I love Ricky Roo! I watched Ricky Roo puppet shows at a birthday party and at a community event and both times children ages 1 to 7 were fully engaged in the show. Kids were laughing, paying attention, and participating in the show. Chris, the owner, is warm, funny, wholesome, and talented with children. He is able to engage children and knows how to tell a story. At the birthday party, the birthday girl was incorporated into the story- she was beaming. He told exciting and creative stories and they had themes that are great for children. Puppets showed cooperation, respect, and determination and had fun along the way. The puppets were never scary. Plus Chris is organized, reliable, and responsive as a small business owner. Highly recommended for a birthday party or group event - yay for puppets.