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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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Outer Space
“This album (Outer Space) couldn’t be more perfect for a kid whose two favorite things are geography and space”
– Jody Rater, Mom, Kansas City
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Spin
“Dino’s music is a fun and creative spin on learning. Our kids love him!”
– Vanessa Miller, Elementary Educator, Seattle, Washington
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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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Genius
“We absolutely love Dino’s shows. His music is pure genius. Educational, entertaining, imaginative and inspirational all at once! Dino, thank you for sharing your gift with us.”
– Chad Rau, Father of 3, Shawnee, KS
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Story
“Every song has a story to tell.”
– School Library Journal
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Classic
“Sweet without insipid, crazy without losing control, original and somehow classic kid’s fare all at once. Yea, Dino O’Dell.”
– Andy Offut Irwin, Storyteller, Covington, Georgia
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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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Love
“We LOVE Dino O’Dell”
– www.ItsAllAboutKCKids.com
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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
