Bob, age 13

Responds to the Russian folk tale Baba Yaga:

Why did the gates, the servant girl, the big dog, and the thin black cat help Natasha escape?
Bob: They helped Natasha escape because se had given them each an item that Babba Yagga would never give to them..

Comments?
Bob: I thought it was an amazing story and extremely frightening.

Janini, age 6

Responds to the English folk tale The Apple Dumpling:

Why did the old woman give away her flowers and her golden chain without asking for anything in return?
Janini: The old woman gave away her flowers and her golden chain because she wanted apples to make apple dumplings.

Why did the old woman finally get her apple dumpling at the end?
Janini: The old woman wanted to eat apple dumpling and other things she got were not important to her.

Comments?
Janini: Always to share things with others.

Note to Whootie friends- Lots of free materials on the story The Apple Dumpling including a complete Reader's Theatre play script.

Nora, age 11

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell:

At the end of the story when Sir Gawain said, "I must put the choice in your own hands," why did that statement break the spell?
Nora: He had given his wife the sovereignty and freedom all women desire above all other things.

Before you finished the story, what did you think was the answer to the question, "What is it that women want most, above all else?" If you answer was different, which was the better answer?
Nora: I couldn't think of anything, really.
I had many thoughts, but couldn't decide on one. None of them were right, anyway.

Comments?
Nora:

Nora, age 11

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell:

At the end of the story when Sir Gawain said, "I must put the choice in your own hands," why did that statement break the spell?
Nora: He had given his wife the sovereignty and freedom all women desire above all other things.

Before you finished the story, what did you think was the answer to the question, "What is it that women want most, above all else?" If you answer was different, which was the better answer?
Nora: I couldn't think of anything, really.
I had many thoughts, but couldn't decide on one. None of them were right, anyway.

Comments?
Nora:

Grace, age 9

Responds to the story The Magic Tree Trunks:

If you were Prince Sigurd or Princess Sophie hiding in the tree trunks, would you have helped Lineik?
Grace: Yes, I would have helped her because sooner or later they would find out.

Did you ever forgive someone who did a bad thing? Tell about it.
Grace: One time someone took something that I told them not to take and they took it any way. I told my Mom and she told the person to put it back. She said sorry and I forgave her.

Comments?
Grace: I thought it was a very good fairytale story. It's very forgiving.

Krit, age 9

Responds to the story Fur & Feathers, an African folk tale about Mama Ostrich, whose two dear chicks are stolen by Mama Lion.)

Krit:
DEAR WHOOTIE, I LIKED YOUR STORY BECAUSE IT HAD A LOT OF IDEAS AND A LOT OF DETAILS AND HAD INTERESTING WORDS. IT WAS SURPRISING.

Whootie friends- you can also hear a quick sound demo of the story or the complete 4-minute tale, both narrated to enchanting original music.

Luis, age 8

Responds to the story Fur & Feathers, an African folk tale about Mama Ostrich, whose two dear chicks are stolen by Mama Lion.)

Luis:
I think they were trying to show an example of Dr. King in animals.

Whootie friends- you can also hear a quick sound demo of the story or the complete 4-minute tale, both narrated to enchanting original music.

Mike, age 9

Responds to the story Fur & Feathers, an African folk tale about Mama Ostrich, whose two dear chicks are stolen by Mama Lion.)

Mike:
I think it showed me when I get older to never leave my kids.

Whootie friends- you can also hear a quick sound demo of the story or the complete 4-minute tale, both narrated to enchanting original music.

Koralys, age 13

Responds to the Spanish folk tale The Girl-Fish:

Why did the girl go to such trouble to recover the queens's crown?
Koralys: So she can be human again. She wanted to be her old self again and she said she would do anything to be herself again.

How did helping the queen change the girl's feelings?
Koralys: She understood the queen's problem and wanted to help.

Comments?
Koralys: I thought this story was cool and enjoyable.

Maliana, age 6

Responds to the story Blond Carrie & Brunette Carrie:

How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Maliana: Because they were kind to each other and cooperated.

Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Maliana: My brother has Down syndrome. He tells me he loves me and gives me hugs.

Comments?
Maliana: Very sweet and touching!!

Jessica, age 10

Responds to the story The Prince & His Three Fates, an ancient Egyptian folk tale about a prince who was born under a curse.

Jessica:
I like this story because it tells that woman can also do scary tasks for her prince.

Whootie friends- you can also hear a quick sound demo of the story "The Prince and His Three Fates" or the complete 12-minute tale, both narrated to enchanting original music.

Jacob, age 12

Jacob responds to the story Fur & Feathers, an African folk tale about Mama Ostrich, whose two dear chicks are stolen by Mama Lion.

Jacob: I think the story wasa trying to show me that Mama Lion did a bad thing by kidnapping two chicks and claiming that they was her own cubs.

Whootie friends- you can also hear a quick sound demo of the story or the complete 4-minute tale, both narrated to enchanting original music.

Fazilla, 9 1/2

Fazilla, age 9, responds to the story The Talking Eggs, a story from the American South about two different sisters, a magical old woman and her talking eggs:

Fazilla: I think the story "The Talking Eggs" was trying to show us that you should listen to your elders and don't be greedy! Also that being polite and kind will be given a reward.


Note to Whootie friends- Hear a quick sound demo of the The Talking Eggs. Or the complete 9-minute tale.

Patrice, age 10

Responds to the Medieval story The Epic of Siegfried:

Did Siegfried do the right thing to help Regin? Say YES or NO and explain why.
Patrice: No, the treasure was not rightfully his.