In this episode of 'The Deal with Animals' podcast, We talk with 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.
Animal Empathy
Sukey discusses her inspiration from real-life rescue stories and her goal to help young children navigate their emotions through animal characters. We explore the deeper meanings behind animal stories in children's media, the ethics of animal representation, and the emotional connections between children and animals.
Sukey also shares touching anecdotes from her visits to donkey rescue farms and reflects on the broader implications of how animals are treated in different cultures.
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 teaching, storytelling, and music remain central to her mission to encourage young children to play, move, and sing, and have led to the creation of an array of companion play products, including hand puppets, finger puppets, picture books, and felt art, as well as award-winning albums and DVDs. 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
The Good Pig and Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
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(This blog post was written with the help of AI and edited for content and accuracy by Marika Bell)
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