig-Standard review. Rick Miller's BOOM is back on the road, with a three week run in beautiful Gananoque, ON, launching the 35th...

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Kidoons launches episode with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights!

Posted on: Friday, April 7, 2017

Kidoons has partnered with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on a fun episode of Topper that teaches about the importance of respecting others. In Winnipeg, Topper the...

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BOOM Springs Across Canada

Posted on: Wednesday, April 5, 2017

After 300 + Canadian shows in 2015-16, Rick Miller's BOOM is back on the road. We played Banff on March 11, Charlottetown on Mar 31, and now we head to Sudbury (April 7-8),...

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World Water Week with Ryerson University and Kidoons

Posted on: Friday, March 24, 2017

For World Water Week, Kidoons partnered with Ryerson Urban Water to create this video about how they're using big picture thinking to address big water challenges in big...

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World Water Day: WATCH 3 new Nautilus Leaks

Posted on: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Happy World Water Day! We're celebrating March 22 with 3 new Nautilus Leaks episodes for your family and classroom, as 3 renowned scientists – Imogen Coe, Don Mavinic, and...

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Posted on: Friday, March 17, 2017

It's March 17th and time to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day....feeling extra lucky? Saint Patrick was a Christian Missionary in Ireland in the years of the 400's! His legend...

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BOOM in Banff March 11

Posted on: Saturday, March 11, 2017

ONE NIGHT ONLY: BOOM at the Banff Centre, March 11th, 7:30pm. After a couple of months off, Kidoons is very excited to be hitting the road again with Rick Miller's solo...

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WATCH: We Can Bear-ly Contain It! - Ethan Eagle gives Buster Bear a Bird's-Eye View of the Inlet

Posted on: Thursday, February 23, 2017

In this next episode in Buster Bear’s Vancouver quest, Steve Adore fills Buster in on the importance of containers to shipping, and how the first containers EVER were...

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Time for love is almost here! Get in the mood for Valentines Day with AnimatedValentines.com

Posted on: Friday, February 10, 2017

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! To share the love, we have fun, games and resources to download at...

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WATCH: Arrested Development! Buster Bear’s Busted at The Vancouver Police Museum

Posted on: Monday, January 16, 2017

Buster finds himself locked up! He's in a jail cel, and robot officer RU-Safe-2 is charging him with every crime in Vancouver's History. Buster's been framed by the villain...

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Rick and Craig's Excellent APAP Adventures!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

We came, we saw, we sold our shows! Craig Francis and Rick Miller, the creative directors of Kidoons, spent Jan 6-9 2017 at the APAP Conference in New York City's Midtown...

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Kidoons Onstage at APAP!

Posted on: Friday, December 23, 2016

Kidoons and WYRD Productions will be at APAP January 7-9 in New York with 3 amazing shows for any Performing Arts Centre: an award-winning solo show, a sensational family...

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WATCH: Life is a Highway! Buster Bear Travels to Burrard Inlet's North Shore

Posted on: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

In this next episode of “Go West, Young Bear, A Buster Bear Adventure”, Captain Nemo sends Buster on a quest around Vancouver. He gets zapped onto the SeaBus, en route to...

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Have you 'dressed' your Christmas tree yet?

Posted on: Thursday, December 15, 2016

In some parts of the world families set up Christmas trees in their homes. Make your own design with Kidoons' very own Fir Tree! Play this joyful drag and drop dress up...

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Get Your Christmas Groove on with Kidoons

Posted on: Thursday, December 15, 2016

Do you have a post turkey coma or Christmas fever? It's never too early to enjoy some Christmas cheer. Kidoons has got plenty of it at TwelveDaysofChristmas.ca.

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BOB WASHINGTON, "Voice of K-Tel", Has Passed.

Posted on: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Kidoons was saddened to hear about the passing of Bob Washington in December of 2016, after several months of dealing with cancer. Bob came to see our show BOOM on January...

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Thanksgiving class activities for your students!

Posted on: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Hey teachers! We've prepared some interesting Thanksgiving-themed class activities you might be interested in doing with your students this year. Take a look!

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The true meaning of Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Don't forget what Thanksgiving is REALLY about…no, not the food! The thanks and appreciation we have to give. Let our friend Paddy the Beaver tell you a story about Ryder...

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The Story of The Original Thanksgiving

Posted on: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Do you know the history of American Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving was a real event in America in 1621. On this day four Pilgrim women and two girls made Thanksgiving dinner...

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For November 11: Rick Miller reads "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

Posted on: Friday, November 11, 2016

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. It has become the symbol of Remembrance Day together with the red poppy, to honour...

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Mrs. Carter, The New Victory Theater Ghost

Posted on: Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The New Victory Theater in Times Square is one of the oldest theaters in New York. It's also haunted! While Kidoons was at there, we sat down with Colleen Davis, the...

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The Original story of Halloween VIDEO!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Did you know that things we do to celebrate Halloween started over 500 years BC? A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were...

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"*****" (Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun) BOOM Reviews and Stories

Posted on: Saturday, October 15, 2016

"BOOM is a stunning achievement, whether you connect with it as a history lesson, a love story or both. It’s a show that stars and ends, not with a whimper, but with...

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BOOM's back where it began! @Theatre Calgary, Oct 11-29 2016.

Posted on: Friday, October 14, 2016

In January of 2014, BOOM was performed in front of a live audience for the first time, as part of the High Performance Rodeo presented by Theatre Calgary and One Yellow...

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Live from New York: Rave Reviews for 20Kshow's Off-Broadway debut!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The reviews from NY are pouring in... Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, co-created by Kidoons' Craig Francis and Rick Miller, is an Off-Broadway hit! “MAGICAL! A...

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"MAGICAL!... JAW-DROPPING!..." (NY Times review for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea)

Posted on: Monday, October 3, 2016

"Theatergoers, there’s no need to pack scuba gear or even a snorkel mask to plunge into the ocean deep. In Craig Francis and Rick Miller’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under...

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Back to School 2016: The Best Way to Learn About Our World!

Posted on: Sunday, August 28, 2016

Teachers and moms love Kidoons online videos as they're FREE, fun, and on a safe network! Join our animated characters as they travel to real places to solve mysteries for...

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WATCH: Gateway to the Seaway - Jerry Muskrat Feels Superior At the Port of Thunder Bay

Posted on: Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Jerry and Snappy imagine themselves being buried in quicksand, but Topper the Topmost Mouse shakes them out of the fantasy. They’re actually in the cargo hold of a bulk...

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WATCH: A Tail of Two Cities: Jerry Muskrat Visits The Thunder Bay Museum

Posted on: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Jerry’s walking down Donald Street East in Thunder Bay, searching for another gear on Captain Nemo’s mission. He jumps back in time at Thunder Bay Museum, where he relives...

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BOOM wins Sterling Award in Edmonton.

Posted on: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

In a lovely cap to 2015-16, where BOOM toured across Canada for 251 performances, Kidoons/WYRD were proud to accept a Sterling Award in Edmonton for Best Multimedia Design....

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On July 1 we're celebrating Canada Day!

Posted on: Thursday, June 30, 2016

Being in Canada, Kidoons Network is especially proud to join in the Canada Day celebrations! In history, this day marks the joining of the British North American colonies...

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WATCH: Journey to Belonging - Billy Mink in the Immigration Hall at Pier 21

Posted on: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

In this next "Maritime Mink" Adventure, Captain Nemo sends Billy Mink to the Canadian Immigration Hall, inside Halifax's Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Fresh...

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Happy Father's Day!

Posted on: Saturday, June 18, 2016

This weekend we celebrate all fathers and father figures in our lives. Thank you for being there every day with the love and guidance we need. For Father's Day fun visit:...

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WATCH: Honey, I Shrunk the Bear! - Buster Buzzes Through the Victoria Bug Zoo

Posted on: Tuesday, May 31, 2016

In this next Buster Bear adventure, Buster follows Bumbles Bee into the Victoria Bug Zoo. Still under the effects of Captain Nemo's shrinking ray, Buster interacts with...

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WATCH: Mink Jet! - Billy Mink Visits the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum

Posted on: Friday, May 27, 2016

This next adventure in Billy Mink's "Maritime Mink" web series finds him in the cockpit of CF-104 Starfighter airplane, at the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum in Halifax....

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Hey Canada! Get ready to celebrate Victoria Day on Monday, May 23

Posted on: Friday, May 20, 2016

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25 in honour of the birthdays of both Queen Victoria and the current monarch of Canada....

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TFO 24.7: Rick Miller découvre des francophones à Vancouver

Posted on: Monday, May 9, 2016

L'artiste multidisciplinaire Rick Miller est en tournée partout au Canada pour présenter son spectacle BOOM. De passage à Vancouver, il cherche pour une culture des...

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This Sunday is Mother's Day!

Posted on: Friday, May 6, 2016

Get ready to celebrate Mother's Day on May 8th! It's a day to show your love and appreciation for mothers and mother figures. Did you know that in US and Canada this...

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WATCH: Topmost Ship! Billy and Topper Chart a Course Aboard the Acadia

Posted on: Friday, April 29, 2016

This next adventure in Billy Mink's "Maritime Mink" web series has him pop in a trunk aboard the CSS Acadia at Halifax's Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. With the help of...

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4 weeks of BOOM in Winnipeg's RMTC

Posted on: Friday, April 29, 2016

BOOM, the most presented new work in Canada, ends its 2015-2016 season at Winnipeg's Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, with a 4-week stint from April 28 - May 21 2016. By end...

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Happy Earth Day! We're #Rooting4Trees

Posted on: Friday, April 22, 2016

April 22nd is Earth Day! This is the third year that Kidoons has worked with Earth Day Canada on its Ecokids educational program and campaigns. This year, our own Chatterer...

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BOOM in Montreal: "An explosion of sound, vision and song!"

Posted on: Friday, March 25, 2016

"For almost two hours, Miller powers through 25 years and some hundred voices… All the while he perfectly calibrates his performance with a truly dazzling cascade of...

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Kidoons Easter Fun with AnimatedEaster.com

Posted on: Friday, March 25, 2016

Fun holiday videos and activities including easy to follow print outs on how to make one of a kind Easter eggs. The creativity page print outs are easy to use for holiday...

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Posted on: Thursday, March 17, 2016

It's March 17th and time to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day....feeling extra lucky? Saint Patrick was a Christian Missionary in Ireland in the years of the 400's! His legend...

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea soars in London!

Posted on: Saturday, March 12, 2016

"GRIPPING! One of the most visually engaging and creatively dynamic presentations to grace the stage in ages!" - Jay Menard, The Beat Magazine - London Free Press preview...

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Today is International Women's Day!

Posted on: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Today is International Women's Day! This special day is celebrated on March 8th and is about the great things women do every day. Who is a great woman in your life? Why not...

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WATCH: As the White Herns! Jerry visits Whitehern Historic House & Garden in Hamilton

Posted on: Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Jerry Muskrat is walking while on the phone with his mother (bad idea, Jerry!) when he literally stumbles onto the grounds of Whitehern Historic House & Garden National...

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BOOM at the NAC in Ottawa, Feb 24-Mar 12

Posted on: Friday, February 26, 2016

BOOM's 16-month Canadian mega-tour moves to Ottawa, with a 3-week run at the National Arts Centre, from Feb 24 - Mar 12 2016. After stints in Toronto, London, Victoria,...

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BOOM Heritage Moment, Feb 15, 1965: The Canadian Flag!

Posted on: Monday, February 15, 2016

It was 51 years ago today that Canada unveiled its national flag! Over 3,000 designs were considered: and on the final choice there were originally 3 maple leaves (French,...

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Time for love is almost here! Get in the mood for Valentines Day with AnimatedValentines.com

Posted on: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Are you excited for Valentine's Day on February 14th? Everyone at Kidoons Network sure is! To share the love, we have fun, games and resources to download at...

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Gong Hey Fat Choy! Happy Year of the Fire Monkey!

Posted on: Saturday, February 6, 2016

Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Hey Fat Choy...or Gong xi fa cai if you're speaking Mandarin! Clean the house well on Sunday, New Year's Eve. You will sweep all the old junk...

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WATCH: Buster's Vancouver Mission Launch! - Rick Miller Bumps into Buster Bear at Port Metro Vancouver

Posted on: Saturday, February 6, 2016

Rick Miller, co-creative director of Kidoons, pops into Port Metro Vancouver, fresh from his BOOM run with Arts Club Theatre and the PuSh Festival. He gives us a quick...

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WATCH: A Nautilus Leak! Hal Whitehead on Whales and Ocean Sounds

Posted on: Thursday, February 4, 2016

This new episode in our "Nautilus Leaks" series was created in partnership with the Whitehead Lab of Cetacean Research at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS....

