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Seasonal Storytellings

Diane's seasonal and environmental storytelling performances are dedicated to fostering an earth ethic at an early age. Their unique blend of folk and nature lore, mythology and contemporary insight stimulates the imagination and helps children to reconnect and rekindle their emotional ties to the natural world. A truly enjoyable way to celebrate the seasons.

Tailored for family audiences and for younger children up through the third grade.

Tall Fall Tales

Tall Fall Tales brings alive the autumn world of nature with original stories and songs sure to delight both young and old. In the hilarious tale Plenty of Nuts, young Beatrice Stowe cannot sit still in class. In the end, a lesson from a neighborhood squirrel helps her learn how to concentrate. Fall Fire, based on a Native American myth, tells how a brave little beaver painted the trees with autumn's fiery colors. Celebrate fall and New England with this enchanting seasonal performance.

Once Upon a Wintertime

Once Upon A Wintertime: Warm your hearts and your imaginations with this performance of tales from long ago. These stories of wintertime magic and fun are drawn from many cultures ranging from the lyrical Grimms tale of Snow White and Rose Red to tales of folksy New England escapades. Transform a winter's day or evening into a time of delight or select this program as a non-denominational way to celebrate the December holidays.

Welcome in the Spring

Welcome in the Spring! with the very best of spring folklore, nature tales and contemporary stories. We'll meet Kate in Kate's Acorn, who gets a special surprise when she helps to save the earthworms - in the end her first acorn grows into an oak! In Kite's Tale, two best friends create an unusual kite that wings us across the sky in a hilarious fantasy of kite strings, bird's nests and song. Welcome in the Spring is the perfect accompaniment to this joyful season.

Summer Escapades

Summer Escapades celebrates family fun with participatory stories chosen from Diane's best-loved family tales. Original fables, folktales and songs give us a look at exiting summertime adventures including the aquatic antics of a curious monkey who goes for a wild ride on the back of a shark! Summer Escapades is also available with Celtic harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain . Either way it's the perfect summertime treat.

Once Upon a Halloween

What would Halloween be without some spine tingling tales for the spookiest time of the year? Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event - complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises. All tales are appropriate for family audiences and contain a well-rounded blend of suspense and humor.