Camille, age 9

I did a play called Girl Fish. It was awesome. I hope the person makes another one like that. I like a bunch of sports, and I like to direct plays!

Dempsey age 8

About the story The Fairy of the Woods and the Fairy of the Waters, an Italian folk tale about a grandmother who conveys a powerful secret to her grandson:
Dempsey: This story was telling you that parents would never leave you.

Note to Whootie friends- Hear a quick sound demo of the The Fairy of the Woods and the Fairy of the Waters. Or the complete 9-minute tale.

Jess, age 11

Jess, age 11, responds to the story The White Tiger:

Tell about something you practiced for a long time. What did you achieve?
Jess: I practiced horse riding for a long time, now I'm way better at it than I was.

If you practiced something you wanted for a long time and don't achieve it, was it worth it?
Jess: Yes, because you can still keep practicing.

Comments?
Jess: I thought the story was very interesting and different.

Jess, age 11

Jess, age 11, responds to the story The Enormous Nose:

Why did the royal court protect the prince from the truth about his nose?
Jess: The queen ordered them to because she didn't him to be left out.

When did the prince realize the truth about his nose?
Jess: When he was 20. Because everyone had told him it was great wisdom and tried to hide it from him.

Comments?
Jess: I thought the story was good and interesting.

Dannielle, age 13

Dannielle, age 13, responds to the story The Native American Cinderella:

Why was it so important to Strong Wind that his bride tell the truth?
Danielle: BECAUSE TRUTH IS EVERYTHING.

Tell about what happened when you knew someone was lying to you. Tell about another time when you knew someone was telling you the truth.
Danielle: WELL, MY BOYFRIEND TOLD ME HE WASN'T CHEATING BUT HE WAS.

Comments?
Danielle: WHATEVER.

Shannon, age 11

Shannon, age 11, responds to the story The Enormous Nose:

Why did the royal court protect the prince from the truth about his nose?
Shannon: They wanted him to believe he was perfect.

When did the prince realize the truth about his nose?
Shannon: Everyone told him he was perfect, so he believed it and was conceited.

Comments?
Shannon: It was a really good story, with a good message. I think they should make a version of it in a novel.