Local performer strives to spark imagination of children by Andrea Miller, Hockessin Community News, January 6, 2005.

Once a month Newark performer extraordinaire Lois Young presents a morning of whimsical entertainment for young children and they react with the kind of glee and merriment that no TV screen will ever provoke. Lois combines her beautifully trained voice, magical stories, original songs, and skill as a ventriloquist and puppeteer with her imaginative sets and bubbly energy to provide an hour of fun and fascination for young and old alike.

The show is a local version of Sesame Street. Each month a different color is highlighted and audience members wear something that color. They also bring a certain kind of stuffed animal. In August it was sunshine yellow and bunnies. Most of those in attendance were familiar with Lois's CD's and sang along as they danced in the aisles.

Lois's many puppets are adorable but each also has his own lesson to teach. One is shy, one has hiccups, one a runny nose ---the creativity is never ending.

She also appeals to each child by reading his or her name to welcome them and then singing songs in which their names are used. She has a well deserved national reputation and we are very fortunate to have her living in Delaware.

All in all it is a delightful hour from 10:30AM to11:30AM on the last Saturday of each month.