April 7-16, 2010

Malika, Queen of the Cats
by Nancy Aldrich

Sitti, a kind and generous old woman, helps a kitten and is rewarded with great wealth by Malika, Queen of the Cats. Her greedy and unpleasant neighbor also meets the Queen, and demands a gift but she is given wasps instead of gold. Kindness and generosity are the values taught in this folktale from Palestine, giving children a positive view of Middle Eastern culture. Adapted from the book, Sitti and the Cats by Sally Bahous.
Grades K-4
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FIELD TRIPS TO THE THEATRE
* Encourage the exploration of stories from other cultures.
* Demonstrate how stories can be creatively enhanced in their journey from story to stage.
* Stimulate creativity and imagination.

COST: $6 per person
SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.