KINDIE LAND: SUKEY MOLLOY'S FIVE LITTLE OYSTERS ALBUM & 2 Books Out October 5th!

SUKEY MOLLOY'S

FIVE LITTLE OYSTERS!

FIFTH IN AWARD-WINNING SERIES OF CHILDREN'S ALBUMS

TO BE RELEASED

IN TANDEM WITH TWO COMPANION BOOKS IN OCTOBER

"Sukey is undeniably today's Mister Rogers."

-- Celebrity Parents Magazine

"Molloy has a strong, gentle, kindly voice, which she combines with light instrumentation to a wonderfully soothing effect."

-- Parents' Choice Award review of Sukey Molloy's I Am Sleepy!

With a bevy of awards proudly in hand, beloved children's musician Sukey Molloy puts a big smile on traditional favorites and mixes them with original songs, poetry, and a story for the October 5 release of her fifth album, Five Little Oysters!

October 5 will also see the release of two companion audio picture books by Sukey Molloy: Five Little Oysters! and The Story of Little Flame in the Arctic. Featuring colorful felt art images, these books are designed to be read while listening and singing along to Sukey's songs, courtesy of a song download link provided in each book.

There are certain songs that should be part of the childhood experience for every child. With her new album Five Little Oysters!, Sukey Molloy turns tradition upside down, shining a new light of fun, fun, fun on this classic repertoire with updated lyrics, a seemingly endless flow of irrepressibly humorous sound effects, and many delightful punctuations from the percussion department guaranteed to produce a parade of giggles. All of this hilarity is imbued with the magic of the up-close, cheery, participatory style that has become Sukey's calling card.

Joining Sukey as co-producer of Five Little Oysters! is Grammy-winner Larry Alexander (Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, David Bowie), who has served in this capacity for all five of Sukey's albums. Together they have created a recording for children that will surely set the standard for years to come with its graceful flow from beginning to end and a clean, clear sound that echoes first-rate production values. The musical integrity of the album, the cultural significance of the classic material, and the sweet nuances of Sukey Molloy's original lyrics and melodies present a trio of impeccable assets.

Five Little Oysters! kicks off with "It's Raining, It's Pouring," for which Sukey Molloy has adapted the lyrics to incorporate picture-perfect farm animal sounds and imagery, all set to a delightful Calypso beat. "Do Your Ears Hang Low" presents all of the little-known original verses frolicking in a carnival atmosphere. Whistles, cow moos, shuffling sandpaper blocks, cowbell, triangle, water stick, and bass drum partner with the physiologically absurd lyrics in describing almost every conceivable ear position, location, and characteristic!

Other highlights include Sukey's version of "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" (with a mighty fine fiddling interlude); "I've Been Working on the Railroad," in all its rollicking, fee-fi-fiddley-eye-oh glory; and the all-time grandfather of counting songs, "This Old Man," followed by a remarkably selfless rendition of "Simple Gifts," done here with purity and reverence, just the way it should be. Sukey concludes the album by reading her perfectly enchanting "The Story of Little Flame in the Arctic." Whether singing or speaking, Sukey Molloy's crystal-clear voice imprints a smile on every track of this beautiful album.

Sukey Molloy's award-winning body of work include the albums I Am Sleepy! with Sukey Molloy (2012; Parents' Choice Silver Award, Mom's Choice Gold Award), I Am Happy! with Sukey Molloy (2012; Creative Child CD of the Year Award, Mom's Choice Gold Award, Preferred Choice Award), I Like to Sing! with Sukey Molloy (2007; NAPPA Honors Award), Circle Songs! with Sukey Molloy (2005; Children's Music Web Award, Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award), and two Sukey's Circle! DVDs (2009 and 2010; NAPPA Honors Award, Mom's Choice Gold Award, Preferred Choice Award, NAPPA Rising Star Commendation).

The Five Little Oysters! album will be available at Amazon, iTunes, sukeymolloy.com, and at retail outlets nationwide. The Five Little Oysters! and The Story of Little Flame books will be available at Amazon, Etsy, and sukeymolloy.com.