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BOOM Reviews and Stories from Vancouver

Posted on: Sunday, January 24, 2016

The reviews are in for BOOM's 5 week run in Vancouver, at PuSh/Arts Club (Granville Island stage), to Feb 13 2016. “A MIRACULOUS mirage… solo tour-de-force. Miller is a...

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WATCH: A Nautilus Leak! Dr. Eva Pip on Water Quality and Plastic Bottles

Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2016

This new episode in our "Nautilus Leaks" series was created in partnership with the Dr. Eva Pip and the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, MB. From the library of the...

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BOOM coming soon to Montreal!

Posted on: Sunday, January 17, 2016

BOOM, the most presented new work in Canada, explodes into the Segal Centre from March 20th - April 10th, 2016. After runs in Toronto, London, Victoria, Edmonton,...

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WATCH: Vault of Genius - Jerry Breaks into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Posted on: Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Using Nemo's secret code, super-spy Jerry Muskrat breaks through a vault door and steps into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in London, Ontario. There, he discovers how...

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TFO 24.7 à Halifax: Rick Miller recherche les acadiens

Posted on: Monday, January 11, 2016

L'artiste multidisciplinaire Rick Miller est en tournée partout au Canada pour présenter son spectacle BOOM. De passage à Halifax, ou ses ancêtres se sont établis dans le...

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BOOM in Vancouver, Jan 14-Feb 13 2016.

Posted on: Sunday, January 10, 2016

BOOM kicks off 2016 with a 5-week run at PuSh/Arts Club (Granville Island stage), Jan 14-Feb 13 2016. After 2015 runs in Toronto, London, Victoria, Edmonton, Whitehorse,...

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WATCH: A Nautilus Leak! Professor Boris Worm and Ocean Ecosystems

Posted on: Friday, December 18, 2015

This new episode in our "Nautilus Leaks" series was created in partnership with the Worm Lab (Department of Biology) at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. From the...

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"Make A Splash!" contest displayed at Toronto City Hall

Posted on: Tuesday, December 15, 2015

In the Spring of 2015, the City of Toronto's LiveGreen program partnered with Kidoons and RBC Blue Water Project on the "Make A Splash!" contest. Students across the city...

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Happy BOOM-ing Holidays from Kidoons!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 15, 2015

BOOM explodes into Vancouver's PuSh Festival @ Arts Club Granville Island Stage. Jan 13- Feb 13 2016. Come see Canada's most popular new play, in the heart of an 18-month...

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TFO 24.7 à Whitehorse: Rick Miller recherche les franco-yukonnais

Posted on: Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Rick Miller continue sa tournée de BOOM au Canada! Dans cette capsule, il est à la recherche de francophones à Whitehorse. Y a-t-il une grande communauté? Rick fait le tour...

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Get Your Christmas Groove on with Kidoons

Posted on: Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Do you have a post turkey coma or Christmas fever? It's never too early to enjoy some Christmas cheer. Kidoons has got plenty of it at Animated Christmas. Visit the...

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Kidoons is National, Onstage and Online

Posted on: Saturday, November 14, 2015

From coast to coast to coast, from Victoria to Whitehorse to Halifax, Kidoons is entertaining Canadian audiences in more ways than ever! ONSTAGE: BOOM is the most...

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Kidoons on TV! French episodes on TFO 24.7

Posted on: Thursday, November 12, 2015

Rick Miller is on a cross-Canada tour with his show BOOM. In this funny vox-pop vidéo (in French, as seen on TFO 24.7 and TFO.org), Rick sets out to find Franco-Albertans...

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TFO 24.7 à Edmonton: Rick Miller recherche les franco-albertains

Posted on: Wednesday, November 11, 2015

L'artiste multidisciplinaire Rick Miller est en tournée partout au Canada pour présenter son spectacle BOOM. De passage à Edmonton, il recherche, dans ce vox pop...

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For November 11: Rick Miller reads "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

Posted on: Friday, November 6, 2015

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. It has become the symbol of Remembrance Day together with the red poppy, to honour...

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Kidoons at Ontario Tourism's Ontario Celebration Zone

Posted on: Friday, November 6, 2015

This summer at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games, audiences and tourists were treated to episodes of Kidoons' Jerry Muskrat series on the outdor screens at Ontario...

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Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special

Posted on: Thursday, November 5, 2015

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special for Nov. 11th! This month, let's all take a moment to remember the brave people that have served our country! Kidoons Network has a...

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The Original story of Halloween VIDEO!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Did you know that things we do to celebrate Halloween started over 500 years BC? A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were...

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BOOM in Halifax!

Posted on: Thursday, October 22, 2015

After big runs in Victoria and Edmonton (with a whip through Whitehorse), the Kidoons/WYRD multimedia show BOOM heads to the other Canadian coast. Rick Miller's previous...

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Boo! Extra Special Halloween Greetings from Kidoons

Posted on: Thursday, October 22, 2015

Halloween is approaching and Kidoons Network is here to get your kids in the spirit! We invite you, your kids or students to visit AnimatedHalloween.com for some fun...

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Kidoons is in Whitehorse, Yukon!

Posted on: Saturday, October 17, 2015

We had an amazing time Thanksgiving week in Whitehorse. Kidoons and WYRD Productions' BOOM played 3 shows at the Yukon Arts Centre, with standing ovations for Rick Miller!...

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It's Thanksgiving in Canada on October 12!

Posted on: Friday, October 9, 2015

The long weekend is almost here and we hope you have an awesome one. Eat lots of turkey on the 12th of October and don't forget to thank everyone who matters to you! For...

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WATCH: The Sinking of the Algoma - Jerry Muskrat takes a dive into Lake Superior

Posted on: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Jerry Muskrat is on his raft with Snappy, pretending to be the Captain of a ship in a storm. He spots a message in a bottle. It's from Captain Nemo, inviting Jerry to the...

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WATCH: Buster's BOOM-ing Edmonton Debut! - Rick Miller Introduces Buster Bear at the Citadel Theatre

Posted on: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Rick Miller, creative director of Kidoons, speaks to us from Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton, where his solo show BOOM is launching the 50th anniversary season of the...

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Citadel's 50th anniversary kicks off with a BOOM!

Posted on: Thursday, September 24, 2015

Rick Miller and his Kidoons/WYRD team are delighted to be in Edmonton for the launch of the 50th anniversary season at The Citadel Theatre. For the next 3 weeks, we'll be...

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WATCH: Make a Splash! Grandfather Frog joins a group of RCS students at Toronto's Humber River

Posted on: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Grandfather Frog pops up at the Humber River in Toronto, one of his favourite local splash pads. Students from Ryerson Community School tell him all the things they love to...

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Raves for BOOM at the Belfry!

Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2015

"Nothing short of brilliant! Miller — working with a terrific team — has managed to meld theatre and technology in an exciting, innovative manner that delights and, on...

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BOOM opens The Belfry's 40th Anniversary Season

Posted on: Thursday, August 6, 2015

Kidoons and WYRD Productions' hit show BOOM kicks off its big 2015-16 Canadian tour with a 3-week run at The Belfry Theatre in Victoria, BC. This is the first show in the...

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Rave reviews for 20Kshow world premiere!

Posted on: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

"OUTSTANDING! An entertaining two acts of multimedia magic! If you want an adventure on the high seas with all the high tech trimmings, then take the family to Miller’s...

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WATCH: “Sunken Treasures” Jerry Muskrat and Captain Nemo at the Shipwrecks of the Hamilton and Scourge

Posted on: Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Jerry Muskrat drifts from Hamilton to Saint-Catharines and finds he is above a Canadian National Historic site. At the bottom of Lake Ontario is the shipwreck sites of the...

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Calling all Earth Flag Heroes! Register now and win!

Posted on: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Earth Day Canada is looking for volunteers (people like you!) from across Canada to help us collect signatures for the 2015 Earth Flag in their local community throughout...

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World Oceans Day today June 8th!

Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2015

June 8th we celebrate World Oceans Day! This day is declared by the United Nations at the urging of Canada to protect our greatest resource of oxygen and food supply. World...

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BOOM en français au Carrefour à QC!

Posted on: Saturday, May 30, 2015

BOOM, the most popular new show in Canada, premiered in French at Le Carrefour International de Théâtre, Quebec City's premiere arts festival. May 28-30 2015. Read the...

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WATCH: “A Very Im-Port-ant Person” Jerry Meets Steve Adore at the Port of Oshawa

Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015

Jerry meets Steve Adore, a longshoreman who takes him through his job at the Port of Oshawa, the only seaway-depth harbour on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Montreal....

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Hey Canada! Get ready to celebrate Victoria Day on Monday, May 18

Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2015

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25 in honour of the birthdays of both Queen Victoria and the current monarch of Canada (our...

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Tickets now on sale for 20K World Premiere! Rick Miller to guest star as Captain Nemo!

Posted on: Friday, May 8, 2015

Don't miss Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea's World Premiere, July 11-15 2015 at Daniels Spectrum in Toronto. 5 shows only! Limited seating, so order your tickets...

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WATCH: "The Battery Hero" Guest Starring Battery Bob

Posted on: Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Previously on Paddy The Beaver: someone mysteriously cleaned up Paddy’s pile of used-up batteries! Who is the Battery Hero? In this conclusion to our 4-part Battery Hero...

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Mother's Day Craft: White Carnations

Posted on: Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 10th! Have you got the perfect gift yet? Did you know that Mother's Day was started by Anna Jarvis who thought of the idea that...

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This #EarthDay join Paddy on his "Eco Builder!" adventure!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Join Paddy The Beaver as he makes things, and discovers about how the things we build interact with waterways, nature and ecology, in his series "Eco Builder!" Watch the...

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Earth Day Fact #2 - Take the Earth Day Every Day Challenge!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Help to keep the air we breathe cleaner: carpool with friends or use public transport! Did you know, that one bus: • Carries as many people as 40 cars • Keeps 168 tons of...

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Congratulations to our EARTH DAY Battery Hero Winner Demetrios!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015

This Earth Day, think about how you can reduce waste, like recycling your dead batteries. We were thrilled to receive over 750 design submissions for the "EcoKids Battery...

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Get ready for Earth Day on April 22! Fact #1

Posted on: Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Earth Day is an annual event held worldwide to inspire awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. Celebrated on April 22nd all around the world, Earth Day is a...

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Long Easter weekend is here!

Posted on: Friday, April 3, 2015

Cute bunnies, chocolate eggs and blooming flowers...it's a real Easter celebration on KIDOONS! This long weekend is a great time to visit your friends and family and join...

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April Fools' Day!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Great day to play practical jokes and harmless pranks on your friends, family and neighbours! Go nuts! Your victims “April Fools” are not only expecting them, but might...

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Animated Easter is filled with fresh ideas for classrooms filled with Easter spirits!

Posted on: Monday, March 30, 2015

Fun brainy holiday activities include easy to follow print outs on how to make one of a kind Easter eggs. The creativity page print outs are easy to use for holiday arts...

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WATCH: "The Big Pile" Who is the Battery Hero?

Posted on: Friday, March 20, 2015

Now that Paddy understands how batteries work, he changes the batteries in his drill and saw, and continues building his dam. He's very busy building his dam – literally as...

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For World Water Day, "Make A Splash!"

Posted on: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Calling all Toronto students & teachers – Make a Splash! Kidoons is partnered with The City of Toronto's Live Green program and RBC Blue Water Project on a super new...

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WATCH: What Is A Battery? An Ecology Science Toon

Posted on: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Meanwhile, on board the Nautilus, it's time for a Science Toon with Dr. N and Fulgur! Many things, from clocks to tools to phones to computers to cars and parts of planes,...

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Kidoons!

Posted on: Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Erin go Bragh! Our Lepre-Kidoons hope all your wishes come true, and that you find the pot of gold at the end of YOUR rainbow! To celebrate this awesome holiday we've added...

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WATCH: Jerry hitches a ride on a giant Laker and into the busy Port of Hamilton.

Posted on: Friday, March 13, 2015

Jerry's Great Lakes Adventure takes him to the far west of Lake Ontario, and the giant bay that is The Port of Hamilton! At the far west of Lake Ontario, Jerry hitches a...

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WATCH: Part 2 of "The Big Hub" Jerry at the Port of Hamilton

Posted on: Monday, March 2, 2015

Jerry's Great Lakes Adventure takes him to the far west of Lake Ontario, and the giant bay that is The Port of Hamilton!At the far west of Lake Ontario, Jerry hitches a...

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Two days left to enter the EcoKids #BatteryHeroArtContest!

Posted on: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

EcoKids has partnered with Call2Recycle and the Kidoons Network to host a fun new contest for students in Canada, grades K-8. The EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest is an...

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Gong Hey Fat Choy! It's the Year of the Goat!

