The Kidz Corner for International Family launches in this special May issue on the “aha” moments of family. The finding of magic, in a moment, in a look, in a finding of self, magic, magic, magic! To help us launch our special section on children is our good friend, Elysia, who is 2.

In Elysia’s Own Words

By Catherine Wayland

Elysia: I take ballet Catherine: Really, do you like to dance? Elysia: Oh yes, I take ballet. We gallop. Catherine: Can you show me? Elysia is off galloping around the playground. Catherine: Do you wear a special outfit? Elysia: The top is pink and the pants are pink. I take ballet. Catherine: You sound so happy every time you say that. Elysia: Leila is my friend in ballet. Catherine: It must be fun to have a friend to dance with. Elysia: We sing songs. Catherine: Can you sing me one of the songs? Elysia: Gong Gong went the frog. There are wonderful movements that go with this song. I wish I could show you. Elysia: Gong Gong went the little green frog. Gong Gong went the frog and hop, hop, hop away. Elysia has hopped away with such a big smile on her face. Hop, Hop dear readers. Hop, Hop – and welcome to our Kidz Corner!