Comically Speaking
"Holy Bookworms! Superheroes Take to the Page," by Glen Weldon, at NPR. (7.3.08)
Speaking of comics, the blogger known as Tangognat spies some manga sure to be "just the thing for ninja-crazed reluctant readers."
Which brings us to "Snacktime," a goofy new kids' CD by Barenaked Ladies, which features a funny song about ninjas. The disc is my son's car music of choice these days.
So has Junior asked any questions about the band's name? "Mommy, why are the ladies bare naked?" Of course, that's just the way my mind works...which is why I have my blog and you have yours!
Posted by: Cindy | July 06, 2008 at 06:31 PM
You know, I think I started out with a pre-emptive approach, like, "Hahaha, what a funny name. They're all men, and they wear clothes." Nakedness is not nearly as funny as passing gas and burping--if you're 8.
Posted by: Susan T. | July 06, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Oh my, we are WEARING OUT "Snacktime" right now. I am actually a bit weary of it -- THAT'S how much my girls want to hear it---though I think it's an excellent CD. It doesn't get much better than "Popcorn," and I LOVE The Textures at the snack party. "I'm bland......I'm bland" makes me laugh every time.
Have you seen the video for "Drawing"? I posted it last Sunday, I think it was.
Posted by: Jules | July 06, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Jules, Popcorn is the greatest. I'm also quite fond of Aliens. And what is Gordon Lightfoot saying that he likes in Snacktime? I should look at the lyrics.
Posted by: Susan T. | July 07, 2008 at 11:40 AM