Posted on: Thursday, February 19, 2015

Today we're celebrating the Chinese New Year - the 4712th Chinese year to be exact! This day is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year...

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On the 270th Birthday of Alessandro Volta, a 4-episode "batteries" story arc launches on Paddy The Beaver series

Posted on: Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Alessandro Volta officially invented the battery in 1800. Today, in partnership with Earth Day Canada's Ecokids program and the Not-for-Profit Call2Recycle battery...

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WATCH: Jerry hitches a ride on a giant Laker and into the busy Port of Hamilton.

Posted on: Thursday, February 12, 2015

Jerry's Great Lakes Adventure takes him to the far west of Lake Ontario, and the giant bay that is The Port of Hamilton! At the far west of Lake Ontario, Jerry hitches a...

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Madison Rabbit™ website presents a Valentine special “Wedding Dress Up”

Posted on: Thursday, February 12, 2015

Madison Rabbit is getting married to Ryder Rabbit, and what a perfect time to be a bride – the sun is shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky! Design a beautiful wedding...

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Candy Hearts! A Valentine Special from Animated Valentines™

Posted on: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Valentine's Day is coming soon, it is the holiday of love, romance, and games! Here's a gift - a box of sweet Valentine candy hearts - with a twist! Each pair of heart...

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Happy Groundhog Day!

Posted on: Monday, February 2, 2015

Today is the Groundhog Day! It all started very long time ago in Europe when people believed that the badger had the power to predict the coming of spring. This tradition...

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EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest!

Posted on: Friday, January 23, 2015

EcoKids has partnered with Call2Recycle and the Kidoons Network to host a fun new contest for students in Canada, grades K-8. The EcoKids Battery Hero Art Contest is an...

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WATCH: Chatterer Meets An Arborist

Posted on: Thursday, January 22, 2015

Who's that figure lurking in the trees? It's an Arborist! Chatterer discovers that there is a whole job dedicated to looking after trees and shrubs. The Arborist is like a...

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BOOM Opens Tonight!

Posted on: Thursday, January 15, 2015

See @Rick Miller in the KDOONS / WYRD Production BOOM presented by Mirvish at Panasonic Theatre starting tonight, Jan. 15! Don't miss boomtheshow.com. "BOOM a can't-miss...

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WATCH: Summer of Love: Jerry Muskrat at Expo 67

Posted on: Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Jerry Muskrat finds himself in Montreal, and stuck in a time-loop! Jumping back to Expo 67, Jerry experiences Montreal in 1967, and the most successful World's Fair in...

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Happy New Year's Eve from Kidoons – welcome 2015!

Posted on: Wednesday, December 31, 2014

From all of us Kidoons to all of you kids, we wish you a healthy and exciting New Year's Eve! Thanks for having fun with us through 2014, and we have lots more stories and...

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8 Days till Christmas! Have you dressed-up Santa today?

Posted on: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Did you know that Santa Claus is portrayed many different ways in cultures all around the world? Different cultures envision Santa in different clothes, different colors,...

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12 Days till Christmas! Today Let's Craft Something!

Posted on: Friday, December 12, 2014

Yey! It's our favourite time of the year! After all the fun and games in the snow we get to come inside get a cup of hot chocolate and make something cool and beautiful to...

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Christmas games!

Posted on: Monday, December 8, 2014

It's never too early to enjoy some Christmas cheer. KIDOONS has got plenty of it at Animated Christmas.Visit the Animated Christmas™ website and turn up the heat on your...

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16 days till Christmas! Get Your Christmas Groove on AnimatedSantaClaus.com

Posted on: Monday, December 8, 2014

Kidoons has the Christmas volume turned up! Warm up by bustin' out a move. Kidoons is 'rockin around the Christmas tree" to some of the holiday favorites like 12 Days of...

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22 Days Until Christmas! Meanwhile check out our littlest fir tree EVER!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

What exactly is a fir tree? A fir tree is what we call a Christmas tree. They come in all sizes big and small. KIDOONS bets you've never seen one as small like this...

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WATCH: Mysterious Mission: Jerry Muskrat Meets Captain Nemo

Posted on: Friday, November 28, 2014

Jerry Muskrat gets sucked back in time to meet Captain Nemo on board his submarine The Nautilus! Captain Nemo sends him on a secret mission. The Nautilus is the invention...

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Join Earth Day Canada at the public screening of Project Wild Thing on November 26th in Toronto!

Posted on: Thursday, November 20, 2014

What might happen if a generation becomes completely disconnected from the outdoors and the natural world? Earth Day Canada proudly presents PROJECT WILD THING, a funny and...

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Thanksgiving class activities for your students!

Posted on: Friday, November 14, 2014

Hey teachers! Canadian Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We've prepared some interesting Thanksgiving-themed class activities you might be interested in doing with...

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The true meaning of Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Thursday, November 13, 2014

Don't forget what Thanksgiving is REALLY about…no, not the food! The thanks and appreciation we have to give. Let our friend Paddy the Beaver tell you a story about Ryder...

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The Story of The Original Thanksgiving

Posted on: Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Do you know the history of American Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving was a real event in America in 1621. On this day four Pilgrim women and two girls made Thanksgiving dinner...

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The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month

Posted on: Tuesday, November 11, 2014

KIDOONS would like to ask everyone to take a moment of silence. At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month it is respectful to take a moment for all...

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Join our festival of fun-ness!

Posted on: Sunday, November 9, 2014

Kidoons is getting ready for yet another wonderful Thanksgiving. This is one of our favorite holidays. There's beautiful colors and tasty food. Our holiday keeps getting...

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Celebrate Remembrance Day/Veterans' Day with KIDOONS on November 11

Posted on: Friday, November 7, 2014

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The story goes that, that after witnessing the funeral of a fellow soldier, he felt...

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Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special

Posted on: Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special for Nov. 11th! This month, let's all take a moment to remember the brave people that have served our country! Kidoons Network has a...

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Trick or Treat Tip #4

Posted on: Thursday, October 30, 2014

Power Up! Don't trick or treat on an empty stomach – have a spooky dinner or a monster healthy snack first Watch full video

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An Evening With A Cause!

Posted on: Friday, October 24, 2014

We would like to invite you to An Evening With a Cause, by Twist Catering in support of Alli's Journey. Join us on Thursday October 30, 2014, 6:30-9:30pm, for an evening...

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Halloween Craft: Spooky Friends

Posted on: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Spooky and cute, these halloween friends will add some hair-raising vibe to your home's Halloween decor! All you need is couple of plastic cups and crafts paper. For all...

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Trick or Treat Tip #3

Posted on: Friday, October 17, 2014

Time It Out! Wear a watch you can see in the dark so you're home before you turn into a pumpkin - not that there's anything wrong with that! Trip or Treat! Cut any long...

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Origins of Halloween Fact #2

Posted on: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The night of Halloween started with the ancient Celtic festival which is called Samhain. It's spelled "Sam-hain" but pronounced "sah-win". Samhain was a festival. It...

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WATCH: Jerry Looks At The Sunny Side (featuring Chatterer The Red Squirrel)

Posted on: Friday, October 10, 2014

Jerry Muskrat needs to refuel, so he gets a special food delivery at Sunnyside Beach in Toronto. Chatterer the Red Squirrel races through High Park to collect the park's...

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It's Thanksgiving in Canada on October 13!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

The long weekend is almost here and we hope you have an awesome one. Eat lots of turkey on the 13th of October and don't forget to thank everyone who matters to you! For...

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Origins of Halloween Fact #1

Posted on: Monday, October 6, 2014

Halloween is celebrated on the night of October 31st. A long time ago, October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The Celts were tribes of people living across...

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Trick or Treat Tip #2

Posted on: Friday, October 3, 2014

Look Before You Treat. Make sure you can see to the sides from your costume's EYES - sometimes face painting is more fun! Watch full video

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WATCH: Jerry Muskrat goes to Gananoque, “Gateway to The Thousand Islands”!

Posted on: Friday, October 3, 2014

Jerry sets up camp on a tiny rock that turns out to be the smallest of the Thousand Islands! Instead of spending the night on the tiny island, Jerry decides to go have fun...

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Trick or Treat Tip #1

Posted on: Wednesday, October 1, 2014

This Halloween, see and be seen! Some part of your costume should be bright and reflective! Walk A Mile In Your Shoes. Make sure you have shoes that fit to walk in - even...

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Kidoons Craft: Beautiful Fall Tree

Posted on: Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Fall is upon us and we love it. Trees are preparing for the winter by shutting down their "food production" (photosynthesis) and chrolophil, chemical that gives leaves that...

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WATCH: Jerry Muskrat discovers Cobourg!

Posted on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Jerry paddles West into Lake Ontario, the Great Lakes gateway, and... what is this place with the big sandy beach? Jerry is going to swim and find out! Could it be...

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What's a pirate's favorite letter? ARRRRRRRRR!

Posted on: Friday, September 19, 2014

Ahoy, me hearties: did ye know that September 19th be Talk Like A Pirate Day? This is the perfect day to practice yer sea shanties, pepper yer speech with pirate talk, and...

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WATCH: Buster Bear Arrives in Revelstoke, BC!

Posted on: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

WATCH the video: Buster Bear went over the mountain, and arrived at the town on the river's bend that he had seen from above...What is this town nestled in the mountains of...

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Breaking News: Jerry Muskrat to visit the Great Lakes!

Posted on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014

WATCH Animazia news anchor Howard Molehill's interview with Jerry Muskrat, the resolute rodent who has resourcefully rendered a raft and will row the river route to reach...

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Good to know: Mrs. Quack in "Quackarazzi"

Posted on: Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Have you ever heard about bird-watching? It's a favourite hobby for millions of people; it helps to get you closer to nature, learn more about birds and their daily...

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Storytime Fun: Leaping Match

Posted on: Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Storytime Fun: Leaping Match a retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. Great for Kids and Teens of all ages, for School Time or any time. Who would win a...

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Good to know: "What Is A Battery?": An Ecology Science Toon

Posted on: Monday, August 25, 2014

Many things, from tools to phones to computers to cars and parts of planes, run on batteries for electricity. In today's "Good to know" section we'll visit Dr. N at the...

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Let's Talk: Let's talk about dreams...

Posted on: Thursday, August 21, 2014

Quick inspirational video for all the girls out there! For the next career day at school you can tell who you REALY dream to be. Who said the sky was the limit? ;)

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Storytime Fun: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes and Silly Times Part 1

Posted on: Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Settle down and get ready for some Rhymes! Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. Do you think you know them all? Let's see... Watch the first part of the Nursery Rhymes video and...

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Storytime Fun: Paul Banyan in "Flapjack Frenzy"

Posted on: Friday, August 15, 2014

Our all-time favorite character from Animated Tall Tales comes to live in this funny video tall-tale of Paul Banyan in "Flapjack Frenzy". Mmmm flapjacks! Get to...

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Good to Know: Invasive Species: What is a Round Goby?

Posted on: Tuesday, August 12, 2014

The round goby is invading Canada's Great Lakes water in the east: did you know they can lay 5,000 eggs, SIX times a year? That's a lot of goby! They came from Eastern...

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BOOM Heritage Moment: Canadian Money

Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2014

Who is that on Canada's money? No, the other side! Funny video with bite-sized facts about Canadian Money presented by BOOM Heritage Moment and the Loon.

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Good to know: Paddy the Beaver in "The Big Oyster"

Posted on: Monday, August 4, 2014

One day Paddy the Beaver left his lodge, and travelled to New York to visit his cousin Sofia. She took him to a restaurant down by the harbor. They shared a plate of...

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Good to know this holiday weekend: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BEAVER

Posted on: Friday, August 1, 2014

The first weekend in August is a long weekend holiday most of Canada: take a moment to think about the national animal: the beaver! In today's "Good to know" section we...

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Happy holiday weekend Canada!

Posted on: Friday, August 1, 2014

Statutory holiday in British Columbia (BC Day), New Brunswick (New Brunswick Day), Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Day), Alberta (Heritage Day),...

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One month left before back to school - time for fun!

Posted on: Friday, August 1, 2014

This year Kidoons Network has many great bite-sized learning and fun bits to get you in the mood school. Our “Back to School” extravaganza starts now! Stay tuned…...

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Three Little Pigs - Video Story Part 1

Posted on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Do you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals? This is a story of a very smart pig, and two very dumb ones! Which is why KIDOONS thinks that the other two should...

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Happy Independence Day America!

Posted on: Friday, July 4, 2014

Special shout-out to all our friends in the United States: Happy Independence Day America! Take your celebrations outside, enjoy the sun, have a picnic. We wish you a...

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On July 1 we're celebrating Canada Day!

Posted on: Monday, June 30, 2014

Being in Canada, Kidoons Network is especially proud to join in the Canada Day celebrations! In history, this day marks the joining of the British North American colonies...

