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"Animalium," illustrated by Katie Scott and written by Jenny Broom (Big Picture Press, $35)

Illustrated books make great gifts for kids

June 18, 2018 at 3:04 a.m.

"Before After" Written and illustrated by Anne-Margot Ramstein and Matthias Aregui (Candlewick Press, $20) A witty, wordless rumination on the old "which came first?" chestnut, "Before After" offers lessons about...

Kindie star Justin Roberts rocks ‘Hansel & Gretel,’ his first musical

June 18, 2018 at 4:54 a.m.

In a theater town as rich as Chicago, families can choose from a plethora of "Christmas Carols" and "Nutcrackers" throughout December, not to mention a number of Broadway tours. Amid...

15 things to do with the kids this week: Nov. 26-Dec. 2

June 18, 2018 at 5:35 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26: "JELLIES" One of the city's most popular exhibits of the last two years, the Shedd Aquarium's "Jellies" has announced its last call for visitors. The hauntingly beautiful...

Squashed was the game created by the 2012 ChiTAG Young Inventor of the Year winner, Orland Park teen Nick Metzler.

Plan a play date at Chicago Toy & Game Fair

June 18, 2018 at 6:40 a.m.

Before finalizing their holiday wish list, kids will delight in doing their homework at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Nov. 20-23. ChiTAG (as it's affectionately known) offers a huge...

‘Big Hero 6’ gets a hand from Chicagoland native

May 23, 2019 at 5:16 a.m.

Six seems to be Nathan Engelhardt's lucky number. After working on six animated features (including "Rio," two "Ice Age" sequels and "Wreck-It Ralph"), his career took a step up when...

$3 for toy dispenser (includes two packs of Pez candy), $3 for a pack of 8 replacement candies at Lickity Split (6056 N. Broadway, 773-274-0830, lickitysplitchicago.com).

Treat yourself to these retro candy favorites

June 17, 2018 at 5:26 a.m.

Who says trick-or-treating is just for kids? Well, OK, it basically is, but you can still enjoy some of your kids' haul. And if you're lucky, some nice neighbors will...

Meet the mouse behind Chicago Children’s Theatre’s ‘Frederick’

June 17, 2018 at 5:44 a.m.

How do you prepare for winter in the animal world? Mice know: Work hard to collect and store food. That's what they do in Leo Lionni's classic children's book "Frederick"...

"Starman" as performed on "Top of the Pops" on BBC in 1972 at the "David Bowis Is" exhibit.

“David Bowie Is” … for kids, too

June 17, 2018 at 6:41 a.m.

By now you've heard about the new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art dedicated to multihyphenate David Bowie. Given Bowie's huge fan base and the fact that this British-born...

‘Boxtrolls’ directors talk cheese, donuts and stop-motion pantomime

June 17, 2018 at 8:27 a.m.

In the subterranean world of "The Boxtrolls," a gaggle of kid-sized goblins create their own society. They stock their lair full of sundry items stolen during the night from the...

Victoria Paredas hurries her balloons to the Office Max float at the start of the Gay Pride Parade.

The family guide to Pride

June 18, 2018 at 9:10 a.m.

Chicago's annual Pride Parade, which kicks off for its 45th annual incarnation Sunday, is about as festive as it gets. While many parents wouldn't have once thought to bring their...

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