Hello dear kids & welcome to this penultimate edition of Kids Corner. November 18th is known as ‘Mickey Mouse Day’, as Mickey appeared in the animated short film, “Steamboat Willie” on November 18, 1928. Mickey, an animated character created by Walt Disney, is cheerful in spirit & the essence of his character is that despite being small & vulnerable, he overcomes larger than life adversity, through quick wit & a “can do spirit”. Mickey gets by through optimism & a positive outlook on the world. Remember kids, as many of you are still busy with exams, a “can do spirit, optimism & a positive outlook on life” coupled with hard work & the correct mind set can help you to achieve great success.
Remember, if you put your mind to it, you can achieve excellent results. Good luck!
Brain Teaser
What is Mickey Mouse’s proper name?
ANSWER
Michel Mouse
Did you know?
Mickey Mouse is an animated character, created by Walt Disney
Mickey is easily identified by his round ears, red shorts, white gloves and yellow shoes.
He speaks in falsetto voice and his speech is typically infused with 1930’s slang like: “swell” and “gee”
In the 1950’s, Mickey became a mainstay on television, with the premier of “The Mickey Mouse Club”.
Mickey became an icon for the Disney Theme Parks with the opening of Disneyland.
As its most famous character, Mickey serves as the mascot of the Walt Disney Company.
Mickey became the first animated character to receive a star on the “HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME”
Today, Mickey stands as the highest grossing animated character of all time.
Smile-a-while
Q. Where do Disney characters enjoy shopping the most?
A. Minnie market!
Q. What’s Mickey Mouse’s favorite treat?
A. Mice cream!
Q. What is Mickey Mouse’s favorite game?
A. Hide & squeak!
Q. How did Mickey feel when he first saw Minnie
A. It was glove at first sight!
Q. Why did Mickey Mouse get hit by a snowball?
A. Because Donald ducked!
Q. When does Mickey Mouse
put up his new calendar?
A. On New Ears Eve!
Congratulations To Our Winners!!!
Below are the three Kids Corner readers who really excelled in our October contest and are our chosen winners!
And here we stress chosen winners…as the number of entries we receive each month never ceases to astonish us!
It is amazing – and the quality absolutely breathtaking (our judges certainly have their work cut out for them!) We are thrilled! To think that such incredible talent lies in the hands of our young readers! What a great thought, knowing that we can expect only great things from you! We’d say, keep it up, but we just know that’s what you plan on doing in any case, without
Winner 1st Prize
Ayesha Hasware (6) of Kathmandu Street, Laudium.
Winner 2nd Prize
Sameeha Gafoor (7) of McDonald Street, Erasmia.
Winner 3rd Prize
Sakina Ngaphi (10) of Emerald Street, Laudium.
