It's not surprising that artist Charles Pachter's quirky take on iconic Canadian imagery has found its way into a children's book. It's more surprising that it's taken this long for his fun and seemingly kid-friendly artwork to make its way there. M is for Moose (Cormorant Books, 2008) takes a trip through the alphabet accompanied by some of the most famous images from the Toronto artist's portfolio—including the Hockey Knights in Canada that adorns College......

Overheard by reader Kate Bowen on the 501 Queen streetcar. Little Girl, looking out the window: Is a giraffe taller than that tree? Mom: Yes. Little Girl: Is a giraffe taller than you? Mom: Yes. Little Girl: Is a giraffe taller than the CN Tower? Mom: No. Little Girl: Is a baby giraffe taller than you? (No response.) Little Girl: Are all frogs girls? Mom: What? Who told you that? Hear something? Send it to......

MUSIC: British remix artist and musician Joseph Mount plays the Social with his band, Metronomy. They are joined by Toronto electro trio Modele. Treat yourself to a few $2 drinks before 11 p.m., and stay for the show. The Social (1100 Queen Street West), 10 p.m., $5 before 11 p.m., $10 after. MUSIC: In case the Social's not really your thing, join Juno Award-winning songstress Melissa Etheridge at Massey Hall for a night of slightly......

MUSIC: It is highly recommended that you check out tonight's EP release party for Toronto band We Take Lovers. The show is at Sneaky Dee's, and features performances from friends and local favourites The Guest Bedroom and Femme Generation, as well as We Take Lovers themselves. DJ Rob spins in between sets. Sneaky Dee's (451 College Street), doors at 9:00 p.m., $10 includes a copy of the EP, $6 does not. KIDS: This afternoon at......

Somehow, "Sesame Street" is about to begin its thirty-ninth season, and they're pulling out all the stops for their premiere on August 11. Among the whack of celebrity guests slated for the first show of the new season is the omnipresent Leslie Feist; she'll debut a new song with Elmo and perform "1234." Judging by a clip of the latter performance that was uploaded to YouTube this morning, the whole thing is looking pretty......

Comic book panels bursting with rippling muscles and bulging breasts, a guaranteed sight at this weekend's Toronto Comicon (at the Holiday Inn, 377 King Street West), might be more than a Captain Underpants–obsessed kid normally sees. In an attempt to cater to older fans with children—and nurture a new generation of DC-obsessives—this year’s Comicon will feature a Comics for Kids area for children under 12 (who, consequently, can attend free with an adult). The......

The circuses of today feature less slapstick and more spectacle (think: Cirque), taking audiences from peanut-strewn mall parking lots to cushy Vegas theatres. But this weekend’s Toronto International Circus Festival, which kicks off Harbourfront Centre’s annual roster of awesome summer fun, is the best of both worlds: accessible (it’s free) and theatrical. Fire eaters, aerial artists, hybrid Parkour/martial art/hip hop stunt men, and a couple of those dudes who ride around on tiny motorcycles......

If you're near a radio on Monday, tune into CBC Radio for 25 hours of music and talk programming dedicated to Music Monday. Four years ago, the Coalition for Music Education in Canada established Music Monday—the first Monday in May—to highlight the importance of music education in schools. Kids and school staff across the country are encouraged to go outside and play a short concert. The main focus of Music Monday is to join......