StinkyKids
editStinkyKids(www.stinkykids.com) was created by award-winning children's author, Britt Menzies after her daughter requested to be painted as a ballerina. StinkyKids comes from the phrase "little stinKers," a term of endearment that represents the innocent, mischievous behavior of kids and their on-going explorations through life. StinkyKids has evolved from an original painting to a multi-dimensional brand that inspires and engages children.
Meet The StinkyKids
editThe StinkyKids are a group of 10 diverse characters who sometimes get into mischief, and always help each other out of a jam. They are just like real kids who enjoy jumping in puddles, getting dirty int he sand or laughing from a funny noise. Kids we can all relate to and take us back to our days of being little stinKers ourselves.
These little stinkers love a good belly laugh, act before thinking, get messy and are honest. They are smart, but ma not always make the right choices, and sometimes get into trouble. They are innocent, happy and enjoy simple pleasures. They are good kids. A little stinker or StinkyKid is not a bad kid and should not be labeled as one. They are empathetic, thoughtful and kind. Each StinkyKid is their own Superhero as they use there 'Leader Of Good' quality to help them get out of trouble and learn from their childhood mistakes.
Cast of StinkyKids Characters
edit| Character Photo | Character name | Character Description | Leader of Good Quality |
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| /Users/Britt/Pictures/377350_262608257122827_262565680460418_818761_495331339_n[1].jpg | StinkyKid Britt | The lead character of the StinkyKids, Britt, with her beautiful red hair, is a future writer and can blow bubble gum bubbles bigger than a baseball. She enjoys writing to her pen pal Skye and her favorite treat is ice cream. | Helping friends and family 'work it out'. |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/376296_262607820456204_262565680460418_818756_1515663701_n.jpg | StinkyKid Johnny | As our neighborhood Champion of Fun and future stand-up comedian, Johnny can make his friends belly laugh with a simple funny face. His favorite color is Clown Nose Red and making funny noises with his hands and underarms is one of his special talents. | Making people laugh - Champion of Fun |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/297708_262608140456172_262565680460418_818760_1403628848_n.jpg | StinkyKid Jen | Our princess of the StinkyKids, Jen loves ballet and her BFF Britt. Adopted as a baby, Jen enjoys dancing to all types of music. One of her favorite foods is strawberries and she wants to be a mommy who sings and dances in Broadway shows when she grows up. | Teaching how to stay healthy, both mind and body. |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/318398_262607737122879_262565680460418_818755_1869387163_n.jpg | StinkyKid Trey | The golfer of the bunch, Trey is also great at building cool objects out of clay. He likes to take pictures of the places he visits with his big sister Hannah and will sometimes share his French fries with her on their travels. | Caring for the environment |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/377497_262608347122818_262565680460418_818762_1824384891_n.jpg | StinkyKid Skye | Collecting stickers is on of Skye's favorite hobbies. She can draw the best mermaids in her class and always wants ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch. She likes to practice cooking with her friend Joey so she can be a real chef someday. | Keeping in touch with friends and family |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/387782_262607633789556_262565680460418_818754_325004915_n.jpg | StinkyKid Joey | While her doggie Clyde relaxes in the sun, Joey loves to practice hula hooping while wiggling her ears in her backyard. She wants to own an 'adopt-a-pet' shop come day and will serve doggie donuts to her furry clients. (Donuts are her favorite treat!) | Compassion towards animals |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/393753_262608427122810_262565680460418_818763_924465747_n.jpg | StinkyKid Max | A compassionate and caring person, Max wants to make people smile by being a professional cartoonist. He loves to play soccer with his best friend Johnny, and he can do ten chin-ups on his chin-up bar in under one minute. He enjoys a good kosher pickle after his hard work and wants to be a dad who owns his own business when he grows up. | Volunteering his services |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/hannah in box.jpg | StinkyKid Hannah | As a future wedding dress designer, Hannah loves to build houses made of cards. She creates wonerful puppet shows and serves Granny Smith apples as a snack. | Teaching right from wrong - Being a Leader Of Good |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/392081_262608047122848_262565680460418_818759_1217628339_n.jpg | StinkyKid Billy | Billy can race to the bus stop in 36 seconds - how's that for a special talent! Royal blue is Billy's favorite color and he loves to play video games with his dad. It is no wonder Billy wants to be an inventor of video games when he grows up (and a volunteer fireman too!) | Putting others first and sharing |
| /Users/Britt/Pictures/392288_262607913789528_262565680460418_818757_243357149_n.jpg | StinkyKid Julie | As our new kid on the block in the sunny town of Morningside, Julie loves to ride bikes with her neighbor Max. She wants to be a stuffed animal creator when she grows up and her favorite 'growing food' is green beans with ketchup. | Creating friendships and unity with others |
About the Creator
editStinkyKids creator is Britt Menzies, an award-winning children's author, mom, wife and entrepreneur who was inspired by her daughter's request to paint her as a ballerina. StinkyKids comes from the phrase "little stinKers", a term of endearment that represents the innocent, mischievous behavior of Britt's two children. Her family's everyday antics often provide content and insight into the StinkyKids and their hilarious adventures.
