Mercy, age 10

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

Mercy:
The story makes me feel good. I like the story. The story is nice. The story is funny.

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.

Sinichinaru, age 12

Responds to the story The Tiger's Whisker:

How can Yun Ok help her husband?
Sinichinaru: I don't know!

Comments?
Sinichinaru: A tiger is more vicious than a man.

Ridda, age 12

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?
Ridda: Because he was the brother of her.


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.
Ridda: I would ask why you lied to me.

Comments?
Ridda: I think the story teaches us to never lie or nobody will believe you or maybe never ever lie.

Carol, age 62

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?
Carol: To share what she had with others who had a need.

Why did the old woman finally get her apple dumpling at the end?
Carol: Give and it shall be given unto you.

Comments?
Carol: It was really a great story!

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

Ricardo, age 8

Responds to the story from the King Arthur days After the Great Fire:

In the battle, why did the man and his wife hide instead of taking sides?
Ricardo: So she would be safe.

Why did Sararuma turn to dust?
Ricardo: Because it was old.

Comments?
Ricardo: It was awesome.

Joyce, age 8

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:
Joyce:
This story let me feel that my heart is lovely.

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

Jada, age 7

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

Jada:
You should not be mean to people because it will hurt there feelings. The story also showed why you should not be greedy.

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.