Tamara Maellaro

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About me

Co-owner of Flying Kitten Music and BillyGorilly.com

Contact me

tamara@billygorilly.com

Website
http://billygorilly.com

History

Member for
3 years 15 weeks
  • Free Resource: Billy Gorilly Podcast for Kids - Posted Thursday, September 15, 2011

    New Episode

    Billy Gorilly Podcast for Kids #28

    Take a listen to Billy Gorilly's latest podcast featuring the song BIRDS and Billy Gorilly's rockin' song SHAKE IT that is sure to get the kids up and moving.

    Billy Gorilly's podcasts are short and sweet, perfect for short attention spans. We also offer free printables to go along with each segment. Access the podcast and printables on our website. Get podcast + printables here. You can also subscribe with iTunes.

     

  • Billy Gorilly Podcast for Kids episode 26 — One World, Many Stories - Posted Monday, May 16, 2011

    It's all about summer reading and One World, Many Stories

    In Podcast episode 26 Billy Gorilly and Mrs. Flicker Fireflybrarian are very excited about the summer library reading program. They think it's a great resource for families because it not only encourages kids to read during the summer, but it's also free. Kids will get a kick out of  Billy Gorilly as he talks to Mrs. Flicker about all the fun they can have at the library. Billy even sings his library theme song"One World, Many Stories". Oh, and there are coloring pages and a bookmark template too! Get podcast and printables here

  • Audio Stories: Aesop's Fables For Today's Kids - Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2011

    Just Released - Billy Gorilly's audio stories for kids

    AESOP'S FABLES FOR TODAY'S KIDS

    Schooltime • Playtime • Bedtime

    This collection of audio stories feature Billy Gorilly’s friendly storytelling, underscored by his magical piano. It will capture everyone’s imagination as he weaves Aesop’s classic tales of honesty, cooperation, responsibility, and tolerance.

    This album also includes Bonus Library Theme Song: One World, Many Stories

    Want to take a listen go here

  • Free Resource ❤ One World, Many Stories ❤ - Posted Monday, March 14, 2011

    Billy Gorilly has done it again. He has released another very fun and catchy library song. This one is called "ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES"

    As a way to give back to the community, Billy Gorilly is offering a free 55-second version of his song to help you promote the Children's Library Summer Reading Program One World, Many Stories.

    This song is ready for you to use. It would work perfectly in a radio ad, video, puppet show, or to start out a school presentation. You can also add a link on your website to the song, or downlaod the mp3.Take a listen and feel free to use this promotional resource click here

    Find out more about Billy Gorilly at his website  billygorilly.com

     

  • Make A Splash ❤ Free Resources - Posted Friday, May 28, 2010

    Hi Everyone,

    My name is Tamara Maellaro, and I'm part of the team that creates the Billy Gorilly educational music and activity products. To learn more about Billy Gorilly visit us at  billygorilly.com

    I know many of you are busily planning for your summer reading program and I would like to help. I would like to share with you some great resources you can use (free) to help promote the Summer Library Reading Program "Make A Splash — READ".

    ❤ Are you looking for a craft for the kids to make? Take a peek at this easy Aquarium Craft made especially for the Make A Splash theme. You will  find step-by-step instructions with pictures. View now

    ❤ Get a free 60-sec Make A Splash theme song that you can use on your blog, website, video, or whatever you can think of. We want to help you have a successful reading program. Listen and Learn more Here

    ❤ If you need a longer version of Make A Splash you can find it on the Rockin' the SchoolHouse Vol. 2 CD Bonus Track #20 Go Here.

    ❤ How about a tasty treat to make with the kids. Try our recipe for Mr. Splashy a frogalicious frozen treat. View and download recipe here

    ❤ Need bookmarks to hand out to the kids in class to help promote the library? Take a look at these. Just print, cut, and enjoy. Download bookmark template Now

  • Aquarium Craft • No Water Needed • Make A Splash — Read - Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2010

    Hello Everyone,

    I just wanted to let you know about a cute children's craft that is easy to make. It fits perfectly with the Make A Splash — Read theme.