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We have a talking cat in a cape and boots!

Posted on: Monday, June 2, 2014

The Story of Puss in Boots, Part 1: Clothes for Kitties The first part of the tale of this not so ordinary cat Puss in Boots brings tons of laughter for everyone! Gus is...

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World Oceans Day on June 8th

Posted on: Sunday, June 1, 2014

June 8th we celebrate World Oceans Day! This day is declared by the United Nations at the urging of Canada to protect our greatest resource of oxygen and food supply. World...

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Goldilocks is back and the tale is more hair-rising than before!

Posted on: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Goldilocks and little Bearnice are celebrating their special day with the relaunched version of this classic tale. The Kidoons™ Network has added a 2 part Video story with...

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Monday May 26th is the Memorial Day in USA!

Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Last Monday of May is the Memorial Day in USA! This holiday originated after the American Civil War to commemorate soldiers who died in the Civil War, later on it was...

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Mother's Day Craft: White Carnations

Posted on: Friday, May 9, 2014

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday! Have you got the perfect gift yet? Did you know that Mother's Day was started by Anna Jarvis who thought of the idea that mothers...

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Game: Little Red Riding Hood in "Mother's Big Party!"

Posted on: Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Little Red Riding Hood decided to surprise her mom on Mother's Day with a surprise party. The guests have been invited, the house decorated, and the gifts bought but Little...

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Celebrate Mother's Day with stories, games, activities and more!

Posted on: Friday, May 2, 2014

Get ready to celebrate Mother's Day on May 11th! It's a day to show your love and appreciation for mothers and mother figures.  Did you know that in US and Canada this...

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Get ready to celebrate #EarthDay on April 22

Posted on: Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Earth Day is an annual event held worldwide to inspire awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. It was originally held on the annual celebration of the March...

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March 29, Celebrate Earth Hour at 8:30!

Posted on: Friday, March 28, 2014

On Saturday March 29th at 8:30pm, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour - to celebrate their commitment to the planet. The world rallies...

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It's World Water Day March 22nd

Posted on: Friday, March 21, 2014

Water is super important. We need fresh water to drink and to live.  World Water Day is a good time to think about how we use water.  Where does our water come from?  How...

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FAMILY DAY for World Water Day in Mississauga Ontario

Posted on: Friday, March 21, 2014

If you are north of Toronto in Mississauga, Brampton, or the Peel Region, bring your family to the WORLD WATER DAY Celebration in Mississauga. It is part of our friends...

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It's the first day of Spring!

Posted on: Thursday, March 20, 2014

Today is the first day of spring.  This is the Vernal Equinox: this day was named after a man named Vern.  KIDDING!  Vernalis is Latin for spring.  Equinox means "equal...

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Posted on: Monday, March 17, 2014

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Erin go Bragh...  Our Lepre-Kidoons hope all your wishes come true, and that you find the pot of gold at the end of YOUR rainbow!   

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th!

Posted on: Friday, March 14, 2014

It's St. Patrick's Day this coming Monday March 17th! Kidoons Network is wishing you shamrocks, gold a' plenty, and tons of Irish smiles.  

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Crafts for Kidoons: Make a Scaly Fish Puppet!

Posted on: Wednesday, March 5, 2014

March 17-22 is Canada Water Week: a celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Here's a fun way to kick things off: make a scaly fish puppet! All you need is • a...

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Ryder Rabbit’s BIG Date!

Posted on: Monday, February 3, 2014

Love is in the air! February 14th is coming fast and you know what that means - Valentine's Day - the most romantic and love filled holiday of the year! Everyone is busy in...

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February 2nd is Groundhog Day!

Posted on: Thursday, January 30, 2014

It's Groundhog Day on February 2nd! Tradition says that if the day is cloudy when the groundhog emerges from its burrow spring will come soon. However, if it's sunny, the...

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The Chinese New Year is January 31!

Posted on: Wednesday, January 29, 2014

On Friday, January 31 the Chinese New Year is celebrated. Traditionally, celebrations begin 15 day before that date and include lights, lanterns, paper decorations and much...

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Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay from Happy Jack the grey squirrel! Show your fuzzy friends some love this cold day with some nuts or seeds!

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Play Rachelle the Frost Fairy super fun dresusp game!

Posted on: Monday, January 27, 2014

Summer looks as if it will never arrive: it’s most definitely winter outside! Some fairies don’t like the snow and the cold, but Rachelle the Frost Fairy is jumping for...

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Play the "Shoemaking Fun" game to help the elves style glamorous shoes fit for a princess!

Posted on: Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tonight, the Elves have to make a very special pair of shoes. They are going to be worn by the King's Daughter! The Elves are very good at making shoes out of leather but...

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Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay from Happy Jack the grey squirrel! Show your fuzzy friends some love this cold day with some nuts or seeds!

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on Monday!

Posted on: Wednesday, January 15, 2014

This upcoming Monday is a very special day! On January 20th, the USA is celebrating Martin Luther King Day, a day to honor the inspirational leader. Did you know that...

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Father Time in ICE ICE BABY!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Santa Claus has a brother named Father Time. And you know the next best thing that comes in the holiday after Christmas is New Year’s Eve! But oh no! It seems like Father...

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Did you go anywhere over the holidays?

Posted on: Monday, January 13, 2014

Being a princess isn't only about living in a castle. Princess Viaggio has been extremely busy traveling around the world and sightseeing. She always enjoys traveling....

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Paul Bunyan in Wicked Winter

Posted on: Thursday, January 9, 2014

Long before Paul Bunyan made the world's biggest flapjack, he lived through many incredible adventure! One year, when winter was just about to end…a SECOND WINTER came!...

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KIDOONS wishes you a wonderful 2014!

Posted on: Thursday, January 9, 2014

KIDOONS would like to wish you an amazing New Year full of joy and laughter! May your 2014 be as happy, peppy and cheerful as our little alien :)

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Perfect family activity: create your very own paper penguin!

Posted on: Thursday, January 9, 2014

Brrr! With the icy roads out we all find ourselves walking like penguins lately. How appropriate that this week's KIDOONS weekly craft is an adorable little paper panguin!...

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Christmas

Posted on: Saturday, December 14, 2013

Deck the halls with boughs of holly! The Holiday Season is approaching fast. It's time to decorate, buy presents and plan out family get togethers. Fun, fun, fun! KIDOONS...

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Paddy the Beaver in "12 Days of Christmas"

Posted on: Thursday, December 5, 2013

Paddy has prepared a little something for you all this holiday season! Hit play to see it :)Visit http://www.paddythebeaver.com for a ton more fun!! 

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Can you feel it? Christmas is coming!

Posted on: Friday, November 29, 2013

Christmas is quickly approaching and KIDOONS is excited to present a ton of fun holiday games for families, kids and classrooms! Take a moment from your busy Christmas...

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The true meaning of Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Thursday, November 21, 2013

Don't forget what Thanksgiving is REALLY about…no, not the food! The thanks and appreciation we have to give. Let our friend Paddy the Beaver tell you a story about Ryder...

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In Flanders Fields

Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2013

In Flanders Fields is a war poem written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. It has become the symbol of Remembrance Day together with the red poppy. Learn more,...

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Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special

Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2013

Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Special for Nov. 11th! This month, let's all take a moment to remember the brave people that have served our country! Kidoons has a special...

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Simple Guide to Daylight Saving Time!

Posted on: Thursday, October 31, 2013

Fall back and spring ahead...that's a good way to remember which way to turn your clock for Daylight Saving time! But what's Daylight Saving all about? In most of the USA...

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How to cheer up when you feel down

Posted on: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Hey there! Do you ever feel sad and blue? We all feel down sometimes, it's normal. Don't fret! If you ever need to cheer up, talking about it helps looots.   If you're...

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Check out this Fun Video! TRICK OR TREAT TIME!

Posted on: Thursday, October 24, 2013

KIDOONS has prepared a very funny video for you to watch. WARNING! this video contains some educational content - Great, Fun tips and tricks to make your treats safer!...

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Pumpkin Seed Chips

Posted on: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Get your family, friends and classmates in the Halloween spirit by brining them a Spooky Snack. When you make your pumpkin seed chips! With the help of an adult make so...

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Jerry Muskrat Has A Fright

Posted on: Thursday, October 24, 2013

October is the month of Halloween! It is important to learn how to make Halloween a safe adventure.   The best way to know what to look out for is to ask an adult. Ask them...

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The Blue Beard™ Haunted Mansion

Posted on: Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Blue Beard™ Haunted Mansion: Don't go too close!     There are many dark and scary stories that surround Blue Beard and his Haunted Mansion.Rumor has it that the...

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It's National Grouch Day!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Did you know that today is National Grouch Day? Ugh, finally! It's time to embrace your grumpy side...don't even act like you don't have one! Who better to celebrate with...

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Thanksgiving class activities for your students!

Posted on: Friday, October 11, 2013

Hey teachers! Canadian Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We've prepared some interesting Thanksgiving-themed class activities you might be interested in doing with...

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Kids can bite into learning!

Posted on: Thursday, October 10, 2013

Kids can learn while having fun and keeping busy thanks to Paddy the Beaver! Learning at a young age is important and making it fun for kids is KIDOONS goal. Check out the...

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Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Montreal

Posted on: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Cheers to Sustainability student Victor Lam and the whole Montreal team of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. We enjoyed every minute of it, and now the Lachine Canal in...

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Autumn’s in the air!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Can you feel it? October’s here and with it, fall is quickly coming! Why not have some fun and celebrate the new season with KIDOONS! Head on over to play the “Autumn, The...

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Watch Grandfather Frog in Algae Seeing You!

Posted on: Monday, September 30, 2013

Ugh! Don't you just hate it when you can't swim in the water? Well, so does Grandfather Frog! Check out his new webisode and see for yourself!

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NEW VIDEO for Paddy the beaver!

Posted on: Thursday, September 26, 2013

Check it out! A new animated chapter video has been uploaded for Paddy the Beaver! What will Farmer Brown's boy find in the Smiling Pool? Watch the video and see...  

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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Posted on: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Happy Mid-Autumn festival to everyone celebrating today! Enjoy some delicious moonpies and remember...you can make your own future!

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What's a pirate's favorite letter? ARRRRRRRRR!

Posted on: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Ahoy, me hearties: did ye know that September 19th be Talk Like A Pirate Day? This is the perfect day to practice yer sea shanties, pepper yer speech with pirate talk, and...

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

Posted on: Monday, September 16, 2013

KIDOONS are always in the future. It's never too early to think about the future. The new school year might have just begun, but time goes by fast. At school your going to...

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Three Little Pigs

Posted on: Monday, August 26, 2013

Do you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals?  This is a story of a very smart pig, and two very dumb ones! Which is why KIDOONS thinks that the other two should...

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Friends you haven't seen all summer

Posted on: Thursday, August 22, 2013

Welcome home! I'm sure this weekend will be all about catching up with friends you haven't seen in a while. That's what KIDOONS plans on doing anyways. We were thinking of...

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Summer memories

Posted on: Monday, August 19, 2013

We've gone camping, we've had people over for gatherings, and we're cleaning up cause it's time to get ready for the week of getting for school. What have you done this...

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Lily the Pond Fairy

Posted on: Thursday, August 15, 2013

Everyone is running around getting ready for back to school, even Lily! She can often be seen relaxing on her favorite lily pad, but not right now! The excitement and...

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What are you looking forward to the most about going back to school?

Posted on: Tuesday, August 13, 2013

So exciting and so nerve racking! Back to school already? It feels like we just started the summer. How are you feeling about starting classes again? KIDOONS is personally...

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What do you call a baby goat? A kid!

Posted on: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Do you have younger brothers, sisters or friends? KIDOONS has many friends and we make sure that when someone's being mean to them, we protect them! You should do the same!...

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On this day a long time ago, the first fingerprint ever was taken!

Posted on: Sunday, July 28, 2013

Did you know that? It's true: the first fingerprint ever was taken a long time ago on July 28th. This definitely makes things easier for detectives, but catching the bad...

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Bobby Raccoon is having fun this summer!

Posted on: Friday, July 26, 2013

Bobby Raccoon is enjoying the summer weather, but he's looking for new friends to make this summer even better. Bobby Raccoon has befriended Reddy Fox and they're playing...

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Summer fun with KIDOONS!

Posted on: Thursday, July 25, 2013

Who said summer fun can only be had outdoors? It's nice to soak in the sun, but be careful not to overdo it. Take a break with KIDOONS and play these 2 awesome factoid...

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OINK, OINK! Sounds like there are some pigs in town!

Posted on: Thursday, July 25, 2013

Ever hear the expression "you eat like a pig?" Well, KIDOONS didn't know this expression until we got our first Halloween candy. The expression simply means that you eat A...

