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.