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Aeronautical Engineer
“My 3-year-old daughter has fixed Zar’s spaceship 100 times or so… I think she might have a future as an aeronautical engineer. Thank you, Dino.”
- Dr. Michael Hudak, Dad, Weatherby Lake, Missouri
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Kids “get” Dino
“Kids “get” Dino because
Dino “gets” kids.”
- Peri Goodman, Lakewood Elementary Music Teacher
Overland Park, Kansas
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Crescent Moon
My daughter’s bedtime routine includes brushing her teeth, kissing us goodnight and watching Dino’s ‘Dragonfly’ video. She loves it when the dragonfly falls asleep on the crescent moon.”
- Dr. Chris Powell, Dad, Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
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Connect
“He has a rare gift as a performer in that he not¯only entertains, but also connects with the kids and adults in his audiences.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence
“We are pleased to present the 2014 Lighton Prize to Dino O’Dell for his exceptional artistry, creativity, loyalty and dedication to arts education. Dino brings great enthusiasm and genuineness to his programs, creating excellent rapport with his young audiences.”
Martin English, Director, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
- Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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Field Trips
“I take my kids on field trips almost every day of the week… and nothing gets the van rocking more than ten preschoolers fixing Zar’s spaceship: “push this button with your elbow”. Those Dino CDs sure do help us pass the time.”
- Pam Elliot, Pam’s Daycare, 2014 Wonderscope Early Educator of the Year, 1999 Kansas Provider of the Year
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Family
“Dino O’Dell is a bright new voice to family music.”
- www.Parenthood.com
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Silliness
“With his kid-approved sense of energetic silliness (just listen to songs, such as “The Peanut Butter Pond” or “Worms – They Really Hit the Spot” for proof) and chameleonic, folk-rooted guitar work, it’s no wonder Dino has a rock star following with our patrons.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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Fantastic
“Fantastic”
- Jeana Gockley, Children’s Librarian, McDonald County Library, Missouri
