Stories by Gail... GAIL has published original stories on the Weekly Reader website. (www.weeklyreader.com) in the PARENTS section. See her stories for Dec. 2002, Jan. March, April, May, June, 2003, about a cat named Cristeve and her animal friends as they experience lessons in Sharing, Persevering to Complete a Goal, Finding Joy in the Simple Things, Friendship, and Getting Along with Others. These stories are for 2 to 10 year olds and their parents. Presentations Many of these presentations and classes are perfect for community centers, schools, libraries, and bookstores. Call (704) 965-8471 to discuss options. Calendar Click calendar to enlarge. Just For Fun Children enjoy our monthly coloring page featuring the adventurous puppet, Roxanne. Download our (Uses Adobe Reader). Program Descriptions Storytelling with Puppets! Original Stories, or stories selected from children's literature are brought to life with puppets, music and stage settings. Each show is 45 minutes. Starting at $225, depending on number of students and venue discounts for multiple shows Puppet Making Workshops A story is told, then the children are taught to make the puppet; they are encouraged to tell the story themselves, or make up one of their own. All materials are included, and puppets are easy-to-make designs appropriate for 2 - 5 year olds, and 6 - 10 year olds. Many puppet designs are available. 60-minute workshop starting at $175.00 depending on numbers and details. includes materials for up to 20 children $5.00 for each additional child discounts available for multiple classes. Birthday Parties For ages 2 and older. Entertainment, music, and puppet-making workshops are available. 30 minutes for stories, 30 minutes for workshop. Stage and all materials with vinyl sheets for table/floor covering for workshop are brought to your location. Starting at $185 depending on numbers ($4.00 each child over #20) $15.00 travel fee Call (704) 965-8471 for booking info and contract terms Toddler Program for Schools For ages 12 months to 3 years. Toddlers participate in 30 minutes of music, stories with puppets, and movement centered around a theme. Mini-stage at child's height. Topics: Little Ducks; All Kinds of Shoes; Sun, Moon, & Stars; Fun with Bears; A Busy Day; MonkeySeeMonkeyDo; Little Ducks; All Kinds of Shoes; Sun, Moon & Stars; Fun with Bears; A Busy Day; Mommy, Daddy & Me; Zoo Animals; Farm Animals; Cars, Busses, Boats & Trains; or A Day at the Beach. Special topics can be created. Birthday Parties in this format are available. $175 for up to 20 children discounts available for multiple bookings Combo Show Plus Workshop for Schools Perfect for schools, a combo program can be presented for up to 80 children with a workshop for twenty children immediately following the show. $250 (starting rate) for show $50 workshop for up to 20 children (discounted rate for combo) $4.00 for each additional child