 | SPRING STORIES: Tales of Valentine Friendship and Love, together with Spring Rains and Breezes Spring is a time of change, change between seasons, between states of mind. Stories are places of festival and places of rest, celebrating not only change but also the things that stay the same. Celebrate Spring with Stories With Claire! |
| AROUND THE WORLD Recommended Ages: Elementary - Teen Theme: Multicultural stories Description: Cultural tales from as far as the other side of the world to just down the road: educational entertainment at its best! Length: 30 - 45 minutes | TALES OF THE BARDS Recommended Ages: Elementary - Adult Theme: Stories of the Middle Ages and Renaissance Description: World history and geography combine in these tales from the medieval feast hall. Stories come from Greek, Roman, Norse, and English mythologies. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
| BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL: THE CAT IN THE HAT'S COUSIN Recommended Ages: PreK - Early Elementary, Family Theme: Cat and animal stories Description: Kids of all ages will love having this costumed character bring stories of his furry feline friends. This program includes party favors for small party groups. Length: 20 - 30 minutes | BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL: PIRATE! Recommended Ages: Elementary, Family Theme: Pirate stories and tales of the coast and seashore. Description: This costumed Pirate Captain brings tales of the seven seas and plenty of swashbuckle to any party, savvy? This program includes party favors for small party groups. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
| STORIES FROM THE STARRY NIGHT (Now on CD! Call or email Claire to order!) Recommended Ages: PreK - Elementary Theme: Folktales and myths Description: Classic tales of constellations and creation stories from many cultures bring interest in the night sky to any classroom or library. Length: 30 - 45 minutes | TALES OF THE FAIR FOLK Recommended Ages: Elementary - Teen Theme: Multicultural folk and fairy tales Description: Delightful or dangerous, elves are never dull. Young people of all ages will enjoy these imagination-boosting stories. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
| TALES OF FAITH: THE LORD CALLED Recommended Ages: PreK - Adult Theme: Bible Story Retellings Description: Church schools and classes of all ages will find delight and insight in these Bible-based tales of Moses, David, Samuel, and more. Length: 15 - 30 minutes | THE FAITHFUL OF THE WORLD Recommended Ages: Teen - Adult Theme: Spiritual stories Description: Judeo-Christian and other world traditions bring funny and moving stories of spiritual experience to older audiences. Length: 15 - 30 minutes |
| HOLIDAY TALES Recommended Ages: PreK - Teen, Family Theme: Stories for special days of the year Description: Accent stories for programs and parties include Wintry Days, Tales for Saint Patrick, and Halloween Night. Length: 20 - 45 minutes | INTERACTIVE INVENT-A-TALE Recommended Ages: Elementary - Teen Theme: Storytelling Workshop Description: This classroom or library workshop features hands-on storytelling activities; by the end, participants have created and helped tell a story themselves. Length: 45 minutes - 1 1/2 hours |
| RAHAB OF JERICHO AND OTHER FAITHFUL WOMEN Recommended Ages: Adult Theme: Tales of Biblical and spiritual women Description: Designed for women's Bible studies and groups, these stories bring strong and fascinating women from religious traditions to life. Length: 30 - 45 minutes | IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW Recommended Ages: Teen - Adult Theme: Personal narrative and folk tales from my family Description: These humorous, moving, and sometimes scary stories recall the lives of my father and family. With laughter and tears, this program honors "the old folks at home." Length: 1 - 1 1/2 hours |