Album Details: Five Little Oysters!
Label: PlayMove&Sing Inc.
Release Date: October 5, 2018
For ages 1 - 5
SRP: $9.99 CD or digital download
Run Time: 39 minutes

Companion Audio Picture Books:
Five Little Oysters!
Written & illustrated by Sukey Molloy
For ages 2 - 4
SRP: $17
Length: 22 pages
Publisher: PlayMove& Sing Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-5323-8123-2

The Story of Little Flame in the Arctic
Written & illustrated by Sukey Molloy
For ages 2 - 5
SRP: $17
Length: 28 pages
Publisher: PlayMove& Sing Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-5323-8124-9

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ChiIL Mama's Holidaze Giveaways 6: Win Happy Salmon Toy of The Year (TOTY) Finalist (Value: 14.99) & 10% Discount Code On All Grandpa Beck's Card Games

Here at ChiIL Mama, we're happy to partner up with Happy Salmon, Toy of The Year (TOTY) Finalist. They have compensated us for sharing this family card game with our readers and/or provided complimentary samples for review purposes and for our giveaway. Looking for great stocking stuffer ideas? We're also partnering up with Grandpa Beck's Games. They're offering all of ChiIL Mama's readers a special 10% off discount code on all of their games now through Christmas! Check out using code: chilgame for your Grandpa Beck's Games. Good on an unlimited number of card games that retail for $12.99.


Happy Salmon, Toy of The Year Finalist: 
The original game (green packaging) was a tremendous success and the follow-up (blue packaging) expands the fun. The blue version utilizes different colors so the two sets can be combined to make one, big, chaotically fun game for 7-12 people!

We're still waiting for our review sample to arrive, so we'll be adding more original photos and a full review down the road. In the meantime, we're giving one away to one of our lucky readers, so you can start the new year off with a new fun family game from Northstar Games!

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Happy Salmon is available on Amazon and at most toy/specialty toy stores

ENTER HERE For Your Chance To WIN a Happy Salmon Game Via ChiIL Mama.

Open nationwide/USA. Enter through midnight January 12th, 2018.

Grandpa Beck's Games discount:

ChiIL Mama's readers get a special 10% off discount code on all of their games now through Christmas! 

Check out using code: chilgame 

for your Grandpa Beck's Games discount right here on Amazon. Good on an unlimited number of Grandpa Beck's card games that retail for $12.99.

Here's 3 generations of my family having a blast playing Cover Your Assets, Nuts About Mutts and Skull King. 

On average star ranking on Amazon, of the top 200 family card games, Cover Your Assets had the highest average ranking of 4.89 out of 5 stars! 

Disclosure: We were given complimentary review samples and/or compensated for sharing information about these great family games with our readers. As always, all opinions, photos, and family game adventures are our own. 

ChiIL Mama's Adventures at Radio Flyer's Taking Flight Red Carpet Premiere

When Radio Flyer asked us to partner up on a sponsored post and come out to their headquarters to cover the world premiere showing of their awesome animated short, Taking Flight, we jumped at the chance. My family history with Radio Flyer dates back to 1939 when my mom was a toddler, rockin' her sunglasses on a Sunshine Flyer! I have fond memories of my own little red wagon and Radio Flyer sled from my childhood. And now I'm a mom of two teens who grew up loving their multiple Radio Flyer toys. 

1939—Judy, 14 months (My MOM!), and Bonnie Rigney, 18 months in Flyer wagon

We adored Taking Flight and have the short available right here for you to see below, along with loads of playful shots from the world premiere. It's a charming celebration of creative and multigenerational bonding and a crowd pleaser for all ages. If you've got a fun history with Radio Flyer, they're also collecting stories and photos and picking weekly winners for some sweet prizes! Full details are below.



Love the shirt "That's How I Roll". Too cute.



Long time blog friends of mine, Johana (AKA: Momma Cuisine) & Natasha of Houseful of Nicholes.




ChiIL Mama ChiILin' with Natasha (Houseful of Nicholes) and Grandpa Nono and the Taking Flight family.

