Fun

Travel with Walter into the future, a future much different than he ever imagined. This future is not filled with tiny airplanes parked on houses and jelly donut making machines, as he had imagined. Instead, the future Walter sees while traveling on his bed is filled with garbage and pollution. This life changing journey encourages Walter to make better choices and appreciate the beauty that surrounds him.

In this story we travel to China where we meet two brothers, one with a very long name and another with a very short name. When Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo falls into the well, he almost drowns because his brother can’t speak his long name quickly enough for help to arrive. This is why, as legend has it, families in China give their children short names.

In this story we travel to Moskva where we meet Babushka, a very talented egg painter. Babushka becomes friends with an injured goose she names Rechenka. Babushka and Rechenka live happily together. But then one day, an unlucky accident occurs and all of Babushka’s eggs are broken. The next morning, Babushka is surprised by a miracle. This tale of friendship and caring is sure to warm your heart.

Today we will travel to Africa as we hear the story of Nobiah and the well. Nobiah travels a long way to fetch water for his family. On his way home, Nobiah generously shares the precious water with thirsty animals he meets along his journey. When Nobiah reaches home, there is no water left for the garden. Nobiah’s mother is very angry and worries that the garden will turn to dry, bitter dust and the family will be without food to eat. Listen to the story to hear how Nobiah’s animal friends return to repay Nobiah for his kindness.

This is the story of Erandi and Mama who live in the hills of Mexico during the 1940s. Erandi’s family does not have much money and they desperately need a new fishing net. Erandi’s birthday is also quickly approaching. Mama decides she will sell her hair so they can purchase what they need. But, when they arrives at the barber shop, Mama learns her hair is not long enough to sell. What will they do? Listen to find out what happens in this heartwarming story.