When I took my two girls to see children's entertainers Judy and David Sunday at Le Centre Communautaire Ste. Anne, I never expected to become part of the show.

But when David, trying to avoid singing the Froggy song, sat down in the aisle next to me, he couldn't help but notice I was the only one in the room with a notebook. Not missing a beat, the genial singer let his partner know what I was up to, and then offered me some helpful tips on correct spelling.

This ability to be spontaneous was just one of the many winning qualities of the "Kidstage" presentation. The husband and wife team from Toronto quickly picked up the mood from the audience and reacted appropriately.

When Judy and David noticed a few youngsters holding their ears during the first number, David took a survey to determine if the volume was too loud. When a small child was crying later in the program the duo offered a comforting verse of Kumbaya to help dry the tears.

I wasn't the only one who was in cluded in the show. In fact, by the time the one-hour presentation ended, I'll bet every child (and most of the adults) in the audience felt an intimate part of the entertainment. That's because Judy and David made certain there was always something for their listeners to do.

A lot happened during that brief hour. We learned not only about "This Little Piggy," but about his buddies who lived in New York City, London, and Rome and in Judy's bathtub, lunch box, and on the phone.

The little teapot turned "funky," thanks to a "Band in the Box" (cleverely staged to make it appear the duo's back-up were housed in a rubbermaid box on the stage). There was a great aerobic workout during a song bout Bagels; everyone had to alternately stand or sit whenever a word starting with "B" was sung. When David tried to trip up the audience singing about "Baby Bop's Bagel," gales of laughter could be heard.

Although many of the songs on the program were nonsensical, there were some warm musical moments as well. Judy's pleasant, inviting voice was perfect for "Rainbow Waiting for Me." It would have been easy to ask everyone to remain quiet and just listen for this number. Instead, David sat on the front steps of the stage and led the children in arm movements that complimented the song.

One of the best things about Sunday's program was that Judy and David let the audience know they were glad to be in Fredericton. By mentioning the city by name several times throughout the afternoon, the husband and wife team acknowledged the importance of that particular group of people. They also kept the house lights up dunng the show, and tried to make eye contact with children and adults in all areas of the theatre.

After the show, the duo appeared in the lobby to meet with their young fans. Yes, there was merchandise for sale, but there was no heavy pressure. In fact, the pair reiterated several times while signing autographs that a purchase was not necessary.

My children loved Judy and David. And, judging from the beaming faces I witnessed throughout the show, so did everyone else's. I think the adults had a pretty good time too.