STORIES FOR PRIMARY (AGES 5 TO 8)
The Traditional Stories and Songs of Chickadee and of the Thunderbird Chantal Chagnon
Chantal will share the traditional Chickadee story that comes from her Cree culture and the Anishinabe story of Thunderbird. Chantal will teach the story audience the songs that accompany each story.
The Traditional Story and Song of the Raven Chantal Chagnon
Chantal will share the traditional Cree story of Rainbow Raven. She will invite participants to join her in learning the traditional Raven Song. (Raven song comes from both Cherokee and Cree Indigenous traditions)
Fairy Tales Tried and True with Catherine Wright
A delightful mix of traditional fairy tales from Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland, and beyond, including some of Catherine’s own magical tales.
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night Rachel Dunstan Muller
Just enough chills to give your child happy goosebumps. But never fear: the brave kids at the center of these two stories get the last laugh!
Utsän Män – Old Woman Lake Louise Profeit-LeBlanc
Utsän Män – Old Woman Lake is a small lake, a lake of reeds. Old Woman Lake is a place of powerful medicine. For my poeople, the stories teach us about our land, the stories teach us how to behave in our land.
Tales Across the Ages Mariella Bertelli & Mela Pietropaolo
10-year-old Mela tells with her grandmother, Mariella, sharing stories and clapping rhymes In English, Italian and French. One of the stories is told with a crankie: the story is told and the story unrolls…
Whispers in the Trees June Brown
These myths, legends, and tales will stimulate the listeners’ wonder and appreciation for all that nature gives us. The stories show us that we must live in harmony with our environment especially the trees.
Animals Behaving Badly Bethany Ellis
Three stories that will answer the questions: What is a really, truly friend? How can someone small outwit someone big and furry and toothy? Why should you never trust a dancing rabbit?
Tales of Trickster Rabbit: Tales from the Motherland Jacqui Du Toit
My favourite trickster of all the four-legged creatures is that smart trickster- Rabbit! Come find out how Rabbit got his two LONG ears and find out how Trickster Rabbit saved the day one really, really hot summer.
Les aventures hivernales et astrales Lorraine Jeansonne
Aventures soupoudrées de magie et l’ingéniosité des animaux et des astres.
Contes traditionnels des anciens Cécile Boudreau Pagé
Le conte est une vitamine naturelle pour l’esprit et le corps! Un conteur avec un bon conte a le pouvoir de donner une vision du monde imaginaire en le transforment la réalité dans la vue d’un enfant. Venez vivre un instant merveilleux tout en restant bien assis, venez chercher la fantaisie de voyager dans un autre monde où il fait bon vivre!Le conte est une vitamine naturelle pour l’esprit et le corps.
The Origin of stories, and what followed Claude Garneau
How, you ask, did stories come into the world? Why it was a sheer necessity. Claude Garneau will share the earliest history of cave people and the life-saving value of stories. From Wolly Mammoths, he will story-journey with you as you meet story dragons and skunks!
Timoon m'a raconté l'histoire; d'Amélia et de Nitnit le Lutin Bernard Paquet
Une petite fille malade accompagne un vieux lutin a retourner à son pays magique pour retrouver sa santé et la jeunesse de son compagnon. Ils devront découvrir tous les énigmes pour trouver le chemin caché du royaume des lutins.
Playing with Folk Tales: Erica O'Reilly and Jacqui Du Toit
Erica shares a familiar tale with a new spin of Three Billys and a Goat. Jacqui brings to life “Jackle the Trickster”!
Tales ‘n Tunes About Tiny Critters: Janet LeRoy
Janet’s playful, gentle style engages toddlers and young children. A warm welcome and action song invites young listeners to join in. Rhymes encourage children to explore finger-play movements. Stories come alive with voice tones, playful interaction, and stuffed animals. Expect some giggles, song, surprise, intrigue, and wonder! Children who like to sit quietly will also enjoy this set.
Rhythm and Rhyme Time - A Move to the Farm: Heather Whaley
In this fun, highly musical storytelling session a city family gets comfortable living on their new farm - by singing with the animals!
Une course entre Mishken La Tortue et Amik Le Castor: Dolorès Contré
Qu’est-il arrivé à MISHKEN, La Tortue, qui voulait courser avec AMIK, Le Castor?
Fun Furry Friends: Janet LeRoy
Janet’s playful, gentle style encourages toddlers and young children to join in. A warm welcome and rhymes invite young listeners to explore finger-play movements. Songs with familiar tunes lead to stories. Meet a mouse who needs her friends to reach high in the sky. Expect giggles, surprise, intrigue, and wonder!
Geezhigokway, La Femme-Venue-du-Ciel: Dolorès Contré
Comment Geezhigokway, la femme-venue-du-ciel, refait la Terre après un déluge qui a tout détruit.