Tales of Clever Kids
Kids must keep their wits about them, whether they are trying to find their fortunes or outthink a crafty ogre. Now more than ever, kids need to view old problems with new eyes and old stories can give them that needed perspective.
Tales of Compassionate Kids
Compassion
is never old fashioned and a strong dose is needed to strengthen today's
kids for tomorrow's challenges. Four tales, hundreds of years old, remind
kids that helping others—be they fish, old witches or snakes—can
be quite rewarding.
Boys need something special to mark—and sometimes ease—their transition from boyhood to manhood. For thousands of years Story has been used to initiate boys into a new world of responsibilities and challenges. Three coming-of-age stories show boys how to confront their monsters and their manhood. For Boy Scout groups, the program features the story on which Cub Scouting is based.
Powerful changes occur, physically, mentally and spiritually, as girls become women. These changes can be frightening as well as exhilarating, but stories shared can transform and empower girls as they cross the threshold into womanhood.
Kids join in on the storytelling fun in these interactive stories which feature fairy tale raps, original mini-plays, fractured fairy tales, round-robin stories and beloved classics. Stories can be tailored for pre-schoolers or elementary school-age kids.
"You entertained over 800 students and teachers with your wonderful stories. I especially liked your audience participation pieces. Kids really enjoyed taking parts and their peers had fun seeing them in the spotlight... Very funny stuff!"
A book begins as a story created by someone's imagination. Listen to well known (and not so well known) stories that have been transformed into books, poems, raps, songs and even movies. Perfect for Reading Week programs.
"Thank you for sharing your stories during Rockwood Reading Week.
I liked the way that you emphasized that there are many ways to share stories from books
to poetry to storytelling."
Elementary Teacher
Who made man? What creature saved the people? Where did the moon come from? When did the land form? Why are there stars in the sky? These questions are answered through legends told by indigenous people throughout the world. (Grades K-8)
"Your stories were the highlight of our Native American day." Parent
Why Crow Wears Black
And Other Mother Nature Stories
From Native American teaching tales to tales from far away lands, these “porquoi stories,” or “why is it so?” stories explain the mysteries of Mother Earth’s inhabitants as well as the workings of her skies, seas and lands. (Grades 3-8)
Dragons
I Have Known and Loved
Dragons have always caused fear and fascination in listeners. But do they make good pets? Find out and hear stories of dragons—the good, the bad and the ugly—before you head out to your local pet store.
“I’m gonna ask Santa for a
pet dragon!”
Preschooler