Hot air balloons make a noise that sounds like a dragon breathing when they ascend into the sky. On this episode of The Children’s Hour Shorts, we hear an original symphony composed by an 11 year old cellist, Evan Daitz. Evan performs with the professional musicians of Santa Fe Chatter for this world premier of his hot air balloon inspired symphony, A Balloon's Breath.

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On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore balloons. From party balloons to weather balloons, and from the first hot air balloons in 18th-century France to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Kids Crew dives into the history, science, art, and wonder of ballooning.

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Floating in the sky is like no other experience! On this episode of The Children’s Hour Shorts, Jena from our Kids Crew takes a trip in a special shape balloon. Hear her adventure from launch to landing, and consider how you might feel floating above your town.

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We celebrate being yourself with the award winning, late author Jane Yolen, who describes to our Kids Crew what inspired her last book, Quiet As Mud. Then, she reads the book to us.



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What makes something our own creative work? Where does that inspiration come from? We talk with longtime manager of the Muppets and cartoonist Craig Yoe about mash-ups and how they can create a unique expression of ourselves.

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The Muppets are famous for having many characters, each one unique. Craig Yoe helped design many of them. We continue our conversation with cartoonist, and former Muppet manager Craig Yoe, as he talks about character creation for the Muppet Show.

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What did you eat for breakfast? From traditional bacon and eggs, to olives, soup, and rice, discover what kids worldwide have for breakfast to start their mornings.

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Discover what makes a healthy breakfast with the Kids Crew and nutritionist Patty Keene.

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