110. Are Children's Stories the Key to Animal Empathy? with Children's Entertainer, Sukey Molloy (S12)
Episode 5 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript
Sukey Molloy, an acclaimed children's performer and author. We delve into Sukey's work, particularly focusing on her storytelling album, 'The Adventures of Little Stubby,' which features a miniature donkey named Stubby.
Sukey discusses her inspiration from real-life rescue stories and her goal to help young children navigate their emotions through animal characters.
Guest: Trained as a professional modern dancer in New York City, Sukey Molloy performed and toured as a member of the Solomon’s Company Dance and went on to study developmental movement and Kidnastics with former Olympian, Garland O’Quinn, Ph.D., and infant development with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. Sukey’s work in “movement skill development through guided play” has led her to design and teach music and movement programs for infants, toddlers, nursery schools, after-school programs, elementary schools, and with her own Nyack, NY-based PlayMove&Sing Inc. company. Sukey’s work is the recipient of multiple awards, most recently the NAPPA award for her new storytelling album, The Adventures of Little Stubby.
Find Sukey’s music and stories on Spotify, Amazon, YouTube and more! And visit Sukey at www.sukeymolloy.com
Book Recommendation: Running With Sherman : the donkey with the heart of a hero by Christopher McDougall
Other Links
https://www.littlelongears.org/
https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/
Wonky Donkey Video
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