Alexan (girl), age 10

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days The Castle of the Faithful Wives:

If you were King Konrad III, would you be angry that you were tricked?
Alexan: Yes, I would be angry because I thought the women wouldn't be able to carry much, but they carried their husbands, and I thought I would have the Duke, but I ended up not, and I would be embarrassed in front of my soldiers.

Think of another story where characters escaped from a dangerous situation. How did they do it?
Alexan: In Shrek, Shrek tangles the dragon's chain around the room and puts his sword in the middle, so the dragon couldn't reach him, Donkey, and Princess Feona.

Comments?
Alexan: I thought it was a good story, and even a bit funny how the wives carried their husbands on thier backs. They must have been really strong!

Bob, unspecified age

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?
Bob: The choice that you make will be up to you and if you do the right one the spell would be broken.

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?
Bob: That women just desire one thing above all else. That's not true there are many things a woman could desire.

Comments?
Bob: It was a good story.

Cody, age 12

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

Cody:
itwasarealgoodstory.ifyoudidnotenjoytheisstoryyoumustbecrazy

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.

Joy, age 9

responds to the story Susu and the Magic Mirror:

If you had the magic mirror of Paracaca and looked at your own reflection, what are the good things you would see?
Joy: A toy I like.

Comments?
Joy: It is very interesting.

Anny, age 14

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

Anny:
I thought that it was the best story I had ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

River, age 10

responds to the story The Native American Cinderella:

Why was it so important to Strong Wind that his bride tell the truth?
River: Because if his wife lies, he will never know if she is ever telling the truth. And if a person lies once they will lie again.

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.
River: I knew when my cousin was lying because she said I do not know where your lucky bracelet is. But I found it under my bed.

Comments?
River: I think the story was exciting. Keep on going, Whootie Owl.

Moesha, age 12

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?
Moesha: BECAUSE SHE WAS NICE TO EACH ONE AND GIVE THEM EACH SOMETHING IN MINUTES THAT BABA YAGA COULD NOT GIVE THEM IN YEARS

Why did Natasha's small gifts mean so much?
Moesha: BECAUSE THEY HAD ONLY MET IN MINUTES AND SHE WAS SO KIND TO COMPLETE STRANGERS AND ALSO SHE WAS KINDHEARTED.

Comments?
Moesha: IT HAS GOOD MORALS. IT WAS EXCELLENT.