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Eating Worms
“Dino sings of eating worms, swimming in peanut butter and meeting space aliens. What is there not to like?”
- Andrew Mangels, Director of the Westlake Porter Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio
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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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Drums
“I like playing the drums with Dino. He’s a cool dude.”
- Carson, age 11
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Toddlers
“Driving with toddlers will never be the same. They LOVE Itty Bitty Monsters. Not only are they entertained but they are actually LEARNING!”
- Deborah Edwards, Mom, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Twins
“My 3 year old twins had a great time! They have guitars and microphones and have been pretending to be Dino all afternoon!”
- Betsy, Mother of 2, Overland Park, Kansas
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Love
“We LOVE Dino O’Dell”
- www.ItsAllAboutKCKids.com
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Delicious
“Delicious”
- Parent’s Choice
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Lighton Prize
Each year KCYA selects a teaching artist from our roster to receive the Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence. Somebody who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the artistic education of young people. Dino O’Dell is an artist who can manage a gymnasium full of Kindergarteners and never lose his cool. He works tirelessly to improve his work and, most importantly, he inspires kindness in his students and to those of us who are lucky enough to work alongside him.
- Kara Armstrong, Director of Education, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Fantastic
“Fantastic”
- Jeana Gockley, Children’s Librarian, McDonald County Library, Missouri
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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