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Princess Annabelle Leo Zodiac Dressup Game

Posted on: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Princess Annebelle presents Leo the lion:  if your birthday is between July 23 and August 22, you are the Zodiac sign of Leo!  Like a lioness, you know what you want and...

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July, the Ruby Fairy, celebrates the month of June!

Posted on: Monday, July 22, 2013

Julie is the fairy of the birthstone of July - the ruby. Ruby is one of the hardest and most beautiful gem stones, and Julie is one tough but beautiful fairy. Her powers of...

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EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Follow the yellow brick road!

Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2013

KIDOONS has the exclusive on Dorothy’s second trip back to Oz, with her cousin Zeb and with the Wizard of Oz. They go to the Land of Managboos and we join them in the...

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Did you know that today is cow appreciation day?

Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Yep, it's true! Today is cow appreciation day! This includes Sea Cow, and she's throwing a big party for the occasion. She has invited all of her friends to the coolest...

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There’s a warm summer wind passing through

Posted on: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Old Mother West Wind is hanging out on Purple Mountains looking over everyone. There’s been a hot spell in Forestonia lately and all the characters are looking for some...

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Keep Cool with Jerry Muskrat!

Posted on: Monday, July 15, 2013

Jerry Muskrat is spending his time at KIDOONS out of the sun and inside a cool pool of water. A little warning about the Smiling Pool, where Jerry Muskrat has found refuge:...

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Go on an Adventure with Little Red Riding Hood!

Posted on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Adventures in the woods can be very exciting but be careful where you venture off to… The best thing about summer is being able to go outside and go on little adventures....

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Celebrate Independence Day with KIDOONS!

Posted on: Thursday, July 4, 2013

It's 4th of July…that can only mean one thing! It's time for all our friends in the USA to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks, good food and plenty of fun are on the...

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Puss in Boots “Cats Gone Wild”

Posted on: Thursday, July 4, 2013

Puss in Boots helped his master become a prince and now he has too many clothes to choose from when he gets ready in the morning. We all know how much Puss in Boots loves...

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on: Thursday, July 4, 2013

Do you know the origins of Independence Day? On today's date in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted! Ever since, the 4th of July has been celebrated all...

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Fisherman and His Wife in “Fishin’ Fashion”

Posted on: Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Isabil, the Fisherman's Wife is so greedy. She keeps asking the magical fish to make her richer and richer. Now she has so many clothes that she doesn't know what to wear!...

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on: Saturday, June 29, 2013

Oh, Canada...this coming Monday, it's time to celebrate! KIDOONS would like to wish all our Canadian friends a very happy Canada day filled with love and laughter! We hope...

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on: Saturday, June 29, 2013

Oh, Canada...this coming Monday, it's time to celebrate! KIDOONS would like to wish all our Canadian friends a very happy Canada day filled with love and laughter! We hope...

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Bonne Saint-Jean-Baptiste!

Posted on: Sunday, June 23, 2013

Tomorrow, our friends in Québec are celebrating their national holiday! It's a long weekend in this part of Canada and all kinds of indoors and outdoors festivities are...

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Father's Day

Posted on: Saturday, June 8, 2013

On June 16, KIDOONS will spend the day honouring and showing lots of appreciation for all the fathers and father figures in the world! Join in, wether you're celebrating...

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Memorial Day Weekend is coming up in the U.S.A.!

Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2013

This coming weekend is a long one for everyone in the U.S.A....it's Memorial Day on Monday, May 27! It's the start of summer and KIDOONS has some hilarious all-American...

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On Monday, it's Victoria Day in Canada!

Posted on: Thursday, May 16, 2013

On Monday, May 20, it's Victoria Day in Canada! KIDOONS is getting ready for fireworks and celebrations. Victoria Day honours the birthday of the late Queen Victoria. It's...

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The Story of The Original Mother’s Day

Posted on: Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The history of Mother's Day dates back all the way to the year 1907! Even though the day is over one hundred years old it has always been celebrated on the second Sunday of...

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Mother's Day

Posted on: Saturday, April 20, 2013

KIDOONS is celebrating in honour of all the mothers and mother figures in the world! We've prepared beautiful spring flowers, balloons and a number of acitivities for the...

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Earth Day Fun with Gaia, the Earth Fairy

Posted on: Friday, April 19, 2013

Gaia can't wait for this special day, as it is her favorite day of the year. Gaia was named the Earth fairy because of her great love of nature, and all year she works to...

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KIDOONS celebrating the Earth Day - April 22

Posted on: Friday, April 19, 2013

Get ready to celebrate Earth Day April 22! Earth Day is a worldwide annual holiday where kids and adults get together and celebrate the beauty of the Earth and learn how to...

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KIDOONS welcomes the Easter spirit with Animated Easter!

Posted on: Saturday, March 30, 2013

The Easter Spirit has arrived and all the KIDOONS rabbits are hopping out of their minds and leaving surprises all over the website! Ryder Rabbit has a special themed...

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Animated Easter is filled with fresh ideas for classrooms filled with Easter spirits!

Posted on: Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Fun brainy holiday activities include easy to follow print outs on  how to make one of a kind Easter eggs. The creativity page print outs are easy to use for holiday arts...

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Fiore, Springtime Fairy

Posted on: Sunday, March 24, 2013

Fiore the Springtime Fairy has awoken and is ready to begin her new year. Fiore hides through winter, because cold weather upsets Fiore. She hides from the fairies, from...

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Madison Rabbit in Easter Party

Posted on: Friday, March 22, 2013

Spring is in the Briar Patch. With springtime comes Madison Rabbit’s favorite holiday, Easter! On this special day Madison Rabbit is organizing a party for all her bunny...

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Play Princess Viaggio’s Easter Egg Hunt Game!

Posted on: Sunday, March 17, 2013

Princess Viaggio is very excited for Easter, because to our little princess, the Easter holiday means spring is near! Different families in society have different...

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Get creative with Animated Easter Art Mania!

Posted on: Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Color scenes from Kidoons stories with pre-made pictures - Choose from 20 juicy colors! Draw and color your own pictures and shapes with drawing tools, while ‘tool tips’...

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The meaning of Easter is…

Posted on: Thursday, March 7, 2013

Find out through Ryder Rabbit’s new holiday tale, “Ryder Rabbit Learns What Easter Means”. Read to find out which friends he runs in to along the way to spread the meaning...

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Three Little Pigs™

Posted on: Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Three Little Pigs is a fairy tale featuring 3 little pigs who built three houses of different materials. One was lazy and built a house from straw, second from sticks and...

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Princess Viaggio at the Movie Festival

Posted on: Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Today there is a film festival just next to Princess Viaggio's castle and she and all her friends can't wait to go. It will be so much fun! They will watch movies, eat...

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Three Little Pigs Factoid #3

Posted on: Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Three Little Pigs story inspires kids to be hardworking and diligent in everything they do! Perfect for your story time! Awesome modern take on the favorite story with...

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Candy Hearts! A Valentine Special from Animated Valentines™

Posted on: Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day from everyone at KIDOONS: it is the holiday of love, romance, and games! KIDOONS gives you a gift - a box of sweet Valentine candy hearts - with a...

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Valentina, The Romance Fairy A VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL from The Fairies™

Posted on: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Valentine's Day is coming up!  Valentina, the Romance Fairy, is getting ready to travel across all the lands, spreading love and happiness to friends.  With the help of her...

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Princess Viaggio in Dream Date! A Valentine Special

Posted on: Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Princess Viaggio is back from sight-seeing around the globe. During her first week at home in London, she got a valentine card. She has been asked out on a Valentine's Day...

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Madison Rabbit™ website presents “Wedding Dress Up”

Posted on: Monday, February 11, 2013

Madison Rabbit is getting married to Ryder Rabbit, and what a perfect time to be a bride – the sun is shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky! Design a beautiful wedding...

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Valentines Day!

Posted on: Saturday, February 9, 2013

Valentine's Day celebration on KIDOONS Network. It's the day of love and romance. How much do you know about the customs and beginnings of Valentine's day? Read the online...

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Little Red Riding Hood Factoid #3

Posted on: Thursday, February 7, 2013

We meet Big Bad Wolf in another fun and exciting story - The Three Little Pigs! Check out that story too!

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Ryder Rabbit's Big Date! Game

Posted on: Thursday, February 7, 2013

Love is in the air! It's almost February 14th and you know what that means - Valentine's Day - the most romantic and love filled holiday of the year! Everyone is busy in...

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Little Red Riding Hood Factoid #2

Posted on: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Little Red Riding Hood named after the red hooded cape/cloak she wears. Read the story!

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Worst Crush Ever! A Blue Beard™ brand game.

Posted on: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

OMG! Like, Bluebeard is a total freak! Sometimes he's a super hunk, and other times he just creeps me out! Someone should totally give him some fashion sense! Here's the...

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Valentine's Day Puzzle

Posted on: Monday, February 4, 2013

Puzzle out the heart! Choose your level and start solving! Fun for the entire family!

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Jorinda and Jorindel in Enchanted Evening

Posted on: Sunday, February 3, 2013

Jorinda and Jorindel have escaped from the evil clutches of the foul fairy.  They are celebrating their victory in the Enchanted Forest.  They have both been through many...

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Phoebe, the Amethyst Fairy

Posted on: Friday, February 1, 2013

Phoebe is one of twelve Birthstone Fairies, and represents Amethyst, the gemstone of February.  Like her sacred stone, Phoebe is a symbol of sincerity and peace of mind....

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Griselda At the Royal Wedding

Posted on: Wednesday, January 30, 2013

It's Time to Shine! The Royal Family has a wedding, and the invitations have been sent. All the richest of families in the kingdom will be there, so this is an occasion to...

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Ryder Rabbit's Big Date! Game

Posted on: Sunday, January 27, 2013

Love is in the air! It's almost February 14th and you know what that means - Valentine's Day - the most romantic and love filled holiday of the year! Everyone is busy in...

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Valentines Day!

Posted on: Saturday, January 26, 2013

Valentine's Day celebration on KIDOONS Network. It's the day of love and romance. How much do you know about the customs and beginnings of Valentine's day? Read the online...

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Rapunzel in “Princess Power Tower” - a RAPUNZEL™ brand Game

Posted on: Friday, January 25, 2013

Rapunzel is trapped in her fairy tale tower by the witch.  But that doesn't mean she can't look like a princess!  Help Rapunzel dress up in beautiful dresses, tops, shoes,...

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Three Little Pigs Factoid #1

Posted on: Thursday, January 24, 2013

There is another fairytale where we meet Big Bad Wolf? Do you know what it is? Read the Story of Three Little Pigs and find out! (Pssss... it's a prequel to this story)

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Get Ready for Valentine's Day

Posted on: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Visit AnimatedValentines.com for fun games and e-cards. Also check out a narrated and illustrated Story of the Original Valentine's Day.

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Three Little Pigs™

Posted on: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Three Little Pigs is a fairy tale featuring 3 little pigs who build three houses of different materials. One was lazy and built a house from straw, second from sticks and...

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Three Little Pigs Factoid #2

Posted on: Wednesday, January 23, 2013

It's not everyday that you see a house being blown down by a Big Bad Wolf! You may hear about hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes (Nature's most violent storms) in the news,...

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Fun Candy Hearts Game!

Posted on: Wednesday, January 23, 2013

It is the holiday of love, romance, and games! KIDOONS gives you a gift - a box of sweet Valentine candy hearts - with a twist! Each pair of heart valentines has a cute...

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Three Little Pigs Factoid #3

Posted on: Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Three Little Pigs story inspires kids to be hardworking and diligent in everything they do! Perfect for your story time! Awesome modern take on the favorite story with...

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Almandine, the Garnet Fairy - January Dressup Game by The Fairies™

Posted on: Monday, January 21, 2013

Almandine is one of twelve Birthstone Fairies, and represents Garnet, the gemstone of January.  Like her sacred stone, Almandine has healing energy and can help people to...

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Posted on: Saturday, January 19, 2013

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Jorinda and Jorindel Factoid#1

Posted on: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Jorinda and Jorindel is a Fairytale originally written by Brothers Grimm. Start reading a re-mastered version on KIDOONS Network. Illustrated and Narrated for a whole...

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Valentines Day is coming soon

Posted on: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day on KIDOONS Network. It's the day of love and romance. Read stories, play games or send a card to your sweetie.

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Jorinda and Jorindel™

Posted on: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Jorinda and Jorindel were in love and sworn to get married. One day they go for a walk and got lost in the forest - they were right at the castle of the wicked fairy. She...

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Jorinda and Jorindel Factoid#2

Posted on: Wednesday, January 16, 2013

How does Jorindel saves Jorinda from the Evil Fairy? With the help of a magic flower! He had a dream about it and went to search for it.

