From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance.

This interactive event includes a discussion of penguins and seagulls, a reading of the story, singing and dancing to a live performance of the “Proud Penguin” song by Jamie Purnell, and a booksigning, all promoting the message of Proud Penguin: BE HAPPY TO BE YOU. A fun event for all ages. 

Come enjoy “Maybe, a Mouse,” an original children’s story featuring audience participation and musical accompaniment by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Created by MSO principal oboist Joseph Salvalaggio, Babu Press performances use classical music to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts and foster a love of reading. The performances are entertaining for audiences of all ages, from toddlers to adults. 

This performance features MSO musicians Barrie Cooper (violin), Mark Wallace (cello), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and will be narrated by Todd Berry. 

Come enjoy “The Amazing Adventures of LadyBug Lady and Beetle Boy,” an original children’s story featuring audience participation and musical accompaniment by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Created by MSO principal oboist Joseph Salvalaggio, Babu Press performances use classical music to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts and foster a love of reading. The performances are entertaining for audiences of all ages, from toddlers to adults. 

This performance features MSO musicians Rena Feller (clarinet), Michael Scott (bassoon), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and narrated by Todd Berry. 

Come enjoy “Phineas and the Fantastic Fairy Tale Factory,” an original children’s story featuring audience participation and musical accompaniment by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Created by MSO principal oboist Joseph Salvalaggio, Babu Press performances use classical music to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts and foster a love of reading. The performances are entertaining for audiences of all ages, from toddlers to adults. 

This performance features MSO musicians Barrie Cooper (violin), Susanna Whitney (bassoon), and Joseph Salvalaggio (oboe) and narrated by Todd Berry. 

Join us on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair for “There’s a Dinosaur at my Bedroom Door!,” an original children’s story featuring audience participation and musical accompaniment by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Created by MSO principal oboist Joseph Salvalaggio, Babu Press performances use classical music to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts and foster a love of reading. The performances are entertaining for audiences of all ages, from toddlers to adults.