Here's what people have to say about Joe Wos and Once Upon a Toon:


"Joe is too fun to be an adult!"-- Bill, age 10

"Joe has a wonderful rapport with his audience. His shows are entertaining and fun, engaging the entire crowd from preschool through adult. There is something for everyone!"

-- Dianne De Las Casas, President, Independent Children's Artist Network, Louisiana

"Joe's stories have broad audience appeal and are a pleasant blend of humor and positive messages. Don't think twice about inviting Joe to perform at your next event or gathering!"
-- Jason Hillyer, Education Director, Charles M. Schulz Museum, California

"Joe is one of the best storytellers in the Tri-State area and my personal favorite!"
-- Mary Morgan Smith, Manager Children's/YA Services, Northland Public Library

    "Bright, innovative, captivating, and FUNNY! Children and adults alike are glued to watching the show.  We always recieve positive feedback from our zoo guests regarding your show, and the question, 'When will he be back?' " -- Mem Malato, special events coordinator, Pittsburgh Zoo

"The 'Once Upon a Toon' stories are excellent. Children loved the audience participation parts. Mr. Wos is a talented artist and storyteller. Adults and children really enjoyed the program. Everyone loved it!"
--
Barb Lawler, children's librarian

"Joe is great! Combining storytelling with artwork, working the kids imaginations . The program is super! The parents enjoy it at least as much as the kids, and I consistently get praised for having Joe in!"
-- Erin Hill, community relations coordinator,
Borders Books and Music, South Hills

"Mr. Wos' ability to create adaptive lessons that are creative and educational is exceptional. His method of participatory storytelling via cartooning is unique and innovative. He has an excellent rapport with children, and is able to make a connection with them that encourages creative thinking and develops their skills in cartooning."
-- Kelly Schaming, arts coordinator, Citiparks Pittsburgh

"Excellent! Kept the students' interest for the entire time."
-- Nancy Dove, second-grade teacher, Scottsdale Elementary

 "Quite entertaining. The children, and adults thoroughly enjoyed it. Children of all ages loved the show and the children were thrilled to receive your drawings!"
-- Nancy Manganaro, Head Teacher, Vandergrift Elementary

"Your stories and toons made our party an incredible success! You captured an audience of children as well as adults! What taent! I cannot remember the last time we received so many compliments on behalf of a performer!"
-- Kelly L. Thakur, Children's Coordinator, Andrew Carnegie Free Library

"It was both a fun and educational presentation. You have a great rapport with the kids and you are a wondeful teacher as well as a talented storyteller. What a great combination in one person!! Your presentation was the highlight of our summer"
-- Janie Mason, Children's Librarian, Greensburg Hempfield Area Library

Wow, thanks everybody for the kind words! If you would like to send your comments about Joe Wos and Once Upon a Toon contact Joe Wos at Joewos@onceuponatoon.com

Thank you!