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Jorinda and Jorindel site demo

Posted on: Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Check out JorindaandJorindel.com for Illustrated and Narrated Story and Fun Games!

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Donkey Skin™ presents Princess Annebelle in “Magic Dress”

Posted on: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Donkey Skin is preparing to see the prince. Her magical chest is filled with all kinds of beautiful gowns, but she doesn't know which one to wear! Will it be her dress...

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Princess Viaggio at the Movie Festival

Posted on: Thursday, January 10, 2013

Today there is a film festival just next to Princess Viaggio's castle and she and all her friends can't wait to go. It will be so much fun! They will watch movies, eat...

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How did you celebrate Christmas?

Posted on: Thursday, December 27, 2012

Many customs around the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways. How did your family celebrate the holiday? For example, Christmas in Australia is really hot. They...

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Smells like holiday sweets!

Posted on: Wednesday, December 26, 2012

KIDOONS just loves all these yummy sweets that people eat during the holidays. Our favorite is the ginger bread houses. They taste so yummy! Hansel and Gretel also like...

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Learn the elfish tricks of the trade!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Tonight, the Elves have to make a very special pair of shoes. They are going to be worn by the King's Daughter! The Elves are very good at making shoes out of leather but...

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Get Santa ready to come down the chimney!

Posted on: Monday, December 24, 2012

Did you know that Santa Claus is portrayed many different ways in cultures all around the world? Different cultures envision Santa in different clothes, different colors,...

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Selfish Giant a KIDOONS™ Christmas Classic

Posted on: Sunday, December 23, 2012

Want to get in the Christmas spirit? Take a look at this beautifully illustrated and narrated classic story by Oscar Wilde. A heart-warming and inspiring tale of a giant...

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Have you ‘dressed’ your Christmas tree yet?

Posted on: Saturday, December 22, 2012

In some parts of the world families set up Christmas trees in their homes.  This season get to experience that. Make your own design with KIDOONs very own Fir Tree! Play...

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Can you feel it? It’s almost here!

Posted on: Friday, December 21, 2012

Christmas is quickly approaching and KIDOONS is excited to present fun holiday games! Take a moment from your busy Christmas schedule and have some fun with KIDOONS!...

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on: Tuesday, November 27, 2012

KIDOONS would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! What are you doing this Thanksgiving Day weekend?  No matter what your plans we hope that you are with family and...

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Remembrance Day/Veterans' Day November 11

Posted on: Friday, November 9, 2012

In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks,...

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What happened on Thanksgiving almost 400 years ago?

Posted on: Thursday, November 8, 2012

Find out how Thanksgiving used to be celebrated almost 400 years ago. Like for example: Can you believe that only four Pilgrim women and two girls made Thanksgiving dinner...

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Tonight's the night to get tricked-out and earn some treats! Visit AnimatedHalloween.com for tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating, in "Trick Or Treat Time!" Instead of...

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Little Red Riding Hood

Posted on: Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Adventures in the woods can be very exciting but be careful where you venture off to… The best thing about summer is being able to go outside and go on little adventures....

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on: Tuesday, July 3, 2012

KIDOONS Networks wishes our Canadian friends a very Happy Canada Day! We hope you and your family are happy, healthy and enjoying the summer.

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KDOONS at the BANFF World Media Festival

Posted on: Sunday, June 10, 2012

KDOONS is proud to be attending the Banff World Media Festival, the world's most important festival for leading-edge thought on the production of digital and broadcast...

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea

Posted on: Saturday, June 9, 2012

KDOONS, in association with Canada's preeminent multimedia theatrical production company, WYRD Productions, is in development of a new live stage version of the adventure...

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Puss in Boots "Cats Gone Wild"

Posted on: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Puss in Boots helped his master become a prince and now he has too many clothes to choose from when he gets ready in the morning. We all know how much Puss in Boots loves...

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It's Memorial Day Weekend!

Posted on: Friday, May 25, 2012

 This is a long weekend forall our friends in the U.S.A.... it's Memorial Day! It is officiallythe start of summer in America. KIDOONS has some hilariousall-American tall...

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Start making your Mother's Day cards!

Posted on: Friday, May 4, 2012

It is May, and that means time to think about Mother's Day!   KIDOONS is counting down and celebrating the mother figures in our lives.  Maybe it is your mommy.  Maybe you...

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April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Posted on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012

You have been given a great gift. You have the chance to look at Tila, the Flower Fairy, with your own two eyes, and to dress her up as well. From her home deep within the...

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Happy Easter!

Posted on: Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Visit KIDOONS' very own Animated Easter website to keep the fun going with arts and crafts and games!  

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When are you going back to school?

Posted on: Sunday, January 8, 2012

Sadly, holidays can't last forever. KIDOONS hopes that you had a fun break! What were some of the cool things that you did? Time to get back to the books. Good news is: One...

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The elves are having a feast and need you to decorate!

Posted on: Saturday, January 7, 2012

Welcome to Elfin Hill! It's a very special and important time at Elfin Hill today, there will be a huge feast for all magical creatures that have been invited! We can't do...

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If you were in the 17th century what would you wear?

Posted on: Friday, January 6, 2012

The Three Musketeers welcome you to 17th century France: an age of Kings and Queens and adventure! The Musketeers are giving Queen Anne of Austria gifts of beautiful...

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Still on Christmas break?

Posted on: Thursday, January 5, 2012

Still in the holiday spirit and not sure what to do? KIDOONS has made a list of different things for you to do: •    Put on a talent show with your friends for your...

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Make any new friends over Christmas holidays?

Posted on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Did you have the chance to go out and see some friends this holiday season? Maybe you even made a few new ones. The Fairies are always flying around KIDOONS and making new...

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Pick out your favorite winter outfit!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Donkey skin is preparing to see the prince. Her magical chest is filled with all kinds of beautiful gowns, but she doesn't know which one to wear! Will it be her dress...

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Were you born in the month of January?

Posted on: Monday, January 2, 2012

Almandine is one of twelve Birthstone Fairies, and represents Garnet, the gemstone of January.  Like her sacred stone, Almandine has healing energy and can help people to...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on: Sunday, January 1, 2012

What are your plans for the very first day of the year? KIDOONS has got some great holiday games! There is so much to look forward that we've decided just to sit back and...

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My New Year's resolution is...

Posted on: Saturday, December 31, 2011

KIDOONS has a lot of New Year's resolutions, what are some of yours? It is a tradition that every year some people will make a promise to try something fun and exciting in...

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Help Santa's brother find Baby New Year!

Posted on: Friday, December 30, 2011

Santa Claus has a brother named Father Time. And you know the next best big day that comes in the holiday after Christmas is New Year's Eve! But where is Baby New Year?...

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What special things did you do this year?

Posted on: Thursday, December 29, 2011

WOW! 2011 is slowly coming to and end! What special things did you do this year? Did you go on a really fun trip? Get a really good grade your proud of? KIDOONS had such a...

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Smells like holiday sweets!

Posted on: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

KIDOONS just loves all these yummy sweets that people eat during the holidays. Our favorite is the ginger bread houses. They taste so yummy! Hansel and Gretel also like...

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Did you go anywhere over the holidays?

Posted on: Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Being a princess isn't only about living in a castle. Princess Viaggio has been extremely busy traveling around the world and sightseeing. She always enjoys traveling....

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How did you celebrate Christmas?

Posted on: Monday, December 26, 2011

Many customs around the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways. How did your family celebrate the holiday? For example, Christmas in Australia is really hot. They...

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Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel!

Posted on: Sunday, December 25, 2011

KIDOONS would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. May your day be fun and full of laughter! KIDOONS is taking the day to spend with the ones we love the most. How...

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Dress up Lightfoot the Deer in time for the holidays!

Posted on: Saturday, December 24, 2011

Lightfoot the Deer is by far the best-dressed deer in all the woods. He is more stylish, more fashionable, and has better antlers than anyone he's ever met. All of his...

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Learn the elfish tricks of the trade!

Posted on: Friday, December 23, 2011

Tonight, the Elves have to make a very special pair of shoes. They are going to be worn by the King's Daughter! The Elves are very good at making shoes out of leather but...

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Get Santa ready to come down the chimney!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Did you know that Santa Claus is portrayed many different ways in cultures all around the world? Different cultures envision Santa in different clothes, different colors,...

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Get Your Christmas Groove on with KIDOONS

Posted on: Monday, December 19, 2011

KIDOONS has the Christmas volume turned up! Warm up by bustin' out a move. KIDOONS has a playlist just for you! KIDOONS is 'rockin around the Christmas tree" to some of...

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Posted on: Monday, December 19, 2011

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Can you feel it? It's almost here!

Posted on: Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas is quickly approaching and KIDOONS is excited to present fun holiday games! Take a moment from your busy Christmas schedule and have some fun with KIDOONS!...

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Isabil in "Fisherman and His Wife: Xmas Wishes!"

Posted on: Saturday, December 17, 2011

Isabil, the Fisherman's Wife is so greedy. She keeps asking the magical fish to make her richer and richer. Christmas is her favorite holiday but she won't be giving any...

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Santa has a little spy at KIDOONS and we call her Adriana!

Posted on: Friday, December 16, 2011

Santa has elves that he sends all around the world to know if you've been bad or good! So, start off your holiday season with a visit to Adriana the Elf Fairy! Adriana the...

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Have you 'dressed' your Christmas tree yet?

Posted on: Thursday, December 15, 2011

In some parts of the world families set up Christmas trees in their homes.  This season get to experience that. Make your own design with KIDOONs very own Fir Tree! Play...

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What a lazy Rip Van Winkle!

Posted on: Wednesday, December 14, 2011

No time for lazy people with Christmas just around the corner. BUT! KIDOONS still wanted to include Rip Van Winkle the lazy farmer. Even though there's no time to be lazy...

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The Gift Masher let's you make your own fun Christmas carol!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Mix and play your own Twelve Days of Christmas song! Are you in your Christmas spirit yet? The Brothers Grimm have some goblin gifts to give you. And YOU get to choose your...

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Christmas is in the air!

Posted on: Monday, December 12, 2011

Do you have a post turkey coma or Christmas fever? It's never too early to enjoy some Christmas cheer. KIDOONS has got plenty of it at Animated Christmas. Visit the...

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KIDOONS presents the wicked Snow Queen!

Posted on: Monday, December 12, 2011

Every year around Christmas time, the wicked Snow Queen throws a party in honor of the festive winter season. Her magic castle sparkles with magic dust, ice crystals,...

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Make your very own Christmas Tree Balls

Posted on: Sunday, December 11, 2011

KIDOONS has got some great Christmas tree decorations ideas for you. To feel inspired like us make sure your read "Fir Tree". Christmas Tree Balls: Get an adult to get...

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Learn the elfish tricks of the trade!

Posted on: Saturday, December 10, 2011

The best Christmas gift you can give someone is something that you made. Don't be too out this world. Elves might see that you need help and come to help. That's okay,...

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What a scrooge that Ebenezer is!

Posted on: Friday, December 9, 2011

Ebenezer Scrooge is a grumpy old man who doesn't like Christmas very much. But this Christmas Eve, he will be visited by ghosts and will learn about the joys of the holiday...

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"Little" or "Big" your help can go a long way!

Posted on: Thursday, December 8, 2011

The holidays are a great time to give. There is plenty of ways to get involved over the holidays to make sure that someone's Christmas is made into that "special"...

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Celebrate the holidays in enormous style!

Posted on: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Grinch's heart might be two sizes too small, but not KIDOONS! We celebrate the holidays in "gigantic" style. We even have our very own giant. Stop by the Selfish Giant™...

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KIDOONS has gone "elfy" for the holidays!

Posted on: Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Knock Knock. Who's there? Elf. Elf who? Elf me dress for the North Pole! Join KIDOONS in dressing up Elf-ford Santa's best little helper at the North Pole. Also, play the...

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Come one, come all! KIDOONS has got the littlest fir tree EVER!

Posted on: Monday, December 5, 2011

What exactly is a fir tree? A fir tree is what we call a Christmas tree. They come in all sizes big and small. KIDOONS bets you've never seen one as small like this...

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Get your letter from Santa Claus!

Posted on: Sunday, December 4, 2011

Make sure you got your list ready because Santa Claus as still got to check it twice. Get you letter sent out early to one of the addresses below and get your letter from...

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Have you met the friendly KIDOONS Master Puzzle-Solver, Puhzel?

Posted on: Saturday, December 3, 2011

If you like to solve puzzles, you two would get along great! Christmas is this month and Puhzel has got a puzzle for every level of difficulty. Enjoy the KIDOONS holiday...

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Are you a winter fashionista?

Posted on: Friday, December 2, 2011

Some fairies don't like the snow and the cold, but Rachelle the Frost Fairy is jumping for joy! Winter is the time when Rachelle the Frost Fairy plays games outdoors. Once...

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Don't be a grouch or else you'll end up alone this winter!

Posted on: Thursday, December 1, 2011

If you live in a place where the winters are dark and gloomy your might seem a little less happy. Don't let the lack of Vitamin D (the vitamin your body gets from the sun)...

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Rapunzel is spreading joy all over The KIDOONS Network!

Posted on: Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The winter seems long and gloomy so we've brought in some sunny delights! Rapunzel has left some princess goodies to make the winter not seem as long. Speaking of long....

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O-N-E furry cat, O-N-E fun game, O-N-E fun image!

Posted on: Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Puss in Boots has a got a crazy fun game called "Numero". It features Puss in Boots and two scary looking rats! Puss in Boots has an image hidden under a wall of numbers...

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Christmas is in the air!

Posted on: Monday, November 28, 2011

Do you have a post turkey coma or Christmas fever? It's never too early to enjoy some Christmas cheer. KIDOONS has got plenty of it at Animated Christmas. Visit the...

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Has it snowed where you are?

Posted on: Sunday, November 27, 2011

For a lot of people the month of December means snow! If you live in a place that gets snow, it means you better have the following things to make sure you stay warm this...

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What animal pulls Santa's sleigh?

Posted on: Saturday, November 26, 2011

We're not telling you! You're going to have to complete Puhzel's fun and tricky puzzle. Once you solved the puzzle you will know what animal pulls Santa's sleigh. Hint: it...

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Puss in Boots is your furry feline friend!

Posted on: Friday, November 25, 2011

Puss in Boots is a very smart cat!  Did you read about how he tricked the Ogre in the castle?  Puss has been roaming around the castle all day telling everyone about his...

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Griselda is rockin' it out for Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The holidays are a good time to get together with friends. Go on and have the time of your life! Maybe even break out into the 'Turkey Dance'. Our very own rock star...

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Ryder Rabbit is having a "Harvest Dance"!

Posted on: Tuesday, November 22, 2011

KIDOONS is excited to go dancing! It's time for the Thanksgiving Day "Harvest Dance". Ryder Rabbit doesn't know what to wear. He needs your help to impress Madison Rabbit....

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What happened on Thanksgiving almost 400 years ago?

Posted on: Monday, November 21, 2011

KIDOONS has all sorts of fun Thanksgiving Day trivia! Find out how the pilgrims used to celebrate Thanksgiving. Find out how Thanksgiving used to celebrated almost 400...

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Hey, Turkey! Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Sunday, November 20, 2011

Choose one of the funny Animated Thanksgiving Day e-cards. Send them to your closest friends and family. They're a great way to spread holiday spirit. Best of all you can...

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Join our festival of fun-ness!

Posted on: Saturday, November 19, 2011

KIDOONS is getting ready for yet another wonderful Thanksgiving. This is one of our favorite holidays. There's beautiful colors and tasty food. Our holiday keeps getting...

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Cornucopia, the Thanksgiving Fairy

Posted on: Friday, November 18, 2011

Marida, the Cornucopia Fairy, is one of the most caring and loving Fairies from the Realm of the Fairies. But she sometimes gets confused when it comes to style and...

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Adventure time with KIDOONS!

Posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2011

Once upon a time in a village so small... Chanter is setting out on an adventure to the town of Bremen. Have you ever visited a big city? Or does your family have plans to...

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"If only I had brain!"

Posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2011

Scarecrow is returning from his journey with Tin Man, Lion and Dorothy from the Land of Oz! Now that Scarecrow has a brain, he's also got style. Scarecrow is attending the...

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What a "Belle" idea!

Posted on: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Beauty and The Beast is such a beautiful story. It's a story full of love, full of joy and definitely full of fun. Sounds like everything a holiday is supposed to be....

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How do you like to dress your turkey for the holidays?

Posted on: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

It's the season to give thanks! There's just one problem...the KIDOONS family can't decide what their very own turkey should look like! Help them create a turkey! Will it...

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Are you thankful that you have a computer?

Posted on: Monday, November 14, 2011

Make your computer gobble with Thanksgiving wallpapers! We are all having Thanksgiving fun this week.Why not include our computers? Download your Thanksgiving Day wallpaper.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Game

Posted on: Sunday, November 13, 2011

In this game, you're an artist! You've got to color the parts of a drawing using the palette of colors given. Be creative with your colors!

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The Original Thanksgiving

Posted on: Saturday, November 12, 2011

Do you know the history of American Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving was a real event in America in 1621. On this day four Pilgrim women and two girls made Thanksgiving dinner...

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The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month

Posted on: Friday, November 11, 2011

KIDOONS would like to ask everyone to take a moment of silence. At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month it is respectful to take a moment for all...

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'Tis the season for: hot chocolate... and mini marshmallows!

Posted on: Wednesday, November 9, 2011

It's getting chilly! When it gets chilly outside KIDOONS like to make a nice, big, warm cup of hot cocoa. Don't forget about those mini marshmallows. Choosing the right mug...

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Did you eat breakfast this morning?

Posted on: Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Sourdough Sam is making a giant flapjack for Paul Bunyan and the rest of his logging camp! Good luck Sourdough Sam. Cooking for Paul Bunyan is no yolk! Move your mouse to...

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Ryder Rabbit is ready for Thanksgiving!

Posted on: Monday, November 7, 2011

This month is American Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? Ryder Rabbit thought he had nothing to be thankful for until... (You're going to have to read the story)....

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"Fall" back an hour!

Posted on: Sunday, November 6, 2011

Don't forget to set your time back by an hour TODAY! Wouldn't want to be late for class on Monday. Here's a quick trick for you: ""Fall" back an hour, and "Spring" forward...

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Brrr...It's getting chilly outside!

Posted on: Saturday, November 5, 2011

Is it starting to get cold where you live? It's cool where KIDOONS is! Old Mother West Wind is sending us some cool winds. Time to turn up the heat on the fun! Visit...

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Adventure time with KIDOONS!

Posted on: Thursday, November 3, 2011

Once upon a time in a village so small... Chanter is setting out on an adventure to the town of Bremen. Have you ever visited a big city? Or does your family have plans to...

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Halloween is approaching and Animated Halloween is making sure you get in the spirit!

Posted on: Thursday, October 27, 2011

Halloween is a great holiday to leave spooky surprises around the house.  Print out a coloring page to leave on the fridge. Scare everyone who walks into the kitchen with...

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Princess Annabelle needs your help!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011

She is having a Halloween Ball and does not know what to wear. She has tons of costume ideas, but can't decide on what she wants to be. Click on the coffin and dress up...

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Use your imagination to build your very own monster!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011

KIDOONS invites you and your students to get creative this Halloween! Join Dr. Frankenstein and his hunchback Eye-Gore. Build the ultimate monster! Pick the best body...

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Halloween is approaching and Animated Halloween is making sure you get in the spirit!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Halloween is a great holiday to leave spooky surprises around the house.  Print out a coloring page to leave on the fridge. Scare everyone who walks into the kitchen with...

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Would you rather be an elf, or an owl?

Posted on: Monday, October 24, 2011

Jorinda and Jorindel decided to go far into the woods and found an evil fairy. This is just a story. A fun one too, with really nice cartoons. Jorindel goes on a great...

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Posted on: Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Sticky Thumbs love stickers! Little Tom Thumb seems to be full of surprises.  He's got some wacky stickers in store!  Do you have a sticker collection?  If not why not...

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The Blue Beard™ Haunted Mansion: Don't go too close!

Posted on: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

There are many dark and scary stories that surround Blue Beard and his Haunted Mansion.  Rumor has it that the mansion is haunted! Others say that there are heads of...

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Be careful what you wish for!

Posted on: Monday, October 17, 2011

Looks like the fall leaves have blown in a mean, old man.  How many of you enjoy walking over crunchy leaves? Now, how many of you would love to have someone grant you all...

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Pumpkin Seed Chips

Posted on: Sunday, October 16, 2011

On Monday get your classmates in the Halloween spirit by brining in a Spooky Snack. When you make your pumpkin seed chips! With the help of an adult make so favorite is...

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BOOOOOOO! We're starting to get in the Halloween spirit! Are you?

Posted on: Saturday, October 15, 2011

One of our favorite holidays is Halloween! For many, many reasons and one of them being the spooky stories. Once a year we like to hear one or two screams. Which is why we...

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Does Krymzon, the Vampire Fairy look scary enough to go to this year's Halloween Party?

Posted on: Friday, October 14, 2011

You decide! Choose an outfit for Krymzon, the Vampire Fairy. She's half-dead and doesn't know what is in style anymore. Vampires, these days!  Help dress up Krymzon the...

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KIDOONS is most thankful for...

Posted on: Sunday, October 9, 2011

KIDOONS is most thankful for all our friends! What are you saying "thank you" for this Canadian Thanksgiving? It is important to say, "Thank You"! Think of some things that...

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Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian KIDOONS!

Posted on: Saturday, October 8, 2011

KIDOONS are going North for the weekend! This weekend is Thanksgiving in Canada.  Canada celebrates Thanksgiving in October, and the United States celebrates Thanksgiving...

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When Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest!

Posted on: Friday, October 7, 2011

Do you like to play tricks on people? Yes! Well then, you and Coyote would get be good friends. Coyote is the trickiest of them all. Coyote is always fooling Bowser. Maybe...

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Little Princess loves to plan a party!

Posted on: Thursday, October 6, 2011

Princess Viaggio has stopped by the Little Princess™ store.  Have you visited the store lately? She has greeting cards that are perfect for those who are planning on having...

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OINK, OINK! Sounds like there are some pigs in town!

Posted on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Ever hear the expression "you eat like a pig?" Well, KIDOONS didn't know this expression until we got our first Halloween candy. The expression simply means that you eat A...

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KIDOONS welcomes you to the "Underworld Fairy Realm"

Posted on: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

We know you're all very good boys and girls who listen to your parents, all the time! Ami was a rule breaker who always preferred to do things her own way.  One day Tila,...

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October is the month of Halloween! It is important to learn how to make Halloween a safe adventure.

Posted on: Monday, October 3, 2011

The best way to know what to look out for is to ask an adult.  Ask them questions about what they think is dangerous. Don't end up like our friend Jerry Muskrat. Promise us...

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KIDOONS are blue, cute, intelligent, adventurous and charming!

Posted on: Saturday, October 1, 2011

Your turn! You can do this either with friends or alone thing of five POSITIVE things that describe you and your friends. This is KIDOONS favorite game! We always feel so...

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Good things come to those who are kind!

Posted on: Friday, September 30, 2011

Like our friend Puss in Boots good things come to those who are kind. Take extra time to look out for your friends on the school yard. You will see that it will make recess...

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My name is KIDOONS and I won't stand by. I will stand up!

Posted on: Thursday, September 29, 2011

Have you taken the anti-bullying pledge? In KIDOONS world there are no bullies. Make this your world too. Take the pledge! We have promised that this school year we would...

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Write a story!

Posted on: Saturday, September 24, 2011

KIDOONS wants to read your story! KIDOONS has only rule when writing a story: You must use ALL of your imagination! A story can be as short as a page long all you need is a...

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Come have some fun with nursery rhymes and silly times!

Posted on: Friday, September 23, 2011

You absolutely cannot have a reading week celebration without Mother Goose. What is your favorite nursery rhyme? Is it Humpty Dumpty, Mary,Mary, Little Jack Horner, Old...

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How many fairytales have you read so far this week?

Posted on: Thursday, September 22, 2011

Reading week is all about taking chances and reading stories that you've always wanted to read. Take advantage of having the time to dive into a story and feel like you are...

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Who's your favorite KIDOONS?

Posted on: Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Do you have a favorite KIDOONS character? If you still haven't decided, start reading! It being reading week KIDOONS has decided to celebrate all of its characters and...

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Three Little Pigs in "Porkshop"!

Posted on: Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Have you read the story about the Three Little Pigs? If you haven't we suggest that your read it before playing Three Little Pigs in "Porkshop"! It's not everyday that you...

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KIDOONS would like to send wishes out to all those who were remembering someone last Sunday

Posted on: Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ten years ago, millions of people woke up and saw the devastating tragedy that swept the nation. Something most of us see in action movies was happening before our eyes....

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What do you like most about the most about the first week of school?

Posted on: Saturday, September 17, 2011

The first week or weeks of school are under way. What did you enjoy most about starting the new school year? More importantly: what are you looking forward to in this...

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Thinking of places you would love to visit someday?

Posted on: Friday, September 16, 2011

I'm sure when asked the question, "What is one place you would love to visit?" Most people would NOT say in a cave in the middle of the earth. However, all the animals...

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What is your after school routine?

Posted on: Monday, September 12, 2011

If you didn't have one last year then it's time to think about this year's school and develop new routines. What is it that you want from this year 's school year? Is it to...

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End of summer at KIDOONS

Posted on: Sunday, September 11, 2011

KIDOONS is officially calling it the end of summer. Not the end of summer fun, just the end of summer. Kids are starting to go back to school and it's time for us to kick...

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A weekend for you and your besties!

Posted on: Saturday, September 10, 2011

KIDOONS has spent the whole week celebrating the friends in our lives and we hope that you have done the same. A friend, especially a best friend should never be taken for...

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears join in on friendship week

Posted on: Friday, September 9, 2011

A friend will drive us absolutely nuts and get us incredibly frustrated, but then we realize if it weren't for them we wouldn't be who we are today. We've all had a friend...

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Today is a good day! Simply because we have a BFF in our lives!

Posted on: Thursday, September 8, 2011

What is a best friend? According to the dictionary: best friend: noun the one friend who is closest to you A best friend simply put will know how to make you smile and...

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Charm bracelets exclusively from KIDOONS

Posted on: Wednesday, September 7, 2011

It's nice to give a friend something special to show them how much you appreciate them. Usually friends will exchange friendship necklaces, friendship bracelets, or...

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Little Tom Thumb in Little BIG Man

Posted on: Tuesday, September 6, 2011

One of the best things to do with friends is taking the camera and acting completely ridiculous and taking funny pictures together. In honor of this week, KIDOONS wants you...

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Who's your bestfriend?

Posted on: Monday, September 5, 2011

A person can find their bestfriend in so many places. It can be your mother, father, classmate, aunt, or uncle the list can go on forever! A bestfriend is usually someone...

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What are some of your favorite summer memories?

Posted on: Sunday, September 4, 2011

What were some of your favorite summer memories? I'm sure some stand out more than others. Was it that winning goal at the end of your soccer game, going to the water...

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Welcome Home!

Posted on: Saturday, September 3, 2011

Welcome home! I'm sure this weekend will be all about catching up with friends you haven't seen in a while. That's what KIDOONS plans on doing anyways. We were thinking of...

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What do you call a baby goat? A kid!

Posted on: Friday, September 2, 2011

Do any of you go the same school as your brothers or sisters? KIDOONS has many brothers and sisters and we make sure that when we see someone being mean to one of them we...

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What are you looking forward to the most about going back to school?

Posted on: Thursday, September 1, 2011

So exciting and so nerve racking! Back to school already? It feels like we just started the summer. How are you feeling about starting classes again? KIDOONS is personally...

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Lily doesn't know what to wear in September. HELP!

Posted on: Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Everyone is running around getting ready for back to school, even Lily! She can often be seen relaxing on her favorite lily pad, but not right now! The excitement and...

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Fresh meadow goodies have arrived exclusively at KIDOONS

Posted on: Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Summer is all about running in the meadows and fields.  It can be to play a sport with some friends or to collect flowers and catch butterflies. We all enjoy the freedom...

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Don't turn out like Baken and Faken. Get ready to go back to classes!

Posted on: Monday, August 29, 2011

Do you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals?  This is a story of a very smart pig, and two very dumb ones! Which is why KIDOONS thinks that the other two should...

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Don't turn out like Baken and Faken. Get ready to go back to classes!

Posted on: Monday, August 29, 2011

Do you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals?  This is a story of a very smart pig, and two very dumb ones! Which is why KIDOONS thinks that the other two should...

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Kidoons on all of our social media sites!!! Come check us out

Posted on: Monday, August 29, 2011

Kidoons is now connected to some of your favorite social media sites so make sure to add us!! Chekc us out on either of the following : - Twitter - Worpress - Blogger -...

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Make your summer memories last 365 days

Posted on: Sunday, August 28, 2011

We've gone camping, we've had people over for gatherings, and we're cleaning up cause it's time to get ready for the week of getting for school. What have you done this...

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See some friends that you haven't seen all summer while Mr.Sun is still shining!

Posted on: Saturday, August 27, 2011

During the summer some people leave and some people stay at home. Remember at the beginning of the summer when you and your best friend were parting ways and you thought it...

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Arr! What a treasure!

Posted on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011

AHOY! Come one, come all! The party is starting and the ship is setting sail for yet another summer! Got too many Popsicle stains on your clothes because of the hot summer...

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Summer is coming to an end and KIDOONS is going PUR-azy, MEOW!

Posted on: Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Puss in Boots helped his master become a prince and now he has too many clothes to choose from when he gets ready in the morning. We all know how much Puss in Boots loves...

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Our eyes are playing tricks on us!

Posted on: Monday, August 22, 2011

The weather can sometimes make us believe that we are going just a tad crazy. It mostly happens in the summer when we have the hot sun continuously shining down on us....

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Getting organized for back to school?

Posted on: Sunday, August 21, 2011

What a week! There were so many gatherings it was crazy! KIDOONS is slowly getting their minds around having to go back to school. Every year it's one of things that you...

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Shop till you drop!

Posted on: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Getting ready for the school year is just around the corner. No worries, because KIDOONS has got some savvy shopping tips just for you! The first step is to go shopping...

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Job opening for a judge at KIDOONS

Posted on: Friday, August 19, 2011

We all have a friend who lives by the motto, "Anything you can do, I can do better". We can argue with them for hours on why their wrong. But, at the end of the day it...

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The best thing about going on vacation is shopping for new outfits for the trip!

Posted on: Thursday, August 18, 2011

Planning for a trip soon? There’s so much to remember, and so much to think about that sometimes we need to get a little bit of retail therapy. Kids can never have enough...

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Summer Pool Side Fun

Posted on: Thursday, August 18, 2011

The sun is shining and the crowd is arriving (perhaps in their "Hot New Ride". There is no better way, but to spend the day by the pool. Be very careful since the sun is...

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Live life on the edge!

Posted on: Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Summer is all about having fun and taking chances. It's a great time to find time to do things that you have wanted to do, but just haven't had the time for. Have you ever...

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Bring the show to your very own backyard

Posted on: Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Summer is the time for festivities all over the city. KIDOONS has a better idea: bring the show to your own backyard. Throw on some wacky costumes and put on show for all...

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Turn your backyard into a magical kingdom like no other!

Posted on: Monday, August 15, 2011

When you get your parents' permission, it's always nice to stay in with friends. There is so much to be enjoyed: splashing in the pool, playing soccer in the yard, eating...

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KIDOONS never say “I’m bored!”

Posted on: Friday, August 12, 2011

It’s the summer and there is no reason to be bored at home. Have some fun! The KIDOONS are always curious about the world... why not do this fun list, and bring along a...

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Let the party begin!

Posted on: Thursday, August 11, 2011

The summer air can make you tired, but sometimes it feels good to get some friends and stay up late. KIDOONS has got you covered for all the most trendiest sleepover ideas...

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TIN-FORMERS

Posted on: Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Have you ever wanted to see your toys come to life? Or at least see them move, just to see what they would do? Well, here’s your chance. KIDOONS has a dilemma: there’s evil...

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Little Red Riding Hood

Posted on: Monday, August 8, 2011

The best thing about summer is being able to go outside and go on little adventures. The best is when your camping and you decide to step off your campsite and venture off...

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Not enough time to shop before your vacation time?

Posted on: Thursday, August 4, 2011

Have the fresh clothes arrive after you return from vacation land and be ready for the fall. There’s so much to remember, and so much to think about that sometimes we need...

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KIDOO A Page on LinkedIn

Posted on: Thursday, August 4, 2011

KIDOO A Page Visit Forestonia and feel like a part of the great outdoors. http://forestonia.kidoons.com11:32 am Aug Thu 04, 2011 via LoGograph

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KIDOONS Network on Facebook

Posted on: Thursday, August 4, 2011

KIDOONS Network Not enough time to shop before your vacation time? Have the fresh clothes arrive after you return from vacation land and be ready for the fall. There’s so...

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Not enough time to shop before your vacation time?

Posted on: Thursday, August 4, 2011

Have the fresh clothes arrive after you return from vacation land and be ready for the fall. There’s so much to remember, and so much to think about that sometimes we need...

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There's a cool summer breeze blowing through

Posted on: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Old Mother West Wind is hanging out on Purple Mountains looking over everyone.   There's been a hot spell in Forestonia lately and all the characters are looking for some...

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There’s a warm summer wind passing through

Posted on: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Old Mother West Wind is hanging out on Purple Mountains looking over everyone. There’s been a hot spell in Forestonia lately and all the characters are looking for some...

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Jimmy Skunk

Posted on: Saturday, July 23, 2011

Earlier on we asked you who you thought our quizzical character was. The hints were he comes out at night, he keeps cool during the day by hiding under sheds, he’s black...

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Name the Character

Posted on: Thursday, July 21, 2011

We got a summer quiz for you! Can you guess who he is? He comes out at night, he keeps cool during the day by hiding under sheds, he’s black with one white stripe and he...

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Jerry Muskrat

Posted on: Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Jerry Muskrat is spending his time at KIDOONS out of the sun and inside a cool pool of water. A warning about the Smiling Pool, where Jerry Muskrat has found refuge: smiles...

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Blacky the Crow

Posted on: Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Blacky the Crow has made a discovery at KIDOONS. The story is filled with animations and audio is provided for the full experience of being able to enjoy Blacky and is...

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Blacky the Crow and friends make a new discovery!

Posted on: Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Blacky the Crow has made a discovery at KIDOONS. The story is filled with animations and audio is provided for the full experience of being able to enjoy Blacky and is...

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KIDOONS on Twitter

Posted on: Monday, July 18, 2011

Stop by and read Blacky the Crow’s latest discovery and run into some familiar KIDOONS faces at the same time.11:37 am Jul Mon 18, 2011 via LoGograph Favorite Retweet...

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KIDOONS is going on an adventure!

Posted on: Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Summer time and the sun is out, but are you stuck inside?  That’s no excuse to miss out on exciting and enticing summer adventures. KIDOONS has you covered with the...

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Feel like a princess, be a PRINCESS

Posted on: Friday, July 8, 2011

Many young Canadian girls were feeling like princesses this week when royalty visited the country for their royal wedding tour.  KIDOONS is celebrating all princesses with...

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In the mood for a story? Granny Fox has tons to be told!

Posted on: Thursday, July 7, 2011

Granny Fox is full of stories waiting to be told, if only she had someone to share them with.  Reddy Fox is also around and is looking for friends to play with.  It is...

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Cool off with Old Mrs. Quack!

Posted on: Monday, July 4, 2011

It’s a hot day out there, so make sure to put tons of sunscreen on and get out of the sun and cool off with Old Mrs. Quack. She’s hanging out in Beaver Pond with some of...

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This weekend is all about families!

Posted on: Thursday, June 30, 2011

A time for royalty at least for all of our loyal KIDOONS fans that is! The Prince and Princess will in Canada during the month of July for their Royal Honeymoon Tour. While...

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Sniffer and Smash are having fun in their new summer garden!

Posted on: Friday, June 24, 2011

There’s a flower and vegetable garden being taken care of by KIDOONS. Have you seen it? It’s really starting to come into full bloom as Sniffer and Smash work very hard to...

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Nimble Deer

Posted on: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

It’s the first day of summer and KIDOONS are celebrating with, “An Unexpected Party”.  Nimble Deer and friends  spend their summer going on grand journeys around the woods,...

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KIDOONS presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST™ brand

Posted on: Tuesday, September 28, 2010

KIDOONS presents the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST™ brand entertainment website www.beautyandthebeast.ca. Beauty and the Beast is a traditional fairy tale that came to fame in the...

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KIDOONS announces re-launched FRANKENSTEIN® brand website

Posted on: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

KIDOONS announces the re-launch of the FRANKENSTEIN® brand entertainment website www.frankenstein.ca. An world-famous story, Frankenstein (or The Modern Prometheus), was a...

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KIDOONS Inc. announces the launch of the HANSEL AND GRETEL™ brand website

Posted on: Monday, July 13, 2009

HANSEL AND GRETEL™ brand entertainment website www.hanselandgretel.ca is online.  Hansel and Gretel are two cute goblin children whose stepmother tries to lose them in the...

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KIDOONS announces re-launched RAPUNZEL™ brand website

Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2009

KIDOONS announces the re-launch of the RAPUNZEL™ brand entertainment website www.rapunzel.ca. An evergreen classic, Rapunzel first gained fame nearly 200 years ago as part...

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KIDOONS announces Andrews Robichaud as firm of record

Posted on: Thursday, April 2, 2009

KIDOONS gains greater depth of trade-mark portfolio and business law capabilities through representation by Nathaly J. Vermette at Andrews Robichaud Intellectual Property...

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