Children's culture is filled with playful animals from Scooby Doo, to Bambi to Big Bird to the stars of recent hit films such as Madagascar or Over the Hedge . And while these depictions are very entertaining to both kids and adults alike, they bear very little resemblance to reality, where animals...

If you find yourself panicking at the prospective of entertaining preschoolers for an afternoon party, you may want to consider hiring a children's entertainer. The two most important things to consider before choosing a performer are: the age group and your child's interests. Some younger children...