As you can tell from each synopsis, these stories are ideal for younger audiences; pre-schoolers and grades K to 3. These humorous storybooks are fantastic compliments to Character Education studies and literacy based events. Curriculum connections include multi-cultural studies, literature, character education, and drama. Art forms include music, drama, and storytelling. State standards addressed in these works are ELA. These storytellings are only available October thru January.
Shows run approx. 35 minutes and your booking includes one complimentary storybook w/read-along CD. Suggested audience size is 75 students and due to the intimacy of the presentation and should be presented in the library or small spaces. Additional books are available for purchase.
 LUMPY BUMPY PUMPKIN - A Halloween Tale
Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin is an original tale about finding acceptance and has lots of audience participation & warmth. Robbi K tells of Lumpy Bumpy, the funniest-looking pumpkin in the pumpkin patch who achieves pumpkin success by gaining positive self esteem to become the 'most appropriate' Jack O'Lantern on Farmer Joe's farm! Lumpy Bumpy is a staged-reading performed by Robbi K, who expertly demonstrate the art of storytelling and get audiences to sing, move, laugh, and clap along. Seasonal supplemental materials available upon request. Order forms available so parents can purchase additional books w/companion Read-Along/Move-Along CD for children to read again at home. Available: October Only
 TOBIAS TURKEY - A Thanksgiving Story
Tobias Turkey is a humorous holiday tale that introduces us to little Tobias; the most determined turkey on the farm! Like Lumpy Bumpy, Tobias Turkey also takes place on Farmer Joe's Farm and carries an impotant message - all things can be accomplished with focus! Tobias Turkey is chocked full of audience participation, humor & warmth while the jaunty, folksy music and funny character voices get the children moving and singing along. Tobias Turkey provides kids with lots of laughs and a valuable lesson- with their determination they can do anything. Seasonal supplemental materials available upon request. Order forms available so parents can purchase additional books w/companion Read-Along/Move-Along CD for children to read again at home. Available: November Only
 BIG ANNIE - An American Tall Tale
Big Annie is a larger-than-life heroine -- a Creole flatboat captain who uses her amazing strength and the help of some animal friends, to pull a boatload of toys through a terrible storm one Christmas Eve long ago. Big Annie captures the sound of New Orleans jazz, and the rhythm and power of the American work song. Children quickly help Annie sing her song, "Heave Ho! Pull the boat Big Annie!" Seasonal supplemental materials available upon request. Order forms available so parents can purchase additional books w/companion Read-Along/Move-Along CD for children to read again at home. Available: December Only
 THE FIREFLY STAR - An Hispanic Folk Tale
The Firefly Star is a vibrant, bi-lingual, non-religious story that celebrates Hispanic folk tradition and like the other stories listed above, The Firefly Star has lots of audience participation, humor & warmth. The magical story of El Dia de Los Reyes (Three Kings' Day) and how it almost doesn't happen--until Raton Perez, a clever little mouse, saves the Holiday. Seasonal supplemental materials available upon request. Order forms available so parents can purchase additional books w/companion Read-Along/Move-Along CD for children to read again at home. Available: First week of January Only
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Native Americans believe that everything has a spirit, a kind of life of its own; the sun, the wind, the moon...and even the rocks. So sets the stage for The Growing Rock, a Native American tale that invokes the magic of the desert and its creatures. Children clap,sing and chant with Mamma Bluefeather, who has not yet taught her babies to fly; the Baby Bluebirds, who are trapped on the top of the Growing Rock because of jealous Crow; the Mountain Lion, the Rabbit and the Buzzard who try to help; and finally the Measuring Worm, who is a powerful Medicine Man.
The twist to this production: Robbi K & Friends select 7 -10 children from the audience to act out the story on stage, making every performance once in a lifetime experience. Robbi K and Friends! engage the help of the entire audience to resolve the story and bring the baby birds to safety. Adapted from Native American songs and rhythms, the musical trio adds a groovin' element to the story telling. The chanting audience contributes to the power and poignancy of The Growing Rock.
This program is suggested for grades PreK-3. Curriculum connections include multi-cultural studies, literature, character education, and drama. Growing Rock's art forms include music, drama, and storytelling. State standards addressed in the work are ELA and SS. The show runs approximately 45 minutes and maximum audience size is 150 students. The Growing Rock book is recommended for follow up in the classroom and home. Complimentary copy of the book or CD is included with booking for your school's library.
Benefits to students and teachers and State Standards:
- Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art: Students will respond critically to works in the arts, connecting the individual work to other works and to other aspects of human endeavor and thought.
- Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts: Students will develop an understanding of the personal and cultural forces that shape artistic communication and how the arts in turn shape the diverse cultures of past and present society.
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