    It's an aquarium that needs no water and you won't have to feed the fish.

    I give you step by step instructions how to make the craft and it's absolutely free. You can see the insrtuctions and get the template here.

    If you are looking for the Make A Splash theme song you can get Billy Gorilly's special 60-second promotional version here. He let's you use it for free for promotional use.

    Get the long version of the Make A Splash theme song here

    Sincerely,

    Tamara Maellaro

  • It's All About Splishin' and Splashin' and "Making A Splash" - Posted Tuesday, May 4, 2010

    ** Billy Gorilly Show Podcast for Kids Episode #21 Just Released. Be part of the learning fun with Billy and his pals from the Candy Appletree Woods. Hear Billy and Mrs. Flicker Fireflybrarian tell about all the exciting things happening at your library and hear the summer reading program theme song "Make A Splash". Also listen to Billy's best buddy, Owlton W. Hootley sing a song about those splishing splashing little green critters, "Hopping Toads & Jumping Frogs".

    Get the free activity pages for kids to do while they listen and learn.** To listen to "The Billy Gorilly Show" Podcast for kids, order copies of "Rockin' the SchoolHouse vol.2" which contains the full length version of the "Make A Splash" theme song, or to order any of the other Billy Gorilly educational materials and CDs, go to www.billygorilly.com

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  • Are You Ready to MAKE A SPLASH? - Posted Tuesday, March 30, 2010

    As summer rapidly approaches, librarians and teachers across the country are busily preparing for this summer's reading program "Make A Splash at your Library". With a seemingly endless number of details to get together and such a short time left, it's good to know Billy Gorilly is ready to help. His brand new CD "Rockin' the SchoolHouse vol.2" not only has a "Make A Splash" theme song, but it also offers up 19 other songs and audio stories done as only Billy and his pals can do. Kids will have a ball singing along to learn the Days of the Week, Letter sounds, Counting Backwards, and the Colors of the Rainbow. They'll learn the meaning of true friendship and the value of cooperation as they listen to Billy's version of some classic Aesop fables, and when it's time to pick up and put things away there's even a "Clean-Up" song to wrap it all up. Early learners will be Energized, Geniusized, and Socialized with this multiple subject CD as they learn everything they need to know in a way they'll never forget.

    Everyone Loves Freebies!

    Billy Gorilly created a special 60 second version of his "Make A Splash" song just for you. Use this song FREE to help promote your reading program. Listen Here

    Where can I learn more about Billy Gorilly's Educational Music?

    To learn more about "Rockin' the SchoolHouse vol. 2", it's companion CD vol.1, or any of the other Billy Gorilly music and educational products, visit billygorilly.com on the web. Listen to Rockin' the SchoolHouse vol. 2

  • FREE RESOURCE: Make A Splash - Posted Monday, February 1, 2010

    Hi everyone,

    I know many of you are starting to plan your  summer reading programs for children, and Billy Gorilly wants to help you get a head start. This years theme for many of the libraries is "Make A Splash — Read ". So Billy Gorilly decided to write a song called, what else?, you guessed it "Make A Splash"

    Billy Gorilly loves the library and all it has to offer. He wants to help encourage children to visit their library and to learn and enjoy reading.

    As a way of giving back to the community and help promote going to the library, Billy created a special 60 second promotional version of his song "Make A Splash". You can link to, download, or just listen to the song. You can also use the song in your promotional videos or audio ads. It's free for you to use. We just ask that you don't sell it. It's intended for everyone to use for free.

    Please feel free to take a listen, and use this free promotional resource click here

    We hope you enjoy!

    Sincerely,

    Tamara

    BillyGorilly.com

  • Jingle Bells by Billy Gorilly- free song download - Posted Sunday, November 29, 2009

    Wishing You Happy Holidays

    from Billy Gorilly and the Crew.

    To our friends and fans,

    We thank you for your loyal support and kind words. We love and appreciate you very much. We understand that without you, we would not be here.

    Please accept this gift of music from Billy Gorilly.

    Jingle Bells by Billy Gorilly free .mp3 song download click here