GIFTED PACKET: THE LITTLE MERMAID by Hans Christian Andersen - This ever-popular classic is designed for young students of advanced reading ability usually enrolled in Gifted Programs. It is divided into four chapters to be performed by different casts of 8, totalling 32 parts. A Sound Effector uses cue cards to be echoed by the class audience for full vocal and physical participation. The teacher can introduce the project by serving as the initial Storyteller. Youngsters will enjoy getting acquainted with the rich original text and values undiluted by formulaic mass entertainment versions. Cast: 8 to 32 and class responses. Each of 4 sections: 15 min. $12.95.

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES by Hans Christian Andersen: Starter Packet for Pre-, Beginning and Emerging Readers - Young children love this story which shows a child seeing truth more clearly than adults. This popular favorite by one of the world’s great storytellers is arranged for pre- and beginning readers with the teacher as central narrator and full class participation, and in a more advanced version with the audience again fully involved. The packet features a series of games to prepare for each phase of the Readers Theatre experience. Casts: 8-8-9 with teacher and class. $11.95

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS and THE UGLY DUCKLING: Starter Packet for Pre-, Beginning and Emerging Readers - Two of the most popular folk tales are arranged for young readers in short short versions. Teacher serves as central narrator with full class participation. The packet features a series of games to prepare for each phase of the Readers Theatre experience. Casts: 4-3 with teacher and class. $11.95

HI-HOE THE GARDEN-O: Ecology Packet - A fun-filled script which introduces the basic elements of successful gardening. It is arranged so that the teacher has a central role, asking questions and disseminating factual information, while the students respond with lively, though pertinent, verse and song. Cast: 6 with teacher and class. $9.95

HOLIDAY HARVEST - The Holiday Harvester and twelve Holiday Helpers review the major celebrations of the year with two songs, eight poems, and a story. The class/ audience performs as Holiday Echoes, and the teacher speaks the narration when beginning readers are cast. An ideal 30-minute script for public performance on any festive occasion. Cast: 14 with teacher and class. $9.95

JINGLE JANGLE JINGLE: Kindergarten & Beginning Reader Packet including Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar (New York Times Ten Best List) - The first packet ever published for this level -- an innovative and practical approach to introduce pre-, beginning and emerging readers to Readers Theatre. Vocabulary recognition is established for numbers, days and foods. A progressive series of games prepare young children to read and perform various works of literature given in versions of increasing challenge. Teacher serves as central narrator with full class participation. ART MODELS: 23 original drawings by Donna Price for class reproduction. Casts: 6-6-4 with teacher and class. $10.95

THE MAGIC ANIMAL FAIR - This composite script combines traditional rhymes, poetry and simple wordplay woven around the popular folk song, The Animal Fair. With teacher as pivotal reader, it is simply arranged for total class participation. Cast: 4 with teacher and class. $8.95

MOTHER GOOSE MIX-UP, LITTLE RED HEN, and THE THREE LITTLE KITTENS -
Three sparkling beginning scripts that introduce the young reader to the charms of literature and Readers Theatre. Cast: 5-8 and class involvement. $9.95

THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURES OF RAGGEDY ANN & RAGGEDY ANDY: “Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson” and “The Rabbit Chase” by Johnny Gruelle - Your class will delight in the original stories about the rag dolls that have been loved by children for two centuries, though not described in print until 1918. Prologues about their real life history are provided as motivators. We have simplified the author’s texts for easier reading, and arranged the scripts to include the entire class in exciting action. Casts: 8 each with teacher and class. $11.95

THE PANCAKE and THE POOR OLD LADY - Two fun-filled scripts arranged in Staged Readers Theatre for total class participation providing opportunities for readers of varying achievement levels to work creatively together. Cast: 8, 9, & class. $7.95

PROLOGUE TO READERS THEATRE -- I - Introduction to RT for young children as performed at London and Honolulu Workshops. Uniquely valuable for total class involvement. Cast: 6 principals. $9.95

A SONG OF SEASONS - Mother Nature teaches the Twelve Months their jobs for the new year. A novel approach that gives factual information while presenting twelve poems through dramatized reading. The class/ audience performs as Season Helpers. Cast: 12 with teacher and class. $8.95

THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT and THE TALE OF BENJAMIN BUNNY by Beatrix Potter -
Two all-time favorite stories about the exciting adventures of Peter and his cousin Benjamin. Each is given in two versions. The first is for pre- and beginning readers with teacher as Storyteller. The second is for emerging readers using Readers Theatre staging. Full class participation for both. Innovative techniques are introduced for class exercise and for presentation to out-of-class audiences. Casts: Version 1, 8 with teacher and class; Version 2, 8 with class. $12.95

THE THREE BEARS and CHICKEN LITTLE - Two appealing, well-loved stories. The first is for emerging readers. The second is for more skilled readers. Cast: 6 & 8. $7.95

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF and THREE FRIENDS & THE FOX - Two traditional folk tales delightfully arranged for Staged Readers Theatre. Children enjoy the clever trickery employed to outwit the villains (a Troll, a Fox) in each of these exciting stories. Cast of 6. $9.95

THREE SHORT FAIRY TALES, Pre-, Beginning, & Emerging Readers Packet: Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood - This innovative packet is designed for very young readers. A progressive series of games prepares young children to perform familiar folk tales in Readers Theatre versions of increasing challenge. Teacher serves as central narrator with full class participation. In addition to revealing literature as theatre, the scripts teach vocabulary, spelling, composition and other basic information. Original art models by Donna Price are included for class reproduction. Casts: 5-4-5 with teacher and class. $12.95

THE THREE WISHES and THE THREE LITTLE PIGS - The first is a humorous story in which an old couple squander three valuable wishes. The second is presented in a comic new version. Cast: 5 & 6. $8.95


WE SPY IN THE SKY: Astronomy/Flying Packet - An exciting presentation that explores how we have tried to fly through the ages, and what we are dis-covering now in the sky. The entire class makes a space voyage, and learns about the major heavenly bodies. Literature and facts are combined in a fun-filled script with everyone participating. Cast: 8 with teacher and class. $9.95

YOU & ME! : Poetry Packet -
This packet is composed of three amusing lyrics, “The Duel” by Eugene Fields; “Two Little Kittens,” a traditional poem; and the game song “London Bridge” woven into a program that examines friendship and the meaning of human relationships. Various performance styles are combined to create enjoyable, full-class activity. Cast: 6 and class. $7.95