They've been doing gigs for kids for over 30 years and it definitely showed in their professionalism and connection with the youngsters.
Lee and Sandy Paley share songs with children and they can do it in intimate settings such as the Estevan Public Library's lounge area, or in large stadiums.
"We really love the more intimate environments though. It means we can get up close with the kids," said Sandy just prior to the couple's launching into one of their signature opening activity songs involving green jelly beans.
About 25 youngsters clapped, clanged and banged away with the Paleys last Wednesday afternoon in the sun-filled library setting.
The Paleys are best known for their long-running television show Ballooner Landing, a set they share with their dog Do-Good, a shy pink parrot named Prudence and the anything but shy flea, Tex Critter.
The winner of the Can-Pro Gold Award for best Canadian-produced children's series, Ballooner Landing aired for 15 years on various networks including YTV, CBC and Global as well as on PBS and Kidztime in the United States. They have also made appearances on Treehouse and Sesame Street.
The couple have written and recorded over 200 action songs contained on 10 CDs and DVDs, all from their Ballooner series.
Their songs, printed in music books, including their well known Don't Get Peanut Butter in the Strawberry Jam and Cow's Woc Backward, are now published in textbooks and distributed by Pearson Education of New Jersey.
The two say they love children and believe childhood is just too short, so they encourage families to play, laugh and sing together to focus on the positive message of caring, friendship and love.
"As we all know, when children are happy they play well together and find it easier to learn," they said.
The Paleys, along with their family, live in Calgary.
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