Britt's first three books, StinkyKids and the Runaway Scissors, StinkyKids See A Full Moon and StinkyKids Have A Heart have been awarded the Mom's Choice Silver Award for excellence in literacy. In addition to being a children's author, Britt was a contributor in Chicken Soup for the Soul, an inspirational book by Jack Canfield released in 2009. In 2008, Britt was chosen by Bloomingdale's as a WOW! Women to Watch finalist for her work in developing consumer products based on the StinkyKids brand.
One of Britt's proudest professional achievements occurred in 2012 with the debut of StinkyKids, The Musical, a family production based on the StinkyKids books and characters that appeared to sell-out crowds on Broadway.
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Britt Menzies, creator of StinkyKids
StinkyKids, The Musical
editStinkyKids came to life on stage in Spring of 2012 through a family-oriented musical that debuted on Broadway and was originally produced by the award-winning Vital Theatre Group. The books and lyrics are written by Sammy Buck, and music composed by Daniel S. Acquisto. The original production was directed by Tim Drucker.
A hit Broadway show for families of all ages, StinkyKids, The Musical delighted audiences of all ages, and theater critics too! Each performance of the initial three runs were SOLD OUT and now the show is available to license worldwide with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (www.theatricalrightsworldwide.com). It's first international performance debuted at the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto, Canada. Along with sell out crowds and incredible reviews, StinkyKids, The Musical won the 2012 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show.
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StinkyKids, The Musical Synopsis
StinkyKid Britt loves making everyone happy. But this girl who never gets in trouble is in a sticky situation – literally: She has an impossibly epic wad of gum stuck in her hair. All of Britt’s friends are depending on her parents to take them to the new MegaJumper 3000 at Captain Happy’s Jumpy-Fun-Super-Bouncy Indoor Place, so she definitely doesn’t want to disappoint anyone. Britt must rely on her mischievous friends to help her before her parents find out, as they embark on an unexpected adventure across their neighborhood.
Live Action/Animation Project
editIn 2012, StinkyKids entered into a project collaboration agreement with Jarrett Creative Group [Creative Group] (www.jarrettcreative.com) to develop and produce a live action/animated series based on the award-winning StinkyKids books. The series, designed for ages 6 - 11, includes content for broadcast and digital distribution across multiple channels worldwide. Jarrett Creative Group along with Britt Menzies, the creator of StinkyKids are the Executive Producers of the series.
Series At a Glance
StinkyKids – hilarious “little stinKers” featuring Britt and her friends who get into a lot of mischief. How the StinkyKids get themselves out of a situation is often where the real T-R-O-U-B-L-E begins!
Series Overview
StinkyKids is a hilarious property that celebrates the endearing mishaps of childhood. The series features Britt, with flaming bright red hair and personality to match, along with her colorful circle of friends who get themselves into real-life mischief. Through a comedy of errors, these little stinKers learn from their mistakes, strive to make right choices and pledge to ‘Always be a Leader of Good’. In every fun-filled, heartwarming adventure, Britt and her friends use their individual strengths to navigate life’s journeys. How the StinkyKids get themselves out of a situation is where the real T-R-O-U-B-L-E begins.
Companion Website
editThe companion site to StinkyKids is www.stinkykids.com and was built by Biscuit Studios. It contains a Little StinKers corner filled with interactive games, fun coloring pages, animation and a section to meet each of the StinkyKids characters. Kids can write to their favorite little stinker and their favorite character will send a note back to them. Kids can also send in their own art work and see their masterpieces displayed on the website. The website also features a Parent/Teacher/Librarian corner with cleaver ideas for teachers to utilize the StinkyKidsbook and concepts into the classroom. In addition, kids can read StinkyKid Britt's Blog for all for the new StinkyKids adventures. There is a section to listen and watch some of the scenes and songs from StinkyKids, The Musical and photos of the StinkyKids products which include dolls, books, bikes, pillow heads and treats. (An expansion of the current licensing program is in the works with the help of ICM Partners as the agents for the brand.)
References
edithttp://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/09/25/stinkykids-britt-menzies-mompreneur-author http://youtube/83-gy-swaX0 http://youtube/9-nUQDMQBvw http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3762652 http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends-weekend/index.html#/v/165727316700 http://www.themommysguide.com/2012/12/interview-with-first-stinky-kid.html
External Links
editwww.stinkykids.com www.jarrettcreative.com www.theatricalrightsworldwide.com www.icmpartners.com www.vitaltheatre.org www.sammybuck.com www.bucquisto.com www.biscuitstudios.com
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