Disclosure: Here at ChiIL Mama we're elated to join Radio Flyer for this sponsored post and Saturday's event. We have been compensated for sharing with our readers. As always, all opinions are my own. 

Chicago-based Radio Flyer and critically-acclaimed Moonbot Studios have teamed up to produce the award-winning animated short film Taking Flight. The film is inspired by the life and heritage of Antonio Pasin, inventor of the beloved Little Red Wagon. In the fictional tribute, what begins as a small boy’s boring day with Grandpa turns into a larger-than-life journey of imaginative play. To-date, the film has received more than 14 awards and accolades from international and local film festivals.   Check Out ChiIL Mama's Full Set Of Event Photos Here:  More favorites are embedded below. We enjoyed ChiILin' with Radio Flyer’s Chief Wagon Officer, Robert Pasin (grandson of the founder of Radio Flyer!)  and award-winning director Brandon Oldenburg, CCO and partner of Moonbot Studios at this exclusive viewing party and Q&A in Radio Flyer’s hometown of Chicago (Chi, IL).

All the kids even got to take home a snuggly friend and a little Radio Flyer wagon!

Got A Tale To Tell?

Little Red Stories is a platform where Radio Flyer users can share personal stories about how a Radio Flyer product has brought fun and joy to themselves or loved ones, in the past or now. A winner is chosen once a week throughout the months of September and October. The winner will be featured on the Radio Flyer website and receive a prize. Click HERE to enter into Radio Flyer’s Little Red Stories contest. 

3 generations of my family have loved Radio Flyer Sleds! Here's my mom, "Grammy" pulling my kids!

2007—Grammy pulling Dugan (6) and Sage (4) on my old Radio Flyer sled from childhood

1950 –Judy, ll (my future mom), pulling her little sister, Jan, 8, on a Radio Flyer sled

1950—Judy, 11,  on the same Radio Flyer sled

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Check out Taking Flight for yourself and tell us what you think in the comments below:

ChiIL Mama had a blast out at the Chi, IL headquarters on 9/10. Check out their official recaps on Radio Flyer's Facebook Page and on their website HERE.

About Radio Flyer:

Radio Flyer is the world’s leading producer of wagons, tricycles, pre-school scooters and other ride-ons, becoming the most loved brand for kid’s wheels in the world. The Chicago-based company has more than 100 award-winning products available in 25 countries. Since 1917, the family-owned company has created icons of childhood, building a legacy of high quality, timeless and innovative toys that spark imagination and inspire outdoor, active play.

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More of ChiIL Mama's Photos Favorites from Radio Flyer's Taking Flight Red Carpet Premiere:

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine.

SALE Through This Monday On Grandpa Beck's Games and Giveaway

Last weekend, ChiIL Mama covered the awesome annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair and we left with a plethora of great games. The timing was perfect because we spent the past 5 days celebrating the long Thanksgiving holiday eating great food and playing loads of board games with family from 3 states.

Some of our favorites are Grandpa Beck's award winning card games Skull King, Cover Your Assets and Nuts About Mutts. It was a pleasure to meet Brent Beck, "CEG" (Chief Executive Grandpa) at Grandpa Beck's Games and the woman behind the CEG! Check back soon for our full review on all 3 games. 

In the meantime, Here at ChiIL Mama, we're also giving away a free Grandpa Beck's Game to THREE of our readers (winner's choice) all this week. ENTER HERE through midnight December 6th. 

An exciting part of 

Now through December 18th

All Grandpa Beck's Games are on sale this Thanksgiving weekend through Monday. ChiIL Mama's readers can buy three games, and then get one free. This is like a 25 percent discount. Just load this code into Amazon on checkout. bstgms15.

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Games are available at many local stores, and always available on Amazon.com.

Disclosure: ChiIL Mama was happy to meet Grandpa Beck and his wife at The Chicago Toy and Game fair. We're pleased to partner up with this fun company. They have provided games for our giveaway and for review purposes. All opinions are our own.