Older children correspond animal's name to each vowel sound. This folktale is told with funny character voices for the many animals who find shelter in a mitten. Children place the pieces and guess what happens next. Activity sheets available. This Polish legend tells the story of how Krak, the young son of a shoemaker, defeats a terrorizing dragon by use of his wit and became Poland's first king.
Audience plays part of the townspeople.
Followed by the story of the trumpeter of St. Mary's. This Native American folktale about Thunderbird, Whale, Raven, Salmon and Frog, ends with a totem pole on which these characters were carved. Children follow along with sign language. Totem pole activity available. This Norwegian folktale tells its version of Happy, the bunny who creates the first Easter Egg using gifts he receives from his friends.