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A Christmas dragon poem from Kasper

12/24/2019

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A Surprise Delivery

On the eve before Christmas, Santa let out a curse.
“All the reindeer have measles, the spots getting worse.
Who can I find to carry the sleigh?”
He asked flying horses, but they all said, “Nay.”

Mrs Claus and the elves were packing the sleigh
Unaware that the presents weren’t going today.
“Oh Santa, my dear, come give us a hand.”
He shook his head, she didn’t understand.

“My dear, he said. “We need some help.”
To his surprise, up spoke Trusty elf.
“Mr Santa, I know of some friends who can fly.
Let me send a message to their home in the sky.”

In a magical way that only elves know,
Trusty sent a plea to a mount covered in snow.
“Please help us dragon friends for Christmas is dire.
In reward we’ll give you a chest of sapphire.”

The return message came, “No need for the stuff.
The smiles of happy children are payment enough.
We’ll be on our way as soon as we can.
Just our little secret, no need to tell man.”

Two hours later the helpers arrived
Green, blue and scaly with cat-like eyes.
Their leathery wings and sharp-toothed smiles
Helped Santa and sleigh across all the miles.

At first not familiar, but soon all the same
Santa thanked them profusely and called them by name
“On Flamer, on Draco, on Sharp-tooth and Asher
On Scorcher, on Blazer, on Needle-Fang, on Basher.”

The last gift was delivered just before dawn.
Santa patted his helpers and gave a big yawn.
“Thanks dragons, for helping, you’re the top of the cherry.
May your skies be ever sunny and Christmas’s merry."

© 2019 Kasper Beaumont
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Art by Ashleigh, age 12
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Best kids' movie of 2019: Abominable #childrens #movie #abominable #magic

10/12/2019

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When it comes to children's movies, sadly, I have learned to go in with low expectations.  Many seem to have the same rehashed plot with predictable characters and leave me falling asleep in the cinema recliner.

Hubby must have drawn the short straw these school holidays, as he took our halflings to see Angry Birds and thought it was boring and predictable with nothing to inspire or make you think.
Thankfully it was my turn today and I found Abominable a breath of fresh air.  
The characters had interesting backstories that were uncovered through the film and developed during its course.  Yi was the one who found the Yeti, then her neighbours, Jin and Peng become caught up in the adventure. The Yeti was unpredictable and refreshingly unique.  I had imagined this was going to be quite similar to the Small Foot movie we saw last year, but the 2 movies had very little in common.
I thought it was great that cultural customs were included, such as the Chinese extended family unit (granny was awesome), family responsibilities and delicious food.  Yi's violin is almost a character on it's own.
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I don't want to spoil the movie's surprises, but a quick look on Google will show you there's something fantastically magical about this movie (see this pic  > ).   
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​The animation is everything we've come to expect from Dreamworks and more.  Just stunning!
Go, see for yourself.  5 stars from the kiddies and I.
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Time to watch The House With a Clock it its Walls #magic #adventure #movie

9/16/2018

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School holidays are on the way here in Australia and that means one thing: Kids' Movies.  Some are good, some are bad and many are just OK.  Luckily this one we saw today was in the good category.

The Housde With a Clock in its Walls
Big names (and personalities) Jack Black and Cate Blanchett  guide budding child star Owen Vaccaro as Lewis in the main role.  Lewis's parents are killed in a tragic accident and he goes to live with his Uncle Jonathon (Black) in a spooky haunted house.  As the plot progresses, Lewis discovers a world of magic and mysterious creatures, with a clock in the walls counting down to doomsday.  The boy uncovers  his own magical powers just in time as trouble is brewing.
Owen Vaccaro is a breath of fresh air in the role.  While the plot is a little predictable, we all found lots to like and engaged with the 3 main characters.  Sunny Suljic as class bully Tarby is also a highlight.

I took Miss 10 and Mr 15 who enjoyed the show and found it very entertaining.
4 and a half stars from the Beaumont clan


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School holiday fun with a visit to the whimsical Lollipop Land #childrens #fantasy

1/5/2017

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Lollipop Land appears once a year in the Old Pine Rivers Town of Queensland, Australia.  It is a different display each year and a perfect escape for the young and young of heart.  I went with 2 little fairy friends today and had a wonderful time.  We spotted dragons, fairies, elves, sweet woodland creatures and more.  Highlights for me this year were the great white bear and the many dragons.  Lollipop Land closes on January 22nd, so pop in for a magical playday.
For further details, see Lollipop Land's Facebook page.
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 #movie #review Big Hero 6 is a surprise fave for the holiday season.  5 stars

12/28/2014

 
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Ah..kids movies on the school holidays are a lucky dip, aren't they?  Sometimes you can find an original gem like a Shrek or Toy Story movie, others can leave you struggling to keep your eyelids open, such as Rio or a bunch of other movies whose names escape me (that's probably a good thing too!).
OK, so Big Hero 6 was kind of an accidental choice for us when the queue was so long that we missed half of Paddington Bear and Big Hero 6 happened to be on at the right time.  We entered a large cinema and gave a sigh when there were only 20 people in there - usually a sign of a lemon.
Luckily for us, we were right on the money with this movie. It has something for all ages.  There is a big cuddly robot with plenty of sight gags for the littlies; a teenager doing robotics which appealed to my science buff; an unlikely group of heroes including a pink one for the middle school kiddies; and a fairly good plot for the big kids (me).
The story is set in a mashed up land called San Fransokyo (a blend of the best parts of the East and West), where a young boy named Hiro embarks on a career of robotic programming and illegal betting competitions.  Luckily he has a pretty good little robot because it's a cut-throat career choice.  Hiro's future is looking pretty bleak when he is extended a lifeline by the University with a robotics research position.  There he meets a varied bunch of scientists who study varied fields such as lasers, magnetic levitation. chemistry and physics.
The big balloon-looking robot is named Baymax and he is a paramedic robot designed and programmed by Hiro's brother, Tadashi.  Baymax is a fun character, providing laughs, warmth and an odd kind of robotic empathy.  We seriously came out of the cinema and hugged the blow up Baymax in the foyer.
I digress....OK back to the story......Unfortunately there is a huge explosion at the uni where Hiro's brother is killed and this group of friends band together to investigate.  I could go on, but don't want to spoil the surprises for you.  Just do yourself a favour and grab a small child and some popcorn and go see it.

What is your favourite movie these